A. 
No person may operate a motor vehicle within the Reservation in violation of any traffic regulation provision of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code, MCLA § 257.1 et seq.
B. 
All provisions of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code relating to the rules of the road, including without limitation MCLA §§ 257.601 through 257.682b, are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
C. 
Additional regulations. The Police Department is hereby authorized to promulgate, and present to the Tribal Council for approval, such additional regulations as may be needed to regulate the operation of motor vehicles within the Reservation to protect the public, including speed limits, parking regulations, and other traffic regulations for all public roads, access roads and parking areas within the jurisdiction of the Tribe. No person may operate a motor vehicle within the Tribe's Reservation in violation of any such regulation.
D. 
The Police Department is hereby authorized to enter emergency orders prohibiting traffic or parking on any street or road or portion thereof within the Tribe's Reservation when conditions so require. The Police Department shall give such notice of any emergency order as is reasonable under the circumstance. A violation of any emergency order entered pursuant to this subsection shall be a civil infraction punishable by a civil fine.
E. 
If necessary for the removal of snow or the safety of the public, the Police Department may order a motor vehicle parked in violation of any traffic or parking regulation prescribed by this chapter, or an emergency order entered pursuant to Subsection D, to be removed and stored at the owner's expense.
A. 
No person may operate a motor vehicle within the Reservation in violation of the vehicle equipment provisions of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code, MCLA § 257.1 et seq.
B. 
All provisions of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code related to the equipment of vehicles, including without limitation MCLA §§ 257.683 through 257.715a, are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
C. 
No person may operate a motor vehicle within the Reservation in violation of any such regulation. A violation of such a regulation shall constitute a civil infraction.
A. 
No person may operate a motor vehicle within the Reservation in violation of the vehicle size, weight and load provisions contained in the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code, MCLA § 257.1 et seq.
B. 
All provisions of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code related to size, weight and load restrictions on motor vehicles, including without limitation MCLA §§ 257.716 through 257.750, are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
C. 
The Police Department is hereby authorized to set and post size, weight and load restrictions on tribally maintained roads within the Reservation. Regulations establishing such restrictions shall be presented to the Tribal Council for approval.
D. 
No person may operate a motor vehicle within the Reservation in violation of any such regulation. A violation of such a regulation shall constitute a civil infraction.
A. 
Offenses. No person shall park a vehicle, except if necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the law or the directions of an officer or traffic-control device, in any of the following places:
(1) 
On a sidewalk.
(2) 
In front of a public or private driveway blocking entry or exit from said driveway.
(3) 
Within an intersection.
(4) 
Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
(5) 
On a crosswalk.
(6) 
Within 20 feet of a crosswalk, or if there is not a crosswalk, then within 15 feet of the intersection of property lines at an intersection of highways.
(7) 
In a parking space clearly identified by an official sign as being reserved for use by persons with disabilities which is on public property or private property available for public use, unless the person is a person with disabilities as defined in Article II[1] or unless the person is parking the vehicle for the benefit of a person with disabilities. In order for the vehicle to be parked in the parking space, the vehicle shall display one of the following:
(a) 
A certificate of identification or windshield placard issued under MCLA § 257.675 to a person with disabilities.
(b) 
A special registration plate issued pursuant to MCLA § 257.803d to a person with disabilities.
(c) 
A similar special certificate of identification or windshield placard issued by the Tribe to a person with disabilities.
(d) 
A similar registration plate issued by the Tribe to a person with disabilities.
(e) 
A special registration plate to which a person with disabilities tab is attached issued under the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code.
[1]
Editor's Note: See MCLA § 257.19a.
(8) 
In a fire lane or area marked for ingress and egress by emergency vehicles.
(9) 
Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to a fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to a fire station within 75 feet of the entrance if properly marked by an official sign.
(10) 
Alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction, if the stopping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic.
(11) 
On the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a roadway.
(12) 
At a place where an official sign prohibits stopping or parking.
(13) 
In a place or in a manner which blocks or hampers the immediate use of an immediate egress from an emergency exit or fire escape conspicuously marked as an emergency exit or fire escape from a building.
(14) 
Within 500 feet of a fire when emergency service vehicles or personnel are present. However, volunteer firefighters responding to the fire may park within 500 feet of the fire in a manner not to interfere with emergency services personnel at the scene. A vehicle parked legally previous to the fire is exempted from this subsection.
(15) 
In violation of an official sign restricting the period of time for, or manner of, parking.
(16) 
On a street or highway in such a way as to obstruct the delivery of mail to a rural mailbox by a carrier of the United States Postal Service.
(17) 
Outside the boundaries of lines so designated for parking within parking lots or otherwise.
