Any violations of the provisions of this chapter shall be unlawful acts and offenses, and any person who shall commit such unlawful acts or offenses shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, on conviction thereof, be fined in accordance with the general penalty provision set forth in section 1.01.009 of this code.
(1977 Code, sec. 15-9; 2004 Code, sec. 12.209)
All traffic-control devices including signs, signals and markings (pavement and/or curb) installed or used for the purpose of directing and controlling traffic within the city shall conform with the manual and specifications adopted by the state transportation commission as provided in V.T.C.A., Transportation Code, section 544.001. All signs, signals and markings erected or used by the city must conform to the manual and specifications adopted under V.T.C.A., Transportation Code, section 544.001. All existing traffic-control devices and those erected in the future by the city being consistent with the manual and specifications, state law and this section shall be official traffic-control devices.
(Ordinance adopting 2016 Code)
Ordinances ordering the placement of traffic-control signs, signals and devices at designated locations are not included in this code, but such ordinances are on file in the city secretary’s office. Ordinances ordering the placement of traffic-control signs, signals and devices at designated locations are specifically saved from repeal upon adoption of the Code of Ordinances.
(Ordinance adopting 2016 Code)