Twin Falls City Zoning Code

TITLE 9

TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

CHAPTER 8 PARKING METERS

(Rep. by Ord. 3038, 9-10-2012, eff. 11-1-2012)

CHAPTER 11 BICYCLES

(Rep. by Ord. 3108, 10-19-2015)

9-1-1: TITLE:

This title, known as the TWIN FALLS TRAFFIC VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN CODE, may be cited as "traffic code" and will be referred to herein as "this code". (1958 Code ch. IX art. 1)

9-1-2: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards or regulations to protect the public safety by creating a set of rules which, if faithfully adhered to by the public, will aid in providing safe, expeditious and orderly conduct upon the sidewalks, streets, alleys and all public highways and thoroughfares in the city. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 1)

9-1-3: TRAFFIC SECTION:

There is hereby established in the city police department a section of traffic to be under the control of an officer of the police department appointed by and directly responsible to the chief of police. It shall be the duty of the traffic section, with such aid as may be rendered by other members of the police department, to enforce the street traffic regulations of the city and all of the state vehicle laws applicable to street traffic in the city; to make arrests for traffic violations, to investigate accidents and to cooperate with the city engineer and other city officials in the administration of the traffic laws, and in developing ways and means to improve traffic conditions; and to carry out those duties specifically imposed upon the section by this traffic code.

The police department or the traffic section thereof shall maintain a record of all violations of this traffic code or of state vehicle laws together with other records and files as may be required. The traffic section shall prepare and submit reports of arrests, traffic accidents and other information to the city manager and city council as and when required. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 2; amd. 1978 Code)

9-1-4: CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER:

The city engineer shall serve as city traffic engineer in addition to his other functions, and shall exercise the power and duties with respect to traffic as provided in this code. It shall be the general duty of the city engineer to conduct engineering investigations of traffic conditions and an analysis of traffic accidents, and to devise remedial measures, to determine the installation and proper timing and maintenance of traffic control devices and to cooperate with other city officials in the development of ways and means to improve traffic conditions. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 2)

9-1-5: TRAFFIC COMMITTEE:

(Rep. by Ord. 2674, 11-20-2000)

9-1-6: DEFINITIONS:

The words and phrases used in this title shall have meanings ascribed to them as the same are provided in title 49, Idaho Code, and as the same may be amended from time to time.

ALLEY: A narrow passageway between two (2) streets in the city as distinguished from a public street and is usually located in the rear of the properties fronting on such streets.

AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES: Vehicles of the fire department, police vehicles and such ambulances and emergency vehicles of municipal departments or public service corporations as are designated or authorized by the city.

BICYCLE: Every vehicle having wheels, any two (2) of which are not less than twelve inches (12") in diameter, propelled exclusively by human power, upon which any person may ride, including tricycles and other multicycles, excluding scooters and similar devices.

CROSSWALK: That part of a roadway at an intersection included within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs, or in the absence of curbs from the edges of the traversable roadway.

Any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface.

CURB LOADING ZONE: A space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials.

DRIVER: Every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.

FREIGHT CURB LOADING ZONE: A space adjacent to a curb for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of freight (or passengers).

INTERSECTION: The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two (2) highways which join one another at or approximately at right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict.

Where a highway includes two (2) roadways thirty feet (30') or more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of such divided highway by an intersecting highway shall be regarded as a separate intersection. In the event such intersecting highway also includes two (2) roadways thirty feet (30') or more apart, then every crossing of two (2) roadways of such highways shall be regarded as a separate intersection.

LANED ROADWAY: A roadway which is divided into two (2) or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic.

LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAY: Every highway, street or roadway in respect to which owners or occupants of abutting property or lands and other persons have no legal right of access to or from the same, except at such points only and in such manner as may be determined by the public authority having jurisdiction over such highway, street or roadway.

MOTOR VEHICLE: Every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.

MOTORCYCLE: Every motor vehicle having a saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor.

OFFICIAL TIME STANDARD: Whenever certain hours are named herein they shall mean standard time or daylight-saving time as may be in current use in the city.

OFFICIAL TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES: All signs, signals, markings and devices not inconsistent with this code placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.

PARK: When prohibited means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading.

PASSENGER CURB LOADING ZONE: A place adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers.

PEDESTRIAN: Any person afoot.

PERSON: Every natural person, firm, copartner ship, association or corporation.

POLICE OFFICER: Every officer of the municipal police department or any officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 16; amd. Ord. 2994, 11-8-2010; Ord. O-2025-008, 4-21-2025)

9-2-1: AUTHORITY OF POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS:

(A) It shall be the duty of the officers of the police department or such officers as are assigned by the chief of police to enforce all street traffic laws of this city and all of the state vehicle laws applicable to street traffic in the city.

(B) Officers of the police department, or such officers as are assigned by the chief of police, are hereby authorized to direct all traffic by voice, hand or signal in conformance with traffic laws, provided that in the event of a fire or other emergency or to expedite traffic or to safeguard pedestrians, officers of the police department may direct traffic as conditions may require notwithstanding the provisions of the traffic laws.

(C) Officers of the fire department, when at the scene of a fire, may direct or assist the police in directing traffic thereat or in the immediate vicinity. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 3)

9-2-2: REQUIRED OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CODE:

Except as otherwise specifically provided, it shall be an infraction punishable by a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this title. (Ord. 2994, 11-8-2010)

9-2-3: OBEDIENCE TO POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS:

No person shall wilfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of a police officer or fire department official. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 3)

9-2-4: PUSHCARTS, RIDING ANIMALS:

Every person propelling any pushcart or riding an animal upon a roadway, and every person driving any animal drawn vehicle, shall be subject to the provisions of this code applicable to the driver of any vehicle, except those provisions of this code which by their very nature can have no application. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 3)

9-2-5: USE OF COASTERS, ROLLER SKATES, SKATEBOARDS, TOY VEHICLES, OR SIMILAR DEVICES:

(A) Limitation To Use Of Streets: No person upon roller skates or operating in or by means of any coaster, skateboard, toy vehicle or similar device, shall go upon any roadway except while crossing a street within a crosswalk and when so crossing such person shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to pedestrians . This section shall not apply upon any street while set aside as a play street as authorized by ordinance of this city.

(B) Limitations To Use Of Sidewalks: No person shall upon roller skates, coasters, skateboards, toy vehicles or similar devices operate such devices upon a sidewalk or any area within the business improvement district with the boundaries of 3rd Streets west and north, 4th Avenues north and east, 3rd Streets south and east and 2nd Avenues west and south. The police department is authorized to erect signs on any sidewalk or roadway indicating that the operation of roller skates, coasters, skateboards, toy vehicles or similar devices thereon by any person is prohibited. Whenever any person is operating roller skates, coasters, skateboards, toy vehicles or similar devices on a sidewalk in other than the business improvement district of the city, such person shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal before overtaking such pedestrian. (Ord. 2213, 7-6-1987)

9-2-6: PUBLIC EMPLOYEES TO OBEY TRAFFIC REGULATIONS:

The provisions of this code shall apply to the driver of any vehicle owned by or used in the service of the United States government, this state, county or city, and it shall be unlawful for any said driver to violate any of the provisions of this code, except as otherwise permitted in this code or by state statute. (1958 Code, ch. IV, art. 3)

9-2-7: EXEMPTIONS TO AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES:

(A) The provisions of this code regulating the operation, parking and standing of vehicles shall apply to authorized emergency vehicles, as defined in this code, except as follows:

A driver when operating any such vehicle in an emergency, except when otherwise directed by a police officer, may:

1. Park or stand notwithstanding the provisions of this code;

2. Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;

3. Exceed the prima facie speed limits so long as he does not endanger life and property;

4. Disregard regulations governing directions of movement or turning in specified directions so long as he does not endanger life or property.

(B) Those exemptions hereinbefore granted in reference to the movement of an authorized emergency vehicle shall apply only when the driver of said vehicle sounds a siren, bell or exhaust whistle as may be reasonably necessary, and the vehicle displays a lighted red lamp visible from the front as a warning to others.

(C) The foregoing exemptions shall not, however, protect the driver of any such vehicle from the consequences of his reckless disregard of the safety of others. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 3)

9-2-8: PROCEDURE IN CASE OF ACCIDENT:

(A) Stop In Event Of Accident: The driver of any vehicle involved in any collision or in any accident shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident.

(B) Information Upon Accident: The driver of any vehicle involved in any accident or in any collision shall, upon stopping as required in subsection (A) of this section, give his name, address and the registration number of his vehicle and exhibit his operator's or chauffeur's license, if such license is required by law, to the person struck, to the driver, or to the occupants of any vehicle collided with, and to, upon authority of a physician or surgeon, aid injured persons as requested by such physician or surgeon.

