[Ord. No. MV-02, 5-9-2002]
(a)
Adopted. The Michigan vehicle code, Public Act No. 300 of 1949 (MCL
257.1 et seq.), is hereby adopted in full by reference except as modified
in this article.
(b)
References in code. References in the Michigan vehicle code to "local
authorities," to "government" or to "governmental unit" means Park
Township, Ottawa County, Michigan.
(c)
Penalties and enforcement.
(1)
Misdemeanor. Any provision of the Michigan vehicle code which describes
an act, omission, or condition which is declared to be a criminal
offense shall be processed as a misdemeanor. Unless some other penalty
is expressly provided for by the Michigan vehicle code, any person
found guilty of a misdemeanor under this article shall be subject
to the imposition of a sentence which includes a fine of not more
than $500, or imprisonment in the county jail for a maximum period
of 93 days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
(2)
Civil infraction. Any provision of the Michigan vehicle code which
describes an act, omission, or condition which is declared to be a
civil infraction, shall be processed as a civil infraction as provided
for under state law. Any person found responsible for a civil infraction
may be ordered by the judge or magistrate to pay a civil fine and
costs as well as such additional penalties as are provided for by
state law.
(3)
Costs. When any person is found guilty of a criminal violation or
responsible for a civil infraction pursuant to this article, the judge
or magistrate shall summarily determine and tax the costs of the action
which shall include all expenses, direct and indirect, to which the
Township has incurred relative to the violation or infraction up to
the entry of judgment.
[Ord. No. UT-02, 2-13-2003]
(a)
Adopted. The Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages
as promulgated by the director of the Michigan Department of State
Police, pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969, Public
Act No. 306 of 1969 (MCL 24.201 et seq.) and made effective October
30, 2002, is incorporated and adopted by reference.
(b)
References and code. References in the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities,
Townships, and Villages to a "governmental unit" means the Park Township,
Ottawa County, Michigan.
(c)
Penalties. The penalties provided by the Uniform Traffic Code for
Cities, Townships, and Villages are hereby adopted by reference.
