The words used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in V.T.C.A., Transportation Code section 541.001 et seq.
(1967 Code, sec. 27-1; 2008 Code, sec. 70-1)
The purpose of the regulations prescribed by this chapter is to ensure to the people the maximum use and benefit of the public streets of the city and yet retain the maximum degree of safety to prevent injury to person and property.
(1967 Code, sec. 27-2; 2008 Code, sec. 70-2)
(a)
Any person who violates his written promise to appear, given to an officer upon an arrest for any traffic violation, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, regardless of the disposition of the charge on which he was originally arrested.
(b)
Any driver of a motor vehicle who unlawfully neglects to answer to the charges set forth in a written notice affixed to such motor vehicle by a police officer shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, regardless of the disposition of the charge for which the notice was originally given.
(1967 Code, sec. 27-21; 2008 Code, sec. 70-3)
Officers of the police department or such officers as are assigned by the chief of police are hereby authorized to direct all traffic by voice, hand or signal in conformance with this chapter and other traffic laws. In the event of fire or other emergency or to expedite traffic or to safeguard pedestrians, officers of the police department may direct traffic as conditions may require notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter and other traffic laws.
(1967 Code, sec. 27-3; 2008 Code, sec. 70-4)
Officers of the fire department, when at the scene of a fire, may direct or assist the police in directing traffic thereat or in the immediate vicinity.
(1967 Code, sec. 27-4; 2008 Code, sec. 70-5)
No person shall board or alight from any vehicle while such vehicle is in motion.
(1967 Code, sec. 27-13; 2008 Code, sec. 70-6)
No person upon roller skates or in-line skates or riding in or by means of any coaster, skateboard, toy vehicle or similar device shall go upon any roadway, except while crossing a street on a crosswalk, and, when so crossing, such person shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to pedestrians.
(1967 Code, sec. 27-15; 2008 Code, sec. 70-7)
It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a city employee, to remove or damage any barriers erected under the direction of the chief of police or street superintendent either closing a street or for the purpose of warning traffic of an obstruction in the street.
(1967 Code, sec. 27-18; 2008 Code, sec. 70-8)
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 2020 Code)