(C) Collision With Unattended Vehicle: The driver of any vehicle which collides with any other vehicle which is unattended shall immediately stop and shall then and there either locate and notify the operator or owner of such vehicle of his name and address and the registration number of his vehicle and exhibit his operator's or chauffeur's license, if such license is required by law, and the driver of the vehicle striking the other unattended vehicle, if he is unable to locate the operator or owner of the other vehicle struck, shall leave in a conspicuous place on the vehicle struck a written note giving the above information and a statement of the circumstances of the accident.

(D) Application Of Provisions: Each and all of the provisions of this section shall apply in all cases whether or not there shall have resulted any injury to any person or any damage to any vehicle or other property.

(E) Report In Event Of Accident: The drivers of all vehicles, as soon as possible, but not more than twelve (12) hours after causing any accident or collision, whether or not injury to any person or damage to any vehicle or other property results, shall report the same to the police department giving the information required in subsection (A) of this section and a full statement of the circumstances of the accident. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 3)

9-2-9: VEHICLE EQUIPMENT:

Vehicles shall be equipped and in the condition required by the laws of Idaho as is now set forth in the Idaho Code and as from time to time may be amended . (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 6, sec. 2)

9-3-1: GENERAL SPEED LIMITS:

Vehicles traveling upon city streets shall be operated at the following rates of speed:

Twenty five (25) miles per hour in residential and other areas as defined by the city zoning regulations , except as otherwise provided herein.

The city is authorized to post speed limits in variance with the speed limits as specifically set forth in this code, in case of unusual circumstances, as determined by the city council. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 4; amd. 1978 Code)

9-3-2: INTERSECTIONS:

Vehicles approaching intersecting streets shall proceed at a speed of twenty (20) miles per hour when approaching within fifty feet (50') of and in traversing any intersection within the city, except where the intersection has "stop" signs posted or the intersection is a part of a through street. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 4)

9-3-3: SCHOOLS:

Vehicles shall proceed at the following maximum rates of speed in school zones:

(A) Twenty (20) miles per hour through school zones as indicated by signs posted at the school zone areas.

(B) Twenty (20) miles per hour on all public streets and thoroughfares within the boundaries of the College of Southern Idaho.

Any person violating the provisions of this section, upon conviction, shall pay an infraction penalty of one hundred dollars ($100.00). (Ord. 2728, 7-22-2002)

9-3-4: ALLEYS:

Vehicles traveling upon any alley shall proceed at fifteen (15) miles per hour. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 4)

9-4-1: REQUIRED POSITION AND METHOD OF TURNING AT INTERSECTIONS:

(A) Right Turn: The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do so as follows: Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right hand curb or edge of the roadway. Right hand turns may be made against a red light upon the vehicle being brought to a complete stop before crossing the stop line and crosswalk; and before or while proceeding the driver shall give the right of way to vehicles lawfully in the intersection and to pedestrians traversing the crosswalk or proceeding with the green light who are declared to have the superior right of way.

(B) Left Turn: The approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the centerline thereof, and after entering the intersection the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection to the right of the centerline of the roadway being entered. The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way to any vehicle or pedestrian approaching from the opposite direction which is in the intersection or so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.

(C) One-Way Streets: The approach for a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the centerline thereof and by passing to the right of any such centerline where it enters the intersection. A left turn from a one-way street into a two-way street shall be made by passing to the right of the centerline of the street being entered upon leaving the intersection. Where both streets or roadways are one-way, both the approach for a left turn and a left turn shall be made as close as practicable to the left hand curb or edge of the roadway.

(D) Four Lane Intersection On Two Lane Street: When a two (2) lane street widens into a four (4) lane intersection, a right hand turn only is permitted from the right hand lane.

(E) Right And Left Hand Turns From Opposite Lanes: When moving into a four (4) lane intersection, no vehicle shall make a left hand turn from a right hand lane and no right turn from a left hand lane. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 5)

9-4-2: AUTHORITY TO PLACE AND OBEDIENCE TO TURNING MARKERS:

(A) Authority To Place: The city is authorized to place markers, buttons or signs within or adjacent to intersections indicating the course to be traveled by vehicles turning at such intersections, and such course to be traveled as so indicated may conform to or be other than as prescribed by this code.

(B) Obedience To Markers: When authorized markers, buttons or other indicators are placed within an intersection indicating the course to be traveled by vehicles turning thereat, no driver of a vehicle shall disobey the directions of such indicators. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 5)

9-4-3: ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS:

The city is authorized to designate and mark streets and alleys intended for one-way traffic. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 5)

9-4-4: RIGHT, LEFT AND U-TURNS PROHIBITED:

(Rep. by Ord. 3000, 2-22-2011)

9-4-5: DRIVERS' SIGNALS:

(A) No person shall turn a vehicle from a direct course upon a highway unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety and then only after giving a clearly audible signal by sounding the horn if any pedestrian may be affected by such movement or after giving an appropriate signal in the manner hereinafter provided in the event any other vehicle may be affected by such movement.

(B) A signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given continuously during not less than the last one hundred feet (100') traveled by the vehicle before turning.

(C) No person shall stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided herein to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the rear when there is opportunity to give such signal.

(D) The signals herein required shall be given either by means of the hand and arm or by a signal lamp or signal device of a type approved by the police department, but when a vehicle is so constructed or loaded that a hand and arm signal would not be visible both to the front and rear of such vehicle, then said signals must be given by such a lamp or device.

(E) All signals herein required given by hand and arm shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner and such signals shall indicate as follows:

1. Left turn: Hand and arm extended horizontally.

2. Right turn: Hand and arm extended upward.

3. Stop or decrease speed: Hand and arm extended downward. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 6)

9-5-1: AUTHORITY TO INSTALL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES:

The City shall place and maintain traffic control signs, signals and devices when and as required under the Traffic Code of the City to make effective the provisions of said Code, and may place and maintain such additional traffic control devices as it may deem necessary to regulate traffic under the Traffic Code or under State law, or to guide or warn traffic.

9-5-2: SPECIFICATIONS:

All traffic control signs, signals and devices shall conform to State law or requirements adopted by the City Council. All signs and signals required hereunder for a particular purpose shall so far as practicable be uniform as to type and location throughout the City. All traffic control devices so erected and not inconsistent with the provisions of the State law or this Code shall be official traffic control devices.

9-5-3: OBEDIENCE TO OFFICIAL DEVICES:

The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any traffic control device applicable thereto placed in accordance with the Traffic Code of the City, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, subject to the exceptions granted the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle in this Code.

9-5-4: TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL LEGEND:

Whenever traffic is controlled by traffic control signals exhibiting the words "Go", "Caution", or "Stop", or exhibiting different colored lights successively one at a time, or with arrows, the following colors only shall be used and said terms and lights shall indicate and apply to drivers of vehicles and pedestrians as follows:

(A) Green Alone or "Go":

1. Vehicular traffic facing the signal may proceed straight through or turn right or left unless a sign at such place or the provisions of this Code prohibit either such turn. But vehicular traffic, including vehicles turning right or left, shall yield right of way to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time such signal is exhibited.

2. Pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk.

(B) Yellow Alone or "Caution" When Shown Following the Green or "Go" Signal:

1. Vehicular traffic facing the signal is thereby warned that the red or "Stop" signal will be exhibited immediately thereafter and such vehicular traffic shall not enter or be crossing the intersection when the red or "Stop" signal is exhibited.

2. No pedestrian facing such signal shall enter the roadway until the green or "Go" is shown alone unless authorized to do so by a pedestrian "Walk" signal.

1. Vehicular traffic facing the signal shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain standing until green or "Go" is shown alone.

2. No pedestrian facing such signal shall enter the roadway until the green or "Go" is shown alone unless authorized so to do by a pedestrian "Walk" signal.

(D) Red With Green Arrow:

1. Vehicular traffic facing such signal may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by such arrow but shall yield the right of way to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection.

2. No pedestrian facing such signal shall enter the roadway until the green or "Go" is shown alone unless authorized so to do by a pedestrian "Walk" signal.

(E) In the event an official traffic control signal is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, the provisions of this Section shall be applicable except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. Any stop required shall be made at a sign or marking on the pavement indicating where the stop shall be made, but in the absence of any such sign or marking the stop shall be made at the signal.

9-5-5: PEDESTRIAN WALK AND WAIT SIGNALS:

Whenever special pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words "Walk' or "Wait" are in place, such signals shall indicate as follows:

(A) Walk: Pedestrians facing such signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right of way by the drivers of all vehicles.

