Earlier editions: 2026-07
Chapter 18 — Community Services Department›Article 4 — USE AND CONDUCT
Escondido Municipal Code Div. 3 Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Escondido Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Escondido
Cite as: Escondido Municipal Code Division 3 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 18-126. Enforcement.¶
The traffic officers and public works employees of the city are hereby authorized and instructed to direct traffic whenever and wherever needed in the recreational areas, public schools and on the highways, streets or roads immediately adjacent thereto in accordance with the provisions of these regulations.
(Ord. No. 2000-32, § 1, 10-18-00)
§ 18-127. Compliance with state, local regulations required.¶
No person shall fail to comply with all applicable provisions of the state motor vehicle traffic laws and city ordinances in regard to equipment and operation of vehicles.
(Ord. No. 2000-32, § 1, 10-18-00)
§ 18-128. Observance of signs required.¶
No person shall fail to observe all traffic signs indicating speed, direction, caution, stopping or parking, and all others posted for proper control and to safeguard life and property.
(Ord. No. 2000-32, § 1, 10-18-00)
§ 18-129. Operation restricted.¶
No person shall drive any vehicle on any recreational area except the paved park roads or parking areas, or other such areas as may on occasion be specifically designated as temporary parking areas by the community services director, public works director or responsible school district representative when school property is at issue.
(Ord. No. 2000-32, § 1, 10-18-00)
§ 18-130. Speed of vehicles.¶
No person shall ride or drive a vehicle at a rate of speed exceeding the posted speed limit.
(Ord. No. 2000-32, § 1, 10-18-00)
§ 18-131. Parking.¶
No person shall:
(1) Park a vehicle in other than an established or designated area, and such use shall be in accordance with the posted directions and with the instructions of any attendant;
(2) Park on a road or driveway at any time except in case of emergencies or on proper direction;
(3) Fail to immediately notify an attendant of an emergency in the nature of a breakdown requiring the assistance of a tow truck, mechanic or other person;
(4) Double-park any vehicle on any road or parkway unless directed by a public works, community services, school district, or police department official.
(Ord. No. 2000-32, § 1, 10-18-00)
§ 18-132. through § 18-141. (Reserved)
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