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6-1-1: - TRAFFIC CODE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE:#
Except insofar as the application thereof is clearly impractical or inappropriate, in view of the context of purposes or penalty as provided, all of the definitions, requirements, regulations, prohibitions, provisions and sections of the Utah traffic code (title 41), as amended, are hereby adopted by the city. Any and all violations thereof shall be considered violations of this chapter and each such violation shall subject the violator thereof to penalty provisions under this chapter if proceeded hereunder.
(1985 Code § 12-1-1; amd. 2001 Code)
6-1-2: - MOTOR VEHICLE DEFINED:#
The words "motor vehicle", as used in this title, shall be defined as every self-propelled device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported.
(1985 Code § 12-1-6)
6-1-3: - DRIVING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS:#
A.
Approving Authority: The approving authority shall be invested in city administration and staff for any changes to Riverdale City traffic regulations and shall be consistent with the state traffic code referenced in this code.
B.
Proper Lookout Required: No person shall drive a motor vehicle within the corporate limits of the city in such manner as to endanger life or property by failing to keep a safe and proper lookout for other traffic, objects or persons.
C.
Reasonable Care Required When Driving: It shall be unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle without the care and caution of a reasonable, prudent person under the circumstances then and there existing, or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property.
D.
Use of Compression Release Engine Braking Systems or "Jake Brakes" Restricted: It is unlawful for any person to use, operate or engage any compression release engine braking system within the city which is designed to slow the speed of a vehicle by turning the engine into an air compressor (commonly referred to as a Jacobs brake, jake brake, engine brake or compression brake). The use of such devices is allowed in emergency situations or when the operator of the vehicle needs it for safe operation. Firetrucks and other emergency vehicles shall be exempt from the prohibitions of this subsection.
E.
Penalty: Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of an infraction; and upon conviction, such person shall be punished as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code.
(Ord. 804, 4-3-2012; Ord. No. 1006, § 1, 4-21-2026)
6-1-4: - PENALTY:#
Any person violating any provision of this title, unless otherwise specifically designated, shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code.
(1985 Code § 12-1-7; amd. 2001 Code)