(B) Wait: No pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of such signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed his crossing on the walk signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety zone while the "Wait" signal is showing.

9-5-6: FLASHING SIGNALS:

Whenever flashing red or yellow signals are used, they shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:

(A) Flashing Red (Stop Signal): When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop before crossing the stop line or entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection, or if none, then before entering the intersection, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.

(B) Flashing Yellow (Caution Signal): When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution. (1958 Code, Ch. IX, Art. 7)

9-5-7: STOP AT STOP SIGNS REQUIRED:

Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic control signal, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, or before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of the approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering it. After having stopped, the driver shall yield the right of way to any vehicle within the intersection and any vehicle approaching the intersection on another roadway so closely as to constitute a hazard during the time when such driver is moving across or within the intersection or junction of the roadways. (Ord. 1935, 4-16-79)

9-5-8: DISPLAY OF UNAUTHORIZED SIGNS, SIGNALS OR MARKINGS:

(A) No person shall place, maintain or display upon or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of any official traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal, and no person shall place or maintain nor shall any public authority permit upon any highway any traffic sign or signal bearing thereon any commercial advertising. This shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection upon private property adjacent to highways of signs giving useful directional information and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs.

(B) Every such prohibited sign, signal or marking is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and the City is hereby empowered to remove the same or cause it to be removed without notice. (1958 Code, Ch. IX, Art. 7)

9-6-1: STANDING OR PARKING CLOSE TO CURB:

No person shall stand or park a vehicle in a roadway other than parallel with the edge of the roadway headed in the direction of lawful traffic movement and with the right-hand wheels of the vehicle within eighteen inches (18") of the curb or edge of the roadway except as otherwise provided in this chapter. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 10; amd. 1978 Code)

9-6-2: ANGLE PARKING:

The city shall determine upon what streets angle parking shall be permitted and shall mark or sign such streets to permit angle parking. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 10; amd. 1978 Code)

9-6-3: OBEDIENCE TO ANGLE PARKING SIGNS, MARKINGS:

Upon those streets which have been signed or marked by the city traffic engineer for angle parking, no person shall park or stand a vehicle other than at the angle to the curb or edge of the roadway indicated by such signs or markings. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 10; amd. 1978 Code)

9-6-4: PERMIT FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING AT AN ANGLE TO THE CURB:

The police department is authorized to issue special permits to permit the backing of a vehicle to the curb for the purpose of loading or unloading merchandise or materials subject to the terms and conditions of such permit. Such permits may be issued either to the owner or lessee of real property or to the owner of the vehicle and shall grant to such person the privilege as therein stated and authorized herein, and it shall be unlawful for any permittee or other person to violate any of the special terms or conditions of any such permit. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 10; amd. 1978 Code)

9-6-5: LIGHTS ON PARKED VEHICLES:

Whenever a vehicle is lawfully parked at nighttime upon any street within a business or residence district, no lights need be displayed upon such parked vehicle. Any lighted headlamps upon a parked vehicle shall be depressed or dimmed. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 10; amd. 1978 Code)

9-6-6: PARKING NOT TO OBSTRUCT TRAFFIC:

No person shall park any vehicle upon a street, other than an alley, in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than ten feet (10') of the width of the roadway for free movement of vehicular traffic. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 10; amd. 1978 Code)

9-6-7: PARKING IN ALLEYS:

No person shall park a vehicle in any alley within the business zone of the city except for the specific purpose of loading or unloading merchandise. In other than the business zone, no person shall park a vehicle within an alley in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than ten feet (10') in the width of the roadway for the free movement of vehicular traffic. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle within an alley in such position as to block the driveway entrance to any abutting property. No person shall leave a vehicle unattended in an alley in the business district. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 10; amd. 1978 Code)

9-6-8: PARKING TRUCKS, TRAILERS, UNUSED AND INOPERATIVE VEHICLES:

(A) No person shall park the following on any street or alley, except as outlined in paragraph (B):

1. A motor vehicle of one and one-half (1 1/2) ton capacity or more, or

2. A vehicle which has an overall length of more than twenty-two feet (22'), or

3. Any trailer.

(B) Exceptions: Paragraph (A) shall not apply when:

1. In the Manufacturing District, or

2. The person is engaged in the actual loading or unloading of passengers or property, or

3. The person is engaged in an ongoing, lawful construction project, where such construction project is conducted under a valid City of Twin Falls permit and such trailer or vehicle is parked within one hundred feet (100') of such construction.

(C) No unused, inoperative, abandoned vehicle or recreational vehicle shall be parked for more than twenty-four (24) hours on any street. (Ord. 2019-011, 10-14-2019; amd. Ord. O-2025-008, 4-21-2025)

9-6-9: ALL NIGHT PARKING PROHIBITED:

No person shall park a vehicle on any street as designated by the city for a period of time longer than thirty (30) minutes between the hours of two o'clock (2:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. except physicians on emergency calls, during the months of December, January, February and March. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 10; amd. 1978 Code)

9-6-10: PARKING FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES PROHIBITED:

No person shall park a vehicle upon any roadway or public right of way for the principal purpose of:

(A) Displaying such vehicle for sale;

(B) Washing, greasing or repairing such vehicle except repairs necessitated by an emergency. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 10; amd. 1978 Code)

9-6-11: STOPPING AND PARKING ADJACENT TO SCHOOLS:

The city is hereby authorized to erect signs indicating no stopping or parking upon that side of any street adjacent to school property when such stopping or parking would, in its opinion, interfere with traffic or create a hazardous situation. When official signs are erected indicating no stopping or parking upon that side of the street adjacent to any school property, no person shall stop or park a vehicle in any such designated place. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 10; amd. 1978 Code)

9-6-12: PARKING PROHIBITED ON NARROW STREETS:

The city is hereby authorized to erect signs indicating no parking upon any street when, in its judgment, the width of the roadway does not allow for the safe flow of traffic. When official signs prohibiting parking are erected upon narrow streets, as herein authorized, no person shall park a vehicle upon any such street in violation of such sign. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 10; amd. 1978 Code)

No motor vehicle, bicycle, any other vehicle or object shall be parked at any time on either side of Washington Street North between Addison Avenue and Caswell Avenue. (Ord. 1957, 11-5-1979)

9-6-13: STANDING OR PARKING ON ONE-WAY STREETS:

The city is authorized to erect signs upon the left hand side of any one-way street to prohibit the standing or parking of vehicles, and when such signs are in place, no person shall stand or park a vehicle upon such left hand side in violation of any such sign. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 10; amd. 1978 Code)

9-6-14: STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING NEAR HAZARDOUS OR CONGESTED PLACES:

The city is authorized to determine and designate by proper signs places not exceeding one hundred feet (100') in length in which stopping, standing or parking of vehicles would create an especially hazardous condition or would cause unusual delay to traffic. When official signs are erected at hazardous or congested places, as herein authorized, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in any such designated place. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 10; amd. 1978 Code)

9-6-15: STOPPING FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING:

(A) Designation Of Permits For Curb Loading Zones: The city is authorized to determine the location of passenger and freight curb loading zones and shall place and maintain appropriate signs indicating the same and stating the hours during which the provisions of this section are applicable. The city shall not designate or sign any curb loading zone upon special request of any person unless such person makes application for a permit for such zone and pays the actual cost of erecting zoning signs or markers.

A loading zone may be occupied by a vehicle while actually engaged in loading and unloading persons, supplies or merchandise for a period of not to exceed twenty (20) minutes during any one period of time, except by special permission by the police department. (Ord. 3038, 9-10-2012, eff. 11-1-2012)

(B) Designation Of Public Carrier Stands: The city is authorized to establish and/or revoke bus stops and taxicab stands and stands for other passenger common carrier motor vehicles on such public streets in such places and in such number as it shall determine to be of the greatest benefit and convenience to the public, and every bus stop and taxicab stand or other stand shall be designated by appropriate signs.

(C) Regulation Of Bus And Taxicab Parking: The driver of a bus or taxicab shall not park upon any street in any business district at any place other than at a bus stop or taxicab stand, except that this provision shall not prevent the driver of any such vehicle from temporarily stopping in accordance with other stopping or parking regulations at any place for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading passengers.

(D) Restricted Use Of Bus And Taxicab Stands: No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle other than a bus in a bus stop, or other than a taxicab in a taxicab stand when any such stop or stand has been officially designated and appropriately signed. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 11)

9-6-16: PARKING AND LOADING AREAS FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS; HANDICAPPED LICENSED VEHICLES:

(A) Local parking areas for vehicles licensed to transport handicapped persons shall be available in the city and designated "Parking For Handicapped Licensed Vehicles Only".

