A person commits the offense of unlawful transfer on a highway
or street if the person:
A.
While
a driver or passenger in a vehicle on a highway, right-of-way, road
or street within the boundaries of the City of Warrenton, gives or
relinquishes possession or control of, or allows another person in
the vehicle to give or relinquish possession or control of, any item
to a pedestrian; or
B.
While
a pedestrian, accepts, receives, or retains possession or control
of any item from a driver or passenger in a vehicle on a highway,
right-of-way, road or street within the boundaries of the City of
Warrenton.
(Ord. 1263 § 14, 2023)
The prohibitions of this chapter do not apply:
A.
If
the vehicle is legally parked during a law enforcement stop or action,
or located on or off the right-of-way or during a law enforcement
stop or action; or
B.
If
the vehicle is parked due to an emergency situation beyond the driver's
reasonable control; or
C.
To
persons participating in a "pedestrian activity," as defined in OAR
734 Division 58, for which a permit has been issued by the Oregon
Department of Transportation, so long as all terms of such permit
are being met.
(Ord. 1263 § 14, 2023)
Any person found violating this chapter shall be guilty of committing
a traffic violation punishable by a fine not to exceed $100.00 per
occurrence.
(Ord. 1263 § 14, 2023)
