[Ord. No. 62,
§ 1, 2-17-2004]
This article shall be known and cited as the Chesterfield Township
Uniform Traffic Code Ordinance.
[Ord. No. 62,
§ 1, 2-17-2004]
Pursuant to MCL 257.951 — 257.955 and MCL 42.15,
42.23 and 41.181 Chesterfield township does adopt by reference the
Uniform Traffic Code for Michigan Cities, Townships and Villages,
as promulgated by the Director of the Michigan Department of State
Police pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969, 1969
Public Act 306, as amended (MCL 24.201 et seq), and all future amendments
and revisions to the Uniform Traffic Code when they are promulgated
and effective.
References in the Uniform Traffic Code for Michigan Cities,
Townships and Villages to the term "governmental unit" shall mean
the township.
[Ord. No. 62,
§ 1, 2-17-2004]
The Michigan Vehicle Code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1 to 257.923,
and all future amendments and revisions to the Michigan Vehicle Code
when they are effective in this State are incorporated by reference.
All references in said Michigan Vehicle Code to "local authorities"
shall mean the Charter Township of Chesterfield.
[Ord. No. 62,
§ 1, 2-17-2004]
The penalties provided by the Uniform Traffic Code and Michigan
Vehicle Code adopted by reference are hereby adopted as the penalties
for violations of the corresponding provisions of this article, provided,
however, that the Charter Township of Chesterfield may not enforce
any provision of the Michigan Vehicle Code for which the maximum period
of imprisonment is greater than 93 days.