Permits for parking in spaces designated "Parking For Handicapped Licensed Vehicles Only" shall be issued to handicapped persons upon application and proof of the necessity of the permit. "Handicapped person" shall be defined as set forth in Idaho Code, section 49-236(2). A vehicle transporting a handicapped person who has been issued a permit under this section and which displays a valid permit on the dashboard in front of the steering wheel may park in spaces designated "Parking For Handicapped Licensed Vehicles". The use of a permit in violation of this section shall result in revocation of said permit.

No vehicles shall remain parked in an area designated for handicapped licensed vehicles unless properly licensed or properly displaying a valid handicapped parking permit.

(B) Loading zones for handicapped persons shall be available in the city and designated "Loading Zone For Handicapped Persons Only".

No person shall use an area designated for the loading and unloading of handicapped persons unless loading or unloading a handicapped person. (Ord. 2096, 3-5-1984)

9-6-17: STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING ON PUBLIC PARK RIGHTS OF WAY PROHIBITED:

No person shall stop, stand or park a motor vehicle on any public park right of way or area intended for park patron use only; and any such public park right of way or parking area is hereby reserved exclusively for park patrons. If any vehicle is found stopped, standing or parked in any manner in violation of this section and the identity of the operator cannot be determined, the owner, person, corporation or named lessee in whose name said vehicle is registered shall be held prima facie responsible for said violation. (Ord. 1968, 3-17-1980)

9-6-18: STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN SPECIFIED PLACES:

(A) Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, in compliance with law, the directions of a peace officer or traffic control device, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle:

1. On the traffic side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a highway;

2. On a sidewalk;

3. Within an intersection;

4. On a crosswalk;

5. On the wrong side of the street facing oncoming traffic;

6. In a designated bicycle lane;

7. At any place where traffic control devices prohibit stopping.

(B) Stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers:

1. In front of a public or private driveway;

2. Within fifteen feet (15') of a fire hydrant;

3. Within twenty feet (20') of a crosswalk at an intersection;

4. Within thirty feet (30') upon the approach to any flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign or traffic control signal located at the side of a highway;

5. Within twenty feet (20') of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a highway opposite the entrance to any fire station within seventy five feet (75') of the entrance (when properly signposted);

6. At any place where traffic control devices prohibit standing. (Ord. 2673, 11-13-2000)

9-6-19: PARKING ON CERTAIN STREETS PROHIBITED:

Parking shall be prohibited on the following streets or parts of streets within the city:

The west side of Locust Street north from its intersection with Stadium Boulevard to its intersection with Filer Avenue East. (Ord. 1999, 11-17-1980)

9-6-20: PARKING REGULATIONS, SIGNS AND CURB MARKINGS:

(A) The city is authorized to erect signs regulating parking and establishing areas for no parking at any time, loading zones, limited time parking, and handicapped parking.

(B) The city may use curb markings as substituting or supplemental to standard signs. Where signs are not used, the intended meaning should be stenciled on the curb. The colors shall be as follows:

1. No Parking Any Time: Red curbing with black stenciled letters, if any.

2. Loading Zone: Yellow curbing with black stenciled letters, if any.

3. Limited Time Parking: Green curbing with white stenciled letters, if any.

4. Handicapped Parking: Blue curbing with white stenciled letters, if any.

(C) When official signs and/or curb markings regulating parking are used as authorized in this section, no person shall park a vehicle upon a street in violation of such sign or marking. If any vehicle is found stopped, standing or parked in violation of this section and the identity of the operator cannot be determined, the owner, person, corporation or named lessee in whose name said vehicle is registered shall be held prima facie responsible for said violation. (Ord. 2235, 5-26-1988)

(D) The city may cause lines or markings to be painted or placed upon the curb, or street adjacent to the curb, designating parking spaces. Each vehicle parked in a designated parking space shall park within the lines or markings so established for that particular space. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter to park any vehicle across any such line or markings, or to park a vehicle in such position that the same shall not be entirely within the area designated for the space in which such vehicle is parked.

(E) Any vehicle parked in such parking space shall be parked parallel or diagonal to the curb in accordance with the lines or markings so established. (Ord. 3038, 9-10-2012, eff. 11-1-2012)

9-6-21: ENFORCEMENT AND FINES:

If any vehicle is found stopped, standing or parked in any manner in violation of the provisions of this chapter and the identity of the operator cannot be determined, the owner, person, corporation or named lessee in whose name said vehicle is registered, shall be held prima facie responsible for said violation. There is hereby imposed a thirty five dollar ($35.00) fine, or fifty dollar ($50.00) fine if not paid within three (3) business days. Any owner or operator of such vehicle violating said provisions and who fails to pay said fine within three (3) business days shall be subject to the penalty set forth herein.

Upon the failure of the owner or operator to pay the required fine within three (3) business days, the person as designated by the city may, after the giving of written notice, sign a complaint against the owner or operator of the vehicle cited for the violation of this chapter. Written notice to the owner or operator is deemed sufficient if mailed to the last known address of such person. The complaint may be signed after five (5) days from the date of the notice.

Any police officer or person as designated by the city observing a violation of the provisions of this chapter shall leave upon the violating vehicle a traffic ticket which shall provide the ticket number, date, time, license number, parking lot location, make of vehicle and officer's or designated person's name. The ticket shall notify the owner or operator of the fine increase for failure to pay such fine within the initial three (3) business day period and the penalties for failure to pay the increased fine within the notice period. (Ord. 3038, 9-10-2012, eff. 11-1-2012)

9-7-1: DEFINITIONS:

OFF STREET PARKING LOTS: Those parking areas not situated in public streets, alleys or rights of way which are under the jurisdiction of the city to provide public parking.

OFF STREET PARKING SPACE: A parking space within an off street parking lot designated and made available by the city for public parking purposes.

PARKING METER: A mechanical device which records a certain number of minutes by use of a clock mechanism determining the period of time for which parking privilege may be extended to a person depositing the required coin therefor. (1958 Code ch. XVIII art. 20)

9-7-2: DESIGNATION OF LOTS AND SPACES:

The city council has designated and approved the off street parking plan map which designates the current off street parking lots and spaces located in the Twin Falls townsite, and hereby by reference adopts said map as the official designation thereof and said map shall be kept on file in the office of the city engineer for public inspection.

From time to time the city council may redesignate such off street public parking lots and spaces upon said map and such redesignation shall become a part of this chapter. Designated off street public parking spaces and private parking spaces as shown on said official map shall be properly designated in each of the off street parking lots. (Ord. 3038, 9-10-2012, eff. 11-1-2012)

9-7-3: ESTABLISHMENT OF OFF STREET PARKING SPACE TIME LIMITS AND PARKING PASSES:

There are hereby established within the off street public parking lots a maximum three (3) hour limit free and parking pass off street parking spaces. Parking pass holders may park in designated off street parking spaces without a maximum time limit during operating hours of the off street parking lots. (Ord. 3038, 9-10-2012, eff. 11-1-2012)

9-7-4: DESIGNATION OF OFF STREET PRIVATE PARKING SPACES:

There are hereby established off street private parking spaces as designated upon the official off street parking plan map and as may from time to time be hereafter changed, which spaces have, by agreement with the city, been reserved for use by private parties and such spaces are not included within the off street public parking spaces available to the public, but the same are subject to all regulations and provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 3038, 9-10-2012, eff. 11-1-2012)

9-7-5: MONTHLY PARKING FEES:

The city council may establish by resolution fees for the purchase of parking passes within the Twin Falls townsite. (Ord. 3038, 9-10-2012, eff. 11-1-2012)

9-7-6: ILLEGAL PARKING:

(A) Unlawful To Park Outside Markings: It shall be unlawful for any person to park or permit to be parked any vehicle outside of the marked boundary of each parking space or across any marking separating parking spaces.

