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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-10-03 (146) Parking Regulations 60 o 3J ORDINANCE NO. / AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING OF VEHICLES UPON CITY STREETS; PRESCRIBING MINIMUM NUMBER OF LIGHTS TO BE DISPLAYED ON MOTOR VEHICLES; REQUIRING THAT OPERATORS OF MOTOR VEHICLES HAVE VALID OPERATORS' LICENSES; REQUIRING THAT MOTOR VEHICLES BE EQUIPPED WITH MUFFLERS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION, AND PROHIBITING THE USE OF DEVICES WHICH TEND TO CREATE SMOKE OR NOISE; AND PROVID- ING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NO. 51, 52, 56, 57, and 60. BE. IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS F RIDA, a.s follows : SECTION I: (a.) Re ula.tion of Parking of Automobiles or Other Vehicles Uon City Streets and City Property. - It shall be unlawful for any pers n to park any automobile or other vehicle upon city streets or city property in any manner different from or contrary., to, or for longer pe iods of time, than that which is indicated on appropriately mar ed signs upon streets or other signs authorized and placed by proper au hority. (b) Penalty for Violation: Every person who is convicted of a. violation of this section shall be punished by a. fine of not more han TE ($10.00) DOLLARS, or by imprisonment in the city jail for a. pe iod of not more than TEN (10) days, or both. SECTION II: (a.) Motor Vehicles Required to Display Lights Within Specified Ho rs. Every automobile operated in the city at any time from a. ore half hour after sunset to a. one half, hour before sunrise, and a.t any Y other time when there is not sufficient light to render discernabl€ persons and vehicles on the streets a.t a. distance of 200 feet ahea.d•, shall- .displa.y two (2) white illuminated headlights and two (2) red lights at the: rear of said automobile, trailer, or other vehicle-, such li hts a.t the rear to be unobstructed by any portion of said a.u.tom bile; ana each automobile, trailer, or other vehicle must have a. white light placed to shine on the registration plate and render it clearly le ible from a. distance of fifty feet to the rear. In addition to the requirements set forth in the preceding paragraph, the lower or passing beam of the headlights shall be used -1- I • L I • at all times during the twilight hours in the morning, the twilight hours in the evening and during fog, smoke and rain. (b) Penalty for Violation; Every person who is convicted of a violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than. Twenty-five ($25.00) Dollars or by imprisonment in the city jail for a period of not more than Ten (10) days, or both. I SECTION III: (a) Requirement that Operators, of Motor Vehicles Have Valid Operators ' Licenses or Permits. It shall be unlawful for any perso to erate an automobile or other motor vehicle within the City unl ss P said operator has a valid driver 's license or permit issued by the pro er authority, and that the operation of said vehicle is done in con ormance with and according to privileges granted by said licens or ermit. (b) Penalty for Violation: Every person who is convicted of a violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than Fifty ($50.00) Dollars or by imprisonment in the city jail for a period of not more thirty (30) days, or both. SECTION IV; (a) Requirement That Motor Vehicles be Equipped with a Muffler in Good Working Condition, and Prohibiting Use of Certain Devices. Every motor vehicle, while being operated in the City shall, at all o p s 1 , times, be equipped with a muffler: in good working order- and in con.- . start operation to prevent excessive or unnecessary noise or annoying smoke, and no person shall use a muffler cutout, bypass or similar device upon motor vehicles while operated within the City. (b) Penalty for Violation. . Every person who is convicted of a violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more Ili than Ten ($10,00) Dollars or by imprisonment in the city jail for a period of not more than ten (10) days, or both. -2- I ' H . SECTION V: (a) Prior Ordinances Repealed.1 Ordinance numbers 51, 52, 56, I � 57 and 60, according to the numbering scheme of this City, be and the same are hereby repealed, a • SECTION VI : I I Saving Clause.. If any part of this Ordinance shall be in any Court of competent jurisdiction, be held to be unconstitutional, such ruling shall not effect the validity of the remainder of this Ordin rice. The foregoing Ordinance No.No was read and passed on ts first reading by the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills, Flo ida, on the / .- __ L -.day of August,,64% (P f._ Press.dent of C °`ty Council Att st J ` 'C' Clerk r The foregoing "=_- a_ ® Ordinance No. was read and pass d on its second reading by the City Council of- the City of_Zephyrhill , Florida, on the day ofrAugu 19'60. President of C' ty Council Attest : // (/ %ty Clerk The foregoing Ordinance No, was read and pass d on ts third reading by the City Counc il of the City----of -Zephyrhills, Flo ida, on the 3 day of President of City' Council 7 v Attest ty Clerk G // The foregoing Ordinance No.j(Pwas approved by me this day of rP _��_ 1960.. H / __ Mayor -3-