[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Board of the Township of Denton
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 5-5-1971 by Ord. No. 32]
The Michigan Vehicle Code, 1949 PA 300, MCLA §§ 257.1
to 257.923, and all future amendments and revisions to the Michigan Vehicle
Code when they are adopted and effective in this state are adopted by reference.
Provisions of the Michigan Vehicle Code, 1949 PA 300, MCLA §§ 257.1
to 257.923, and all future amendments and revisions to the Michigan Vehicle
Code when they are adopted and effective in this state shall be codified to
the Code of the Township of Denton according to the section number assigned
each such section by the Michigan Compiled Laws. By way of example, Section
1 of the Michigan Vehicle Code would be adopted by reference as Chapter x,
sec. of the Code of the Township of Denton, and so forth. The term "local
authorities" as used in the Michigan Vehicle Code shall mean the Township
of Denton with respect to provisions of the Michigan Vehicle Code enforced
as an ordinance of the Township of Denton.
Provisions of the Michigan Vehicle Code for which the maximum period
of imprisonment is greater than 93 days shall not be enforced as an ordinance
of the Township of Denton.
The Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages as promulgated
by the Director of the Michigan Department of State Police and made effective
October 30, 2002, and all future amendments and revisions to the Uniform Traffic
Code when they are promulgated and effective in this state are incorporated
and adopted by reference.
Provisions of the Uniform Traffic Code and all future amendments to
the Uniform Traffic Code when they are promulgated and effective in this state
shall be codified to the Code of the Township of Denton according to the rule
number assigned each such rule of the Uniform Traffic Code. The term "governmental
unit" as used in the Uniform Traffic Code shall mean the Township of Denton.
[Adopted 12-7-1983 by Ord. No. 44]
The Denton Township Board does hereby designate the Denton Township
Chief of Police as its duly authorized representative for the purpose of regulating
pedestrian traffic and the operation, parking without fees and the speed of
motor vehicles upon the property of the Houghton Lake Community Schools located
within the Township of Denton. Pursuant to the authority hereby granted, the
Denton Township Chief of Police shall have the powers and the authority hereinafter
enumerated, and the Denton Township Police Department and its duly appointed
officers shall have the power to enforce the rules and regulations enacted
by the said Denton Township Chief of Police in accordance with the powers
and authority herein conferred.
The powers and authority of the Denton Township Chief of Police shall
include the authority to:
A.
Order stop signs, yield signs or other traffic control
devices erected at specified locations on or leading into or from property
of the Houghton Lake Community Schools.
B.
Regulate the operation and parking of vehicles within
or on the property of the Houghton Lake Community Schools, including, without
limitation, the regulation of traffic flow and the establishment of speed
limits, parking and nonparking areas, one-way roads, and other reasonable
rules with respect to traffic and parking as local conditions may require
for the safety and convenience of the public.
C.
Provide for the removal and storage of vehicles parked
or abandoned in violation of the rules and regulations promulgated in accordance
with this article and to provide for the payment of reasonable charges for
such removal and storage by the owner or operator of any such vehicle.
D.
Regulate pedestrian flow and travel on and about the
property of the Houghton Lake Community Schools.
Enforcement of the rules and regulations established by the Denton Township
Chief of Police in accordance with this article may be made by any law enforcement
officer having jurisdiction in Denton Township in the same manner as other
traffic ordinances in Denton Township.
Violations of the rules and regulations established in accordance with
this article shall be as provided in the Uniform Traffic Code.