(B) Unlawful To Park Except Within Designated Space: It shall be unlawful for any person to park or permit to be parked any vehicle within the off street parking lot except within the lawful designated parking spaces. (Ord. 2442, 3-21-1994)

(C) Unlawful To Park Except Upon Payment Of Fee: It shall be unlawful for any person to park, or permit to be parked, any vehicle in designated public parking spaces for a period of time longer than the maximum designated time limit during the public parking lot operating hours. It shall be unlawful for any person to park, or permit to be parked, any vehicle within a designated parking pass parking space during the public parking lot operating hours without properly displaying a valid parking pass. (Ord. 3038, 9-10-2012, eff. 11-1-2012)

9-7-7: METER PROHIBITIONS:

(Rep. by Ord. 3038, 9-10-2012, eff. 11-1-2012)

9-7-8: SPEED REGULATION:

It shall be unlawful for any person to drive any motor vehicle within any off street parking lot in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 20)

9-7-9: OPERATING HOURS:

Operating hours of off street parking lots shall be between the hours of eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) P.M. Monday through Friday, except on city designated holidays and other special days as may be designated by the city council. (Ord. 3038, 9-10-2012, eff. 11-1-2012)

9-7-10: ENFORCEMENT AND FINES:

Any police officer or person as designated by the city observing a violation of the provisions of this chapter shall leave upon the violating vehicle a traffic ticket, which shall provide the ticket number, date, time, license number, parking lot location, make of vehicle and officer's or designated person's name. The ticket shall notify the owner or operator of the fine increase for failure to pay such fine within the initial three (3) business day period and the penalties for failure to pay the increased fine within the notice period. (Ord. 3038, 9-10-2012, eff. 11-1-2012)

9-9-1: COMPLIANCE WITH STREET LANES:

(A) Every vehicle shall keep to the right hand boundary of the street upon which it is moving. Where the street is marked into traffic lanes a vehicle shall be driven entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved out of such lane until such movement can be made with safety, and such movement shall be subject to the right of way of vehicles in other lanes. The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall drive to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle, provided, that where the street is marked into traffic lanes, it shall be permissible for the overtaking vehicle to pass the overtaken vehicle in either the right or left hand lane provided the overtaking vehicle remains in the same lane and does not weave in and out of traffic lanes. The driver of a vehicle shall not drive to the left side of the centerline of a street in passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless such driver has a clear view and the left side of the street is free from oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance to permit such overtaking and passing to be completely made without impeding the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction, such approaching vehicle having the superior right of way.

(B) Where streets are marked into four (4) lanes, the driver of a vehicle shall not cross over the centerline of the street while passing or overtaking another vehicle.

(D) A vehicle shall not overtake and pass another vehicle proceeding in the same direction at any railway grade crossing or at any intersection of streets unless otherwise provided in this code. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 14)

9-9-2: BACKING AND LEAVING FROM PARKING SPACE1:

No vehicle shall be backed without ample warning having been given by the operator, and, while backing shall yield the right of way to all vehicles and pedestrians on the street; and any vehicle leaving any parallel parking space or any other parking space shall yield the right of way to all vehicles and pedestrians on the street. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 14)

9-9-3: APPROACHING RAILROAD CROSSING:

(A) Whenever any vehicle approaches the railroad grade crossing under any of the following circumstances, it shall stop within fifty feet (50') but not less than fifteen feet (15') from the nearest rail of such railroad, and shall not proceed until it can do so safely; when a clearly visible electrical or mechanical signal device gives warning of immediate approach of a railroad train; when a crossing gate is lowered or when a human flagman gives or continues to give a signal of the approach or passage of a railroad train; when a railroad train approaching within approximately one thousand five hundred feet (1,500') of the street crossing emits a signal audible from such distance and such railroad train, by reason of its speed or nearness to such crossing, is an immediate hazard; when an approaching railroad train is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to such crossing.

(B) No person shall drive any vehicle through, around or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing while such gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 14)

9-9-4: RIGHT OF WAY FOR AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES:

(A) Upon the sounding of the siren or bell of a police, fire or other authorized emergency vehicle on official business, all vehicles on the streets shall immediately park in accordance with the provisions of this code, or if there be no parking space within the block in which the vehicle is then located, the vehicle shall immediately take position as near as possible and parallel to the right hand edge of the curb of the street, clear of any intersection, and shall stop and remain in such position until the siren or bell ceases sounding.

(B) The driver of any vehicle other than one on official business shall not follow any fire apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm closer than five hundred feet (500') or drive into or park such vehicle within the block where fire apparatus has stopped in answer to a fire alarm. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 14)

9-9-5: CROSSING FIRE HOSE:

No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of the fire department when laid down on any street or private driveway, to be used at any fire or alarm of fire, without the consent of the fire department officials in command. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 14)

It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or drive, or cause to be ridden or driven, any wagon, automobile or other vehicle or machine over any fire hose or other hose when or while the same has been laid by the firemen or other officials or persons, upon the streets, avenues, alleys or other public places or private grounds at any time of any fire, or at any time when the same may be laid or used in accordance with the duty or privileges of such officers, firemen, employees or other persons in discharge of their duties, or in compliance with their privileges in that regard. (1958 Code ch. X art. 5)

9-9-6: DRIVING THROUGH PROCESSIONS:

No vehicle other than a fire, police, ambulance or U.S. mail vehicle, shall be driven through authorized processions except with the permission and under the direction of a police officer. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 14; amd. 1978 Code)

9-9-7: IDENTIFICATION OF FUNERAL PROCESSIONS:

A funeral composed of a procession of vehicles shall be identified as such by the display upon the outside of each vehicle of an identifying insignia or by such other method as may be designated by the police department. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 14; amd. 1978 Code)

9-9-8: CLINGING TO MOVING VEHICLES:

Any person riding upon any bicycle, motorcycle, coaster, sled, roller skates or any toy vehicle shall not attach the same or himself to any moving vehicle upon any roadway. (1958 Code ch. IX art. 14; amd. 1978 Code)

9-9-9: VEHICLES ON SIDEWALK:

The driver of a vehicle shall not drive within any sidewalk area except at a permanent or temporary driveway. A twenty five foot (25') wide driveway is hereby established for mail delivery in front of mailboxes placed behind the sidewalk in conformance with subsection 10-12-4-2(L) of this code. No vehicle shall be parked within any sidewalk area except as provided herein. (Ord. 2766, 11-17-2003)

9-9-10: PREVENTING SMOKE AND NOISE:

No motor vehicle shall be driven on the street unless it is equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise, annoying smoke and escape of excessive gas. All exhaust pipes from the motor shall be directed so as to prevent excessive or unusual noise. A muffler cutout shall not be used on any motor vehicle on a street. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 14; 1978 Code)

9-9-11: PROHIBITION OF WHISTLES:

A gong, siren or exhaust whistle shall not be used on any vehicle other than those operated by the Police and Fire Departments, sheriff or other peace officer or an ambulance, nor upon any such vehicle except when responding to emergency calls. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 14; 1978 Code)

9-9-12: WINDSHIELD AND REAR WINDOWS UNOBSTRUCTED:

It shall be unlawful to operate on any street any vehicle upon the windshield or rear window of which there is attached any card, poster, sticker, advertisement, sign or other device tending in any manner to obstruct the operator's vision to the front or to the rear, except official certificates, permits or licenses issued by a government agency or official. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 14; 1978 Code)

9-9-13: INJURIOUS MATERIAL IN STREETS:

No person shall throw or place in any street or alley any glass, nails or other materials likely to puncture or injure the rubber tires of any vehicle; nor shall any person throw any object or thing out of any moving or parked car. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 14; 1978 Code)

9-9-14: INJURY TO PAVEMENT:

A vehicle shall not be driven on any paved street when such vehicle has wheels so constructed or in such condition as to injure the pavement. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 14; 1978 Code)

9-9-15: WIDTH OF VEHICLES:

No vehicle, the width of which, with or without its load, exceeds eight feet (8'), shall be driven or conveyed through any street unless a permit is previously obtained from the City. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 14; 1978 Code)

9-9-16: OBSTRUCTION TO VISION AT INTERSECTIONS, ALLEYS AND DRIVEWAYS:

No person shall plant, install, create, maintain or possess on public or private property an obstruction to the vision of a driver of a vehicle at an intersection, alley or driveway which constitutes a traffic hazard.

Prima facie evidence of an obstruction constituting a traffic hazard shall exist if any object, structure or thing, except buildings and residences which are otherwise in conformance with law, is allowed to exist which exceeds three feet (3') above the existing roadway center line elevation within the triangular area formed by the intersecting roadway edges and a straight line joining said roadway edges at points which are forty feet (40') distant from the point of an intersection measured along said street edges. At alley and street intersections, the dimensions shall be forty feet (40') along the street edge and fifteen feet (15') along the alleyway edge. At driveway and street intersections, the dimensions shall be one hundred feet (100') along the street edge and ten feet (10') along the driveway edge on the left side of the driveway as viewed when facing the property from the street, and the dimensions shall be one hundred twenty five feet (125') along the street edge and ten feet (10') along the driveway edge on the right side of the driveway as viewed when facing the property from the street. Trees and utility facilities are allowed in such triangular area provided that no tree limb or growth extending from said limb shall be maintained or allowed to exist nearer than eight feet (8') from the surface of the ground.

