This article and the provisions of the Uniform Traffic Code and state laws adopted by reference herein shall be collectively known and may be cited as the "New Buffalo Township Traffic Code Ordinance."
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Board of the Township of New Buffalo as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 5-19-2014 by Ord. No. 20140521]
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 306 of 1969, as amended (MCLA § 24.201 et seq.) and made effective October 30, 2002, is hereby adopted by reference. All references in said Uniform Traffic Code to a "governmental unit" shall mean the Township of New Buffalo.
The following provisions of the Michigan Vehicle Code, Public Act 300 of 1949, as amended (MCLA § 257.1 et seq.) are hereby adopted by reference:
A.
Chapter I (Words and Phrases Defined): MCLA §§ 257.1 to 257.82.
B.
Chapter II (Administration, Registration): MCLA §§ 257.225, 257.228, 257.243, 257.244, 257.255, and 257.256.
C.
Chapter III (Operator's and Chauffeur's License): MCLA §§ 257.310e, 257.311, 257.312a, 257.324, 257.325, 257.326, and 257.328.
D.
Chapter VI (Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws): MCLA §§ 257.601 to 257.601b, 257.602, 257.606, 257.611 to 257.616, 257.617a to 257.622, 257.624a to 257.624b, 257.625 (except felony provisions), 257.625a, 257.625m, 257.626 to 257.626b, 257.627 to 257.627b, 257.629b, 257.631 to 257.632, 257.634 to 257.645, 257.647 to 257.655, 257.656 to 257.662, 257.667 to 257.675d, 257.676 to 257.682b, 257.683 to 257.710e, and 257.716 to 257.724.
E.
Chapter VIII (License Offenses): MCLA §§ 257.904 to 257.904a, 257.904e, and 257.905.
The following provisions of state law are hereby adopted by reference:
A.
Section 3102 of the Michigan Insurance Code of 1956, Public Act 218 of 1956, as amended, pertaining to required insurance (MCLA § 500.3102).
The penalties provided by the Uniform Traffic Code and the provisions of the state laws hereinabove adopted by reference are hereby adopted as the penalties for violations of the corresponding provisions of this article.
If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision of this article or the Uniform Traffic Code or a statutory provision adopted by reference herein to be unenforceable, in whole or in part, such declaration shall only affect the provision held to be unenforceable and shall not affect any other part or provision, provided that if a court of competent jurisdiction declares a penalty provision to exceed the authority of the Township, the penalty shall be construed as the maximum penalty that is determined by the court to be within the authority of the Township to impose.