Wildomar Municipal Code Ch. 10.32 Miscellaneous Traffic Regulations

A. Pursuant to Section 21657 of the California Vehicle Code, one-way streets requiring that vehicular traffic shall proceed in one direction at all or such times as shall be indicated by official traffic control devices, may be established by the City Council upon City streets.

B. The Transportation Director shall, on the streets so designated, place and maintain appropriate signs and other traffic markings at all intersections of roads so provided necessary to give notice of the one-way direction. No such regulation shall be effective until signs or markings are in place.

C. Any person, who violates the provisions of subsection A of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00 or by imprisonment not exceeding five days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. 18 § 2, 2008, RCC § 10.32.010)

A. The Road Commissioner is authorized to place and maintain on City streets where winter snow conditions are a traffic hazard signs bearing appropriate words to require the use of tire chains on all motor vehicles using such streets when snow or ice conditions constitute a hazard. Such signs may be removable or adjustable so as to be readily placed in use and made visible when conditions require, and to be covered or otherwise not in view when not required.

B. The Road Commissioner and his or her employees, the Chief of Police and his or her deputies, and any officer of the California Highway Patrol are authorized to place such signs in use when snow or ice conditions on such streets are such as in their judgment as to constitute a traffic hazard, and to remove or withdraw such signs when no longer needed.

C. When such a sign has been placed in use and there is snow or ice on such street, every motor vehicle using such street shall be equipped with tire chains installed on at least two drive wheels, or snow-tread tires if permitted by law.

(Ord. 18 § 2, 2008, RCC § 10.32.020)

A. Pursuant to Section 21109 of the Vehicle Code, the City Council may, by resolution, adopt rules and regulations, regulating vehicular and pedestrian traffic in subways, tubes, tunnels, bridges and viaducts in the City.

B. No rules and regulations adopted by resolution pursuant to this section shall be effective until:

1. Appropriate signs have been posted giving notice to drivers and pedestrians approaching the structures;

2. Approved in writing by the Department of Transportation, if the resolution affects a state highway.

C. It is unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter, whether adopted in this chapter or by resolution; provided, however, the provisions do not apply to persons engaged in the performance of official duties or to vehicular travel authorized by a resolution of the Council.

D. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any of the provisions of a resolution adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not exceeding $1,000.00 or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. 18 § 2, 2008, RCC § 10.32.040)