Any person convicted of violating this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine not exceeding three hundred dollars ($300.00) or imprisonment for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days or by a combination of such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 2544, 3-24-1997)

9-9-17: LIGHTS DIMMED:

All vehicles shall be driven with lights dimmed or on low beam within the City. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 14)

9-9-18: DESIGNATED TRUCK ROUTES:

The City Council shall designate by resolution routes for travel of trucks within the City. (1958 Code, ch. IX, art. 14)

9-9-19: OBSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNS:

No person shall plant, install, create, maintain or possess on or over public or private property an obstruction of an official traffic-control sign to the vision of a driver. Prima facie evidence of an obstruction constituting a traffic hazard shall exist when any portion of an official traffic control sign is obstructed from vision at the stopping sight distance as set forth below. The point of measurement shall be three feet (3') right of the centerline or three feet (3') right of the left edge of the outer lane of a multilane roadway at a height of six feet (6'), and the appropriate stopping sight distance from the official traffic control sign.

The stopping sight distance shall be based on the posted speed limit at the particular sight obstruction. The following stopping sight distances shall be used:

Speed Limit	Stopping Sight Distance

25 mph	145 feet
30 mph	185 feet
35 mph	230 feet
40 mph	280 feet
45 mph	335 feet
50 mph	395 feet

Any person convicted of violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2378, 5-18-1992)

9-9-20: ENGINE COMPRESSION BRAKES:

No person shall operate any vehicle while said vehicle or vehicle operator is utilizing an engine compression brake without an exhaust muffler sufficient to prevent the creation of excessively loud noises by said vehicle, except when the use of such engine compression brake is necessary in an emergency. This section is not intended to prohibit the passage of vehicles equipped with engine compression brakes, but rather to limit the use of such equipment to emergencies. A violation of this section shall be a traffic infraction. (Ord. 2690, 4-30-2001)

9-9-21: USE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES:

(Rep. by Ord. 3029, 6-18-2012)

9-9-22: OVERTAKING BICYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS:

The operator of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicyclist or pedestrian on a highway shall, whenever possible, leave a safe distance, but no less than three feet (3'), when passing a bicycle or pedestrian and shall maintain that distance until safely past the overtaken bicycle or pedestrian. (Ord. 2994, 11-8-2010)

9-9-23: HARASSMENT OF BICYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS PROHIBITED:

It shall be unlawful for any person, maliciously and with the specific intent to intimidate or harass or cause another person to crash, stumble, or fall because that other person is walking along the roadway or operating a bicycle along the roadway, to:

(A) Threaten, by word or act, to cause physical injury to the pedestrian or bicyclist, or

(B) Throw or otherwise expel any object at or in the direction of the pedestrian or bicyclist. (Ord. 2994, 11-8-2010)

9-9-24: TURNING IN FRONT OF BICYCLISTS PROHIBITED:

When a motor vehicle and a bicycle are traveling in the same direction on any highway, street, or road, the operator of the motor vehicle overtaking such bicycle traveling on the right side of the roadway shall not turn to the right in front of the bicycle at an intersection, alley, or driveway until such motor vehicle has overtaken the bicycle and has sufficient clearance to safely turn without requiring the bicyclist to brake or take evasive action to avoid a collision with the motor vehicle. (Ord. 2994, 11-8-2010)

9-10-1: PEDESTRIANS SUBJECT TO TRAFFIC SIGNALS:

Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic-control signals as heretofore declared in Chapter 5 of this Title, but at all other places pedestrians shall be granted those rights and be subject to the restrictions stated in this Chapter.

9-10-2: CROSSING REGULATIONS:

(A) Right of Way in Crosswalk:

1. When traffic-control signals are not in place or not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk if the pedestrian is in or approaching the driver's lane of traffic, but no pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield. A pedestrian's right of way in a crosswalk is modified under the condition and as stated in Section 9-5-5 of this Title.

2. Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle.

(B) Use Right Half of Crosswalk: Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks:

(C) Crossing at Right Angles: No pedestrian shall cross a roadway at any place other than by a route at right angles to the curb or by the shortest route to the opposite curb, except in a crosswalk.

9-10-3: PEDESTRIANS TO YIELD:

(A) Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway.

(B) Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway.

(C) The foregoing rules in this Section have no application under the conditions stated in Section 9-5-5 of this Title when pedestrians are prohibited from crossing at certain designated places.

9-10-4: PROHIBITED CROSSING:

(A) Between adjacent intersections at which traffic-control signals are in operation, pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a crosswalk.

(B) No pedestrian shall cross a roadway other than in a crosswalk upon any of the through streets as set forth in this Code. (1958 Code, Ch. IX, Art. 8)

9-12-1: DEFINITIONS:

As used in this Chapter:

ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE: Any motor vehicle left within the limits of any highway or upon the property of another without the consent of such property owner for a period of twenty four (24) hours or longer, except that a vehicle shall not be considered abandoned if its owner-operator is unable to remove it from the place where it is located and has notified a law enforcement agency and requested assistance.

AUTHORIZED OFFICER: Any regularly employed and salaried City police officer or other City employee designated to perform the function of impounding vehicles by the City Council. or a qualified person deputized or appointed by the proper authority as a City policeman, authorized within the jurisdiction in which the vehicle to be impounded is located.

IMPOUNDMENT: Removal of a vehicle to a storage facility by an authorized officer of the City of Twin Falls or by a contractor for towing and storage in response to a request from such an authorized officer.

LEGAL OWNER: Any person notated as "lien holder of the respective vehicle," such notation appearing on the title records of the Idaho State Department of Law Enforcement and on the respective certificate of title.

REGISTERED OWNER: Any person required to register a motor vehicle, whether or not a lien holder appears on the title in the records of the motor vehicle division of the Idaho State Department of Law Enforcement.

TO ABANDON: To leave a motor vehicle on private property without the permission of the person having rights to the possession of the property, or on a public street or other property open to the public for the purposes of vehicular traffic or parking, or upon or within the right of way of any road or highway, for twenty four (24) hours or longer.

9-12-2: ABANDONMENT PROHIBITED:

(A) No person shall abandon a vehicle upon any highway.

(B) No person shall abandon a vehicle upon public or private property without the express or implied consent of the owner or person in lawful possession or control of the property.

9-12-3: CERTIFICATION OF TOW TRUCK OPERATOR TO DISPOSE OF VEHICLES:

The City may, as it sees fit, authorize any tow truck operator to engage in the removal and storage of motor vehicles for the purposes of towing, removal, and disposal of motor vehicles as provided in this Chapter, provided such tow truck operator makes proper application to the City and, at the time of such application, presents, as proof of compliance with the certification requirements of Idaho Code section 49-3605, the certification issued him by the Idaho State Department of Law Enforcement.

9-12-4: WHEN A VEHICLE MAY BE IMPOUNDED WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE:

A vehicle may be impounded without giving prior notice to its owner where an emergency exists or public safety is endangered, or where a motor vehicle is:

(A) Blocking or impeding traffic;

(B) Causing a hazard;

(D) Impeding any snow removal or other road maintenance operation;

(E) Does not have current or any license plates attached;

(F) Discovered which has been reported as stolen and not recovered; and,

(G) Discovered which a police officer has probable cause to believe constitutes evidence of a crime or contains evidence of a crime, if impoundment is reasonably necessary in such instance to obtain or preserve such evidence.

Nothing in this Section shall be construed to authorize seizure of a vehicle without a warrant where a warrant would otherwise be required.

9-12-5: WHEN A VEHICLE MAY BE IMPOUNDED AFTER NOTICE:

(A) A vehicle not subject to impoundment under Section 9-12-4 may be impounded after a notice of intent to impound has been securely attached to the vehicle in plain view for a period of forty eight (48) hours prior to such impoundment for the following reasons:

1. When such vehicle is abandoned, as that term is defined in Section 9-12-1;

2. When such vehicle is parked and/or used in violation of any law, ordinance or regulation; or

3. When such vehicle is so mechanically defective as to be unsafe for operation, provided however that this Section shall not be construed to prevent the operation of such defective vehicle to a place for correction of equipment defect in the manner directed by any peace officer or representative of the Idaho State Division of Law Enforcement.

(B) The notice of intent to impound referred to in subsection (A) of this Section shall contain the following information: The name of the officer who prepared the notice; the name of the agency employing the officer; the time and date that the notice is attached; the date of the proposed impoundment; the telephone number and address of the agency where further information can be obtained.

