Rolling Hills Municipal Code Ch. 10.68 Vehicle Equipment

It is unlawful to operate any vehicle or combination of vehicles which is in an unsafe condition, which is not equipped as required by this title or the California Vehicle Code, or which is not safely loaded.

(Ord. 261 § 1(part), 1996: Ord. 116 § 24001, 1973).

A. If, after an arrest, accident investigation, or other law enforcement action, it appears that a violation has occurred involving a registration, license or mechanical requirement of this code, and none of the disqualifying conditions set forth in subsection B of this section exist and the investigating officer decides to take enforcement action, the officer shall prepare, in triplicate, and the violator shall sign, a written notice containing the violator's promise to correct the alleged violation and to deliver proof of correction of the violation to the issuing agency.

B. Pursuant to subsection A of this section, a notice to correct violation shall be issued as provided in this section or a notice to appear shall be issued unless the officer finds any of the following:

1. Evidence of fraud or persistent neglect;

2. The violation presents an immediate safety hazard;

3. The violator does not agree to, or cannot, promptly correct the violation.

C. If any of the conditions set forth in subsection B of this section exist, the procedures specified in this section are inapplicable, and the officer may take other appropriate enforcement action.

D. Except as otherwise provided in subsection A of this section, the notice to correct violation shall be on a form approved by the Judicial Council and, in addition to the owner's or operator's address and identifying information, shall contain an estimate of the reasonable time required for correction and proof of correction of the particular defect, not to exceed thirty days.

(Ord. 261 § 1(part), 1996: Ord. 116 § 24002, 1973).

It is unlawful for the owner, or any other person, to request, cause, permit, employ or direct any person to operate a motor vehicle upon a road in any manner contrary to the provisions and requirements of this title.

(Ord. 261 § 1(part), 1996: Ord. 116 § 24003, 1973).