(a) 
Prohibition.
(1) 
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any motor vehicle to engage in an exhibition of acceleration.
(2) 
As used herein, the term “exhibition of acceleration” includes either:
(A) 
Proceeding from a stopped position at a rate of acceleration that constitutes an unreasonable risk that the operator could lose control of the vehicle;
(B) 
While a motor vehicle is in motion, suddenly accelerating at a rate that could cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle; or
(C) 
While the motor vehicle is not in motion and the operator causes any or all of the wheels to rotate in a manner that would cause the tires to spin that could cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle.
(b) 
Exceptions.
If the operator is participating in a drag race or a contest of speed or acceleration to compete with time or another vehicle, it will be included under section 545.420 of the Transportation Code and not included in this section.
(c) 
Penalty.
Any person found in violation of any provision of this section shall, upon conviction, be fined in the amount in accordance with the general penalty provided in section 1.01.009 of this code plus court costs for each event.
(Ordinance 04-10-2006B adopted 4/17/06; Ordinance adopting 2018 Code)
It shall be unlawful for any person driving or in charge of a motor or other vehicle to make any U-turn on Avenue C (Main Street) at the intersection of either Third, Fourth, of Fifth Street in the city. A U-turn is one that will reverse the direction of travel on the street where made.
(1987 Code, ch. 9, sec. 5)