(C) The owner of any vehicle within the meaning of this Chapter which has current license plates and registration as shown on the records of the Department of Law Enforcement, shall be notified by telephone of the location of the vehicle and the time and date of intent to remove the vehicle. If telephone contact cannot be made, a copy of the notice of intent to remove shall be attached to the door of the owner's residence. The inability of an officer to notify the owner, as herein provided, shall not preclude the removal of the vehicle at the expiration of the forty eight (48) hour period.

9-12-6: POST-STORAGE NOTICE HEARING:

(A) Whenever an authorized officer directs the impoundment or storage of a vehicle, the Police Department shall provide the vehicle's registered and legal owners of record, or their agents, with the opportunity for a post-storage hearing to determine the validity of the storage.

(B) Within forty eight (48) hours from the time that a motor vehicle is impounded pursuant to this Chapter, the Police Department shall give written notice by certified mail to the registered and legal owners of such motor vehicle as disclosed by the vehicle license number, if such be obtainable, and, if a police officer who knows of the impoundment has reason to believe that an owner is residing or in custody at some different address which is known to the officer, a copy of the notice shall also be mailed or personally delivered to such owner, as nearly as may be practicable, to give actual notice to him or her. If the Chief of Police has reason to believe that the owner of the impounded vehicle is in custody of the City or County jail, it shall be presumed that the vehicle is not abandoned and such vehicle shall not be deemed abandoned except upon a determination by the post-storage hearing officer, as hereinafter provided for, after the prisoner has had an opportunity to be heard regarding the validity or invalidity of the storage of the vehicle. However, if a vehicle is redeemed prior to the mailing of notice, then notice need not be mailed. Similar notice shall likewise be given at the time of releasing a vehicle impounded for investigatory purposes pursuant to subsection 9-12-4(F) or (G), except that if a vehicle is redeemed following notice by telephone and prior to the mailing of notice, then notice need not be mailed. In addition, the Police Department shall notify the tow truck operator, by telephone or in writing, of the authorization to release such vehicle.

1. The name, address, and telephone number of the agency providing the notice;

2. The location of the place of storage and description of the vehicle which shall include, if available, the name or make, the identification number, the license plate number, and the mileage;

3. The authority and purpose for the removal of the vehicle; and

4. Such notification shall also specify that, in order to receive a post-storage hearing, such owners, or their agents, must make a written request within ten (10) days of the date of the notice herein. Any such hearing shall be conducted within forty eight (48) hours of the request, excluding weekends and holidays. The City Manager may designate and authorize an employee to conduct the hearing, so long as such hearing officer is not the same person who directed the storage of the vehicle.

(D) The hearing officer designated according to subsection (C) of this Section shall, at the conclusion of each hearing conducted pursuant to this Section, determine whether the storage of the vehicle was valid or invalid. If the storage is found to be valid, the owner may redeem the vehicle by paying the costs of towing and storage, together with any sum due by reason of a violation of this Code. If the storage is found to be invalid, the hearing officer shall prepare and date a written finding to that effect, copies of which shall be given to the owner of the vehicle and to the Police Department. Upon receipt of the owner's copy of such finding, the Police Department shall release the vehicle to the owner. If the owner fails to present his copy of such finding to the Police Department within twenty four (24) hours after he receives it, weekends and holidays excluded, he shall assume liability for all subsequent storage charges.

(E) Failure of either the registered or legal owner, or his agents, to request or to attend a scheduled hearing shall satisfy the post-storage hearing requirement as to that person.

(F) Neither the governmental agency employing the authorized officer, nor the authorized officer, individually, shall be responsible for the costs incurred for impoundment or storage.

9-12-7: NOTICE TO DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT:

Whenever an authorized officer removing a vehicle from a highway, or from public or private property, for storage does not know and is not able to ascertain the name of the owner, or for any other reason is unable to give the notice to the owner as provided in Section 9-12-6, and in the event the vehicle is not returned to the owner within a period of forty eight (48) hours, the authorized officer shall mail a written report of removal to the Idaho State Department of Law Enforcement at Boise, and shall file a copy of the report with the proprietor of the storage facility at which the vehicle may be stored. Said report shall include a complete description of the vehicle, the date, time and place from which removed, the mileage on the vehicle at the time of removal, the grounds for removal and the name of the garage or place where the vehicle is stored.

9-12-8: REMOVAL OF ABANDONED VEHICLE FROM REAL PROPERTY:

Any person having possession or control of real property who finds an abandoned vehicle upon that property is authorized to have such vehicle removed by a peace officer.

9-12-9: REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY; POSTING REQUIREMENTS:

No person shall have the right to tow, remove, impound or otherwise disturb any motor vehicle other than an abandoned vehicle which may be parked, or otherwise left on private property, owned or controlled by such person, unless there is posted on or near the property in a clearly conspicuous location, in large print, a sign or notice that unauthorized vehicles will be removed at the owner's expense.

9-12-10: LIENS:

(A) The City shall have a possessory lien for just and reasonable storage charges, upon any motor vehicle towed and stored under the provisions of this Chapter, and may retain possession of the vehicle until such lien is discharged in accordance herewith. If such lien is not so discharged, the City may cause such vehicle to be sold at public auction.

(B) A lien which attaches under subsection (A) hereof may be discharged only under the following circumstances:

1. Only the registered or legal owner, or his agent, may discharge such a lien;

2. Any person so discharging such a lien shall pay to the tow truck operator the costs of towing and storage, except as provided by Section 9-12-4;

3. Any person so discharging such a lien shall pay to the City any sum due by reason of a violation of this Code; provided, however that such lien shall be discharged if the storage is found to be invalid at a post-storage hearing conducted pursuant to Section 9-12-6 and copies of such finding are provided to the Police Department in such manner and at such time as provided in Section 9-12-6.

(C) A lien which is attached under subsection (A) shall be extinguished by the sale at public auction of such vehicle by the City.

9-12-11: RESPONSIBILITY FOR FEES AS TO STANDBY TIME, STOLEN VEHICLES, OR VEHICLES HELD FOR INVESTIGATORY PURPOSES:

(A) No fee shall be assessed against the owner of a vehicle for time elapsed after the towing equipment has arrived at the location of the vehicle to be towed and prior to the operation of the towing equipment or performance of the impound service.

(B) No impoundment fee and/or towing or storage charges shall be assessed against the owner of a vehicle impounded for investigatory purposes pursuant to Section 9-12-4 of this Chapter, or of a stolen vehicle which has been verified by the Police Department to have been stolen and which has been recovered by the police, if such vehicle is redeemed by the owner on or before the fifth day after impoundment; provided that such owner or his agent shall pay storage charges commencing on the sixth day after impoundment for such purpose, and the possessory lien provided for in Section 9-12-10 shall extend to such storage charges.

9-12-12: DISPOSAL OF UNREDEEMED VEHICLES:

The Police Department may authorize disposal of any impounded vehicle where:

(A) The vehicle is in such condition that there is no means of determining its ownership;

(B) The vehicle is not redeemed within thirty (30) days of the mailing of the notice required by Section 9-12-6; provided, however, that in the case of a vehicle impounded pursuant to subsection 9-12-4(F) or 9-12-4(G), the thirty (30) days shall not begin until forty eight (48) hours after the Police Department shall have notified both the owner and the tow truck operator in accordance with subsection 9-12-6(C)2 that it has authorized the release of the vehicle.

9-12-13: APPRAISAL OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLES; WHO MAY APPRAISE:

(A) The following persons shall have authority to make appraisals for purposes of this Chapter:

1. Any regularly employed and salaried police officer or other employee designated by the Chief of Police of the City.

2. Any regularly salaried employee of the City designated by the City Council.

(B) An appraiser, upon completion of an appraisal within the meaning of this Chapter, shall notify the Idaho State Department of Law Enforcement of such appraisal and of the facts upon which the appraisal was based.

9-12-14: APPRAISAL PROCEDURE:

(A) The Police Department shall cause every vehicle to be appraised which shall have been impounded pursuant to Section 9-12-4, and shall:

1. Within forty eight (48) hours notify the Idaho State Department of Law Enforcement of the removal of such vehicle;

2. Include on the Notice:

(a) The appraised value of the vehicle;

(b) Identification of the appraiser;

(d) A description of the vehicle, including make, year, model, identification number, license number, state of registration and, if a motorcycle, an engine number; and

(e) The statutory authority for storage.

(B) The Police Department shall cause to be appraised every vehicle impounded pursuant to Section 9-12-5, and such appraisal shall be made within three (3) days after the removal of such vehicle.

9-12-15: DISPOSITION OF LOW-VALUED VEHICLES:

The provision of Idaho Code section 49-3619 shall govern notice or removal and disposition of a vehicle appraised at a value not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00).