B. 
Removal of illegally parked vehicle. Whenever an officer finds a vehicle in violation of this section, such officer is authorized to remove such vehicle, or require the driver or other person in charge of the vehicle to move the same to a position deemed to be legal parking. Any costs associated with removal of such a vehicle shall be the responsibility of the driver, owner or lessee of the vehicle as may be determined to be applicable by the Tribal Court.
C. 
Penalty. A violation of any provision of this section shall constitute a civil infraction punishable by a civil fine in accordance with the Fine Schedule adopted by the Tribal Council.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Refer to Addendum 1, Schedule of Fines and Fees, which is included as an attachment to this chapter.
A. 
No person shall operate an off-road recreation vehicle within the Reservation in violation of any provision of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, MCLA § 324.81101 et seq.
B. 
All provisions of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, MCLA §§ 324.81101 through 324.81150, are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
C. 
The Police Department is hereby authorized to establish and post regulations governing the operation of off-road recreation vehicles within the Reservation. Regulations established by the Police Department shall be presented to the Tribal Council for approval.
D. 
No person may operate an off-road recreation vehicle within the Reservation in violation of any such regulation. Such violations constitute civil infractions punishable by a civil fine.
A. 
No person shall operate a snowmobile within the Reservation in violation of any provisions of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, MCLA § 324.82101 et seq.
B. 
All provisions of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, relating to the ownership and operation of snowmobiles, including without limitation MCLA §§ 324.82101 through 324.82159, are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
C. 
The Police Department is hereby authorized to establish and post regulations governing the operation of snowmobiles within the Reservation. Regulations established by the Police Department shall be presented to the Tribal Council for approval.
D. 
No person may operate a snowmobile within the Reservation in violation of any such regulation. Such violations shall constitute civil infractions punishable by a civil fine.
E. 
No person shall operate a snowmobile within the Reservation unless each person aboard the snowmobile is wearing a protective helmet. A violation of this subsection shall be a civil infraction punishable by a civil fine of not to exceed $150.
Whenever any provision of state law is incorporated herein by reference, such incorporation is not intended to be limited to the law incorporated in effect upon the effective date of this chapter, but shall include all future amendments and additions to such law as may from time to time thereafter be made.
A. 
Jurisdiction is hereby conferred upon the Tribal Court over prosecutions for criminal violations and civil infractions of this chapter.
B. 
Violations of this chapter which constitute a crime under the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code, MCLA § 257.1 et seq., shall be treated in the following manner for purposes of this chapter:
(1) 
Such violations shall constitute criminal violations of this chapter if committed by a member, any other Indian, or any other person to the extent that such jurisdiction is permitted by federal law.
(2) 
Such violations shall constitute civil infractions of this chapter if committed by any person over whom the Tribe is not permitted by federal law to exercise criminal jurisdiction. Such violations shall be punishable by a civil fine as provided in Subsection C. No imprisonment or other penal discipline shall be imposed by such civil infractions.
C. 
Violations of this chapter which constitute civil infractions under the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code, MCLA § 257.1 et seq., or which are treated as civil infractions under Subsection B(2), or which are denominated as civil infractions by this chapter, shall constitute civil infractions of this chapter punishable by a civil fine which is the lesser of:
(1) 
The amount specifically provided for the offense in this chapter; or
(2) 
The amount specifically provided for the offense in a Civil Penalty Schedule approved by the Tribal Council; or
(3) 
The maximum fine or other penalty which may be imposed for violation of the cognate provision of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code.
D. 
Notice of any conviction under this chapter shall be sent by the Administrator of the Tribal Court to the Michigan Secretary of State when applicable pursuant to the laws of the State of Michigan or any agreement between the Tribe and the State of Michigan or the Michigan Secretary of State.
E. 
Proceedings for criminal violations of this chapter shall be governed by Chapter 8.8, Criminal Procedures, of the Tribal Code.
F. 
Proceedings involving civil infractions of this chapter may be instituted by the issuance of a Tribal uniform traffic citation issued by a duly authorized peace officer citing a provision of tribal law or state law incorporated by reference into this chapter.
A. 
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by all tribal law enforcement officers. In addition, every officer empowered by the State of Michigan to issue uniform traffic citations for violation of Michigan traffic laws is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter and issue citations to Tribal Court.
B. 
In addition to the civil or criminal penalties authorized by this chapter, the Tribal Court may also suspend or revoke driving privileges within the Reservation in accordance with the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code, MCLA § 257.1 et seq.
C. 
In addition to any penalty imposed by the Tribal Court, the Court upon conviction shall order payment of Court fees and costs in the amount of determined by the Tribal Court.