(a) 
The village has been granted the authority to regulate traffic on the private roads contained within the village through the authority granted under the Texas Transportation Code, subchapter A, chapter 542, section 542.008. Accordingly, traffic on all roads is regulated by the village through the village police department, which is expressly granted the authority to enforce the following provisions.
(b) 
Drivers using the roads within the boundaries of the village are specifically advised that all general traffic rules and laws, “Rules of the Roads,” enforceable by the state or a political subdivision of the state are enforceable within the village by any appropriate law enforcement official. Statutory authority to place, maintain and enforce necessary traffic-control devices is granted under chapter 544, Texas Transportation Code.
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Authorized emergency vehicle.
A law enforcement, fire or ambulance vehicle when engaged in delivery of emergency services.
Hands free device.
A speakerphone capability or telephone attachment or other piece of equipment regardless of whether the equipment is permanently installed in the vehicle that allows the use of a wireless communication device for oral communication without use of either of the vehicle operator’s hands.
Public utility service vehicle.
A vehicle engaged in providing electric, gas, cable or telephone service.
Wireless communication device.
A device that uses a commercial mobile service as defined by 47 U.S.C. section 332.
All other words and regulations are intended to be interpreted with their commonly used meanings and definitions in accordance with those definitions contained in the Transportation Code of the state.
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Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a class “C” misdemeanor, and any such violation shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed the maximum allowed under state law.
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All traffic rules and laws enforceable by the state or an authorized political subdivision of the state are hereby adopted and enacted for the roads within the village. Drivers are advised to operate vehicles in full compliance with all state laws and regulations and the specific regulations contained in this chapter.
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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 village 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 village 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 village being consistent with the manual and specifications, state law and this section shall be official traffic-control devices.
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Ordinances ordering the placement of traffic-control signs, signals and devices at designated locations, such as stop signs and yield signs, 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.
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