9-12-16: DISPOSITION OF HIGHER-VALUED VEHICLES:

The provisions of Idaho Code section 49-3620 shall govern notice of removal and disposition of a vehicle appraised at a value exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00). (Ord. 2060, 1-17-83)

9-13-1: SHORT TITLE:

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the PARADE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TWIN FALLS, IDAHO. (Ord. 2199, 4-20-1987)

9-13-2: DEFINITIONS:

CHIEF OF POLICE: The chief of police (also known as the director of public safety) of the city of Twin Falls.

CITY: The city of Twin Falls, Idaho.

PARADE: Any parade, march, ceremony, show, exhibition, pageant, walk-a-thon or procession of any kind consisting of persons, animals or vehicles, or a combination thereof, or any similar display, in or upon any street, park or other public place in the city.

PARADE PERMIT: A permit as required by this chapter.

PERSON: Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind. (Ord. 2199, 4-20-1987)

9-13-3: PERMIT REQUIRED:

(A) Parade Permit Required: No person shall engage in, participate in, aid, form or start any parade, unless a parade permit shall have been obtained from the chief of police.

(B) Exceptions: This chapter shall not apply to:

1. Funeral processions;

2. Students going to and from school classes or participating in educational activities, providing such conduct is under the immediate direction and supervision of the proper school authorities;

3. A governmental agency acting within the scope of its functions. (Ord. 2199, 4-20-1987)

9-13-4: APPLICATION:

A person seeking issuance of a parade permit shall file the application with the chief of police on forms provided by such officer.

(A) Filing Period: An application for a parade permit shall be filed with the chief of police not less than forty five (45) days nor more than one year before the date on which it is proposed to conduct the parade.

(B) Contents: The application for a parade permit shall set forth the following information:

1. The name, address and telephone number of the person seeking to conduct such parade;

2. If the parade is proposed to be conducted for, on behalf of, or by an organization, the name, address and telephone number of the headquarters of the organization, and the authorized and responsible heads of such organization;

3. The name, address and telephone number of the person who will be the parade chairman and who will be responsible for its conduct;

4. The date when the parade is to be conducted;

5. The route to be traveled, the starting point and the termination point;

6. The approximate number of persons who, and animals and vehicles which, will constitute such parade; the type of animals, and description of the vehicles;

7. The hours when such parade will start and terminate;

8. A statement as to whether the parade will occupy all or only a portion of the width of the streets proposed to be traversed;

9. The location by streets of any assembly areas for such parade;

10. The time at which units of the parade will begin to assemble at any such assembly area or areas;

11. The interval of space to be maintained between units of such parade;

12. If the parade is designed to be held by, and on behalf of or for, any person other than the applicant, the applicant for such permit shall file with the chief of police a communication in writing from the person proposing to hold the parade, authorizing the applicant to apply for the permit on his behalf;

13. Any additional information which the chief of police shall find reasonably necessary to a fair determination as to whether a permit shall issue.

(C) Fee: There shall be paid at the time of filing the application for a special event permit for the parade a fee of twenty five dollars ($25.00). (Ord. 3093, 3-16-2015)

9-13-5: STANDARDS FOR ISSUANCE:

The chief of police shall issue a permit as provided for hereunder when, from a consideration of the application and from such other information as may otherwise be obtained, he finds that:

(A) The conduct of the parade will not substantially interrupt the safe and orderly movement of other traffic contiguous to its route;

(B) The conduct of the parade will not require the diversion of so great a number of police officers of the city to properly police the line of movement and the areas contiguous thereto as to prevent normal police protection to the city;

(C) The conduct of such parade will not require the diversion of so great a number of ambulances as to prevent normal ambulance service to portions of the city other than that to be occupied by the proposed line of march and areas contiguous thereto;

(D) The concentration of persons, animals and vehicles at assembly points of the parade will not unduly interfere with proper fire and police protection of, or ambulance service to, areas contiguous to such assembly areas;

(E) The conduct of such parade will not interfere with the movement of firefighting equipment en route to a fire;

(F) The conduct of the parade is not reasonably likely to cause injury to persons or property, to provoke disorderly conduct or create a disturbance;

(G) The parade is scheduled to move from its point of origin to its point of termination expeditiously and without unreasonable delays en route;

(H) The parade is not to be held for the sole purpose of advertising any product, goods or event, and is not designed to be held purely for private profit;

(I) The parade is not for an unlawful purpose;

(J) The parade will not incite a breach of the peace. (Ord. 2199, 4-20-1987)

9-13-6: NOTICE OF REJECTION:

If a permit is denied, or if the permit is approved on conditions with which the applicant contests, the chief of police or his/her designee shall provide the applicant with the written decision to deny or approve with conditions within ten (10) business days. The applicant, within ten (10) business days after denial or approval with conditions, may appeal the decision to the city council for a final review based upon the documents and circumstances presented. The applicant's appeal will be scheduled for consideration by the city council at a regular meeting within fifteen (15) business days. (Ord. 3093, 3-16-2015)

9-13-7: REVOCATION:

The chief of police or his/her designee may summarily suspend or revoke a permit issued under this chapter for violation of any provision of this chapter, for violation by the applicant of any federal, state or local laws or ordinances during the special event, for a violation of the conditions of the permit or for making any material false representation in an application for a permit or for an exemption certificate. In deciding whether to suspend or revoke a permit, the chief of police or his/her designee may consult with other relevant members of the city staff. In the event of a suspension or revocation, the appeal provisions above shall apply, commencing upon the date of the suspension or revocation notice. (Ord. 3093, 3-16-2015)

9-13-8: APPEAL PROCEDURE:

(Rep. by Ord. 3093, 3-16-2015)

9-13-9: ALTERNATIVE PERMIT:

(Rep. by Ord. 3093, 3-16-2015)

9-13-10: NOTICE TO CITY AND OTHER OFFICIALS:

Immediately upon the issuance of a parade permit, the chief of police shall send a copy thereof to the following:

(A) The street department superintendent;

(B) The fire division commander. (Ord. 2199, 4-20-1987)

9-13-11: CONTENTS OF PERMIT:

Each parade permit shall state the following information:

(A) Starting time;

(B) Minimum speed;

(D) Maximum interval of space to be maintained between the units of the parade;

(E) The portions of the streets to be traversed that may be occupied by the parade;

(F) The maximum length of the parade in miles or fractions thereof;

(G) Such other information as the chief of police shall find necessary to the enforcement of this chapter. (Ord. 2199, 4-20-1987)

9-13-12: DUTIES OF PERMITTEE:

(A) Compliance With Regulations: A permittee hereunder shall comply with all permit directions and conditions and with all applicable laws and ordinances.

1. Parade participants will be provided notice stating no candy, liquids or other items will be thrown from floats to the spectators. Violations will be cause to remove the participant from the parade.

(B) Possession Of Permit: The parade chairman or other person heading or leading such activity shall carry the parade permit upon his person during the conduct of the parade. (Ord. 3093, 3-16-2015)

9-13-13: PUBLIC CONDUCT DURING PARADES:

(A) Interference: It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere, block, obstruct or impede, or interfere with any parade or parade assembly or with any person, vehicle or animal participating or used in a parade.

1. No person (except participants of the parade) shall walk, run, or ride a bicycle, skateboard or similar device between participants, vehicles or animals in a parade.

2. No person shall drop, throw or roll any object toward, among or between participants, vehicles or animals in a parade, which object could cause injury or damage to a person, animal or vehicle struck by such object.

3. No person shall throw, squirt, dump or drop any liquid or gaseous substance on, toward, among or between participants, vehicles or animals in a parade.

4. No person shall grab at, take hold of, hit, pull or push any participant, vehicle or animal in a parade or anything in the possession of any participant in a parade.

5. No person shall vend or offer for sale any food or merchandise from the street, curb to curb, of a parade route during the hours the parade route is closed to normal motor traffic unless the person desiring to vend or sell such merchandise has obtained the written permission of the person holding the permit for the parade.

(B) Driving Through Parades: No driver of a vehicle shall drive between the vehicles, persons, or animals comprising a parade when such vehicles, persons, or animals are in motion and the facts and circumstances indicate that such vehicles, persons or animals are part of a parade.

(C) Parking On Parade Route: The chief of police shall have the authority, when reasonably necessary, to prohibit or restrict the parking of vehicles along any street or part thereof constituting a part of the route of a parade. The chief of police shall post signs to such effect, and it shall be unlawful for any person to park or leave unattended any vehicle in violation thereof. No person shall be liable for parking on a street unposted in violation of this chapter. (Ord. 2199, 4-20-1987)

9-13-14: PENALTIES:

Violation of any of the terms or conditions of the parade permit by any person is a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2199, 4-20-1987)