(a)
The provisions of Texas Transportation Code chapter 541 et seq.,
as amended, are hereby adopted by the city by reference as if fully
set forth herein.
(1976 Code, secs. 31-1, 31-2(b); 1998 Code, secs. 126-1, 126-2(b); 2013 Code, sec.
56-1)
No person upon roller skates or riding in or by means of any
coaster, skateboard, toy vehicle, whether motorized or not, or other
similar device shall go upon any roadway except while crossing a street
on a crosswalk. When so crossing, such person shall be granted all
the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to
pedestrians. This provision shall not apply upon any street while
set aside as a play street.
(1976 Code, sec. 31-3; 1998 Code,
sec. 126-3; 2013 Code, sec. 56-2)
It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a city employee,
to remove or damage any barriers, either closing a street or for the
purpose of warning traffic of an obstruction in the street, erected
under the direction of the chief of police or street superintendent.
(1976 Code, sec. 31-4; 1998 Code,
sec. 126-4; 2013 Code, sec. 56-3)
Under unusual conditions the chief of police may appoint temporary
traffic-control officers until such unusual conditions cease to exist.
These temporary officers shall have the same authority as regular
officers of the police department unless they are specifically limited
by the chief of police.
(1976 Code, sec. 31-5; 1998 Code,
sec. 126-5; 2013 Code, sec. 56-4)
The person in charge of any garage or repair shop to which is
brought any motor vehicle which shows evidence of having been involved
in an accident of which report must be made as provided by state law,
or struck by any bullet, shall report to the police department within
24 hours after such motor vehicle is received, giving the engine number,
the registration number and the name and address of the owner or operator
of such vehicle.
(1976 Code, sec. 31-6; 1998 Code,
sec. 126-6; 2013 Code, sec. 56-5)
