Earlier editions: 2026-07
Westminster Municipal Code Ch. 6.16 Penalty
Westminster Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Westminster
Cite as: Westminster Municipal Code Chapter 6.16 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 6.16.010. State vehicle laws—Enforcement when.¶
The animal control officers of the police department are authorized to enforce the following sections, or successor provisions, of the California Vehicle Code only as they apply to the use of animals as a mode of transportation:
| 21050 | Traffic Laws Applying to Persons Riding or Driving Animals |
|---|---|
| 21113 | Animals on Public Grounds |
| 21805(c) | Responsible to Use Due Care on Public Streets |
| 21453.A | Obeying Stop Signs |
| 21650 | Staying to the Right-Hand Side of Road |
| 21651 | Staying on Right-Hand Side of Road for Divided Road |
| 21802.A | Approaching Intersections |
| 21663 | Driving (Riding) on Sidewalk |
| 22451 | Stopping for Train Signals |
(Ord. 2362 § 26, 2003; Ord. 2553 § 1, 2018)
§ 6.16.020. Nuisance—Abatement.¶
Continuing violation of this title is declared to be a public nuisance, and may be abated as provided by law.
(Prior code § 4643; Ord. 2553 § 1, 2018)
§ 6.16.030. Citation—Issuance.¶
Any person violating any provision of this title shall be issued a citation by the animal control officer. Such citation may be issued upon information and belief after approval of the chief of police.
(Prior code § 4639; Ord. 2016 § 2, 1985; Ord. 2553 § 1, 2018)
§ 6.16.040. Violation—Penalty.¶
Any person violating any of the provisions of this title is guilty of an infraction, unless another penalty is provided for in this title, and shall be so charged.
Any person convicted of an infraction for violation of any provisions of this title shall be punished in accordance with Section 1.12.010, unless other fines are prescribed in this title.
(Prior code § 4641; Ord. 2016 § 3, 1985; Ord. 2166 § 2, 1992; Ord. 2553 § 1, 2018)
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