TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT

6-1 Purpose

6-2 Authority

6-3 Adoption of Ordinance

6-4 General Provisions

6-5 Forfeiture Penalty

6-6 Enforcement

SEC 6-1 PURPOSE.

This ordinance is entitled the "Town of Barnes Traffic Ordinance". The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate motor vehicle traffic.

SEC. 6-2 AUTHORITY.

The Town Board of the Town of Barnes has the specific statutory authority, powers and duties, pursuant to the specific statutory sections noted in this ordinance and/or by its adoption of village powers under Sec. 60.10, (2001-2002) Wis. Stats., to regulate, control, prevent and enforce against in the Town of Barnes certain uses, activities, businesses and operations by persons that may affect the traffic in the Town of Barnes.

SEC. 6-3 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE.

The Town Board of the Town of Barnes has, by adoption of this ordinance, confirmed the specific statutory authority, powers and duties noted in the specific sections of this ordinance and has established, by these sections and this ordinance, the regulations, controls and enforcement against certain uses, activities, businesses and operations by persons that may affect the traffic in the Town of Barnes.

SEC. 6-4 GENERAL PROVISIONS.

(a) Except as specifically noted otherwise in this ordinance, in Chapters 340 to 348, (2001-2002) Wis. Stats., inclusive, Chapter 350 and Chapter 941, (2001-2002) Wis. Stats., describing and defining regulations with respect to vehicles, traffic and snowmobiles for which the penalty is a forfeiture only, including penalties to be imposed and procedure for prosecution, are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference by the Town of Barnes and made part of this ordinance as if fully set forth herein.

(b) Any future amendments, modifications, revisions, additions or deletions of the above noted statutory Chapters shall be incorporated herein and made part of this ordinance in order to secure uniform state regulations of traffic on the public highways, roads, streets and alleys of the State of Wisconsin.

Chapter 340, (2001-2002) Wis. Stats.

340.01 Words and Phrases Defined

Chapter 341, (2001-2002) Wis. Stats.

341.01 Words and Phrases Defined

341.04 Operating Unregistered or Improperly

Registered Vehicle

341.05 When Vehicle Exempt from Registration

341.07 Certain Vehicles to be Registered by

341.08 Resident Lessee

341.08 Application for Registration

341.11(4) Display of Registration Certificate

341.15 Display of Registration Plates

341.16 Surrender of Illegible Plates

341.42 Reciprocity Permits

341.51 Registration of Dealer, Distributor,

Manufacturer or Transporter

341.55 Misuse of Plates

341.61 Improper Use of Evidence of Registration

341.62 False Evidence of Registration

341.63(3) Surrender of Plates Upon Suspension

Chapter 342, (2001-2002) Wis. Stats.

342.01 Words and Phrases Defined

342.05 Certificate of Title Required

342.06 Application for Certificate of Title

342.15 Transfer of Interest in a Vehicle

342.16 Transfer to or from Dealer

342.30(3) Assignment and Stamping of New Identification

Numbers

342.31(2) Report of Stolen or Abandoned Vehicle

342.33 Sale of Vehicle Used as Taxicab

342.34 Destruction of Vehicle

Chapter 343, (2001-2002) Wis. Stats.

343.01 Words and Phrases Defined

343.05 Operating Without Valid Driver's License

343.10 Occupational Licenses

343.12 School Bus Operators to Obtain Special License

343.125 Chauffeurs to Obtain Special License

343.18 License to be Carried

343.19 Duplicate Licenses

343.22 Notice of Change of Address or Name

343.305 Implied Consent

343.35 Surrender of License Upon Revocation, Cancellation or Suspension

343.44 Driving After License Revoked or Suspended

343.45 Permitting Unauthorized Persons to Drive

Chapter 344, (2001-2002) Wis. Stats.

344.01 Words and Phrases Defined

Chapters 346, (2001-2002) Wis. Stats.

346.01 Words and Phrases Defined

346.32 Required Position for Turning Into Private Road or Driveway

346.33 Where Turns Prohibited

346.34 Turning Movements and Required Signal on Turning and Stopping

346.35 Method of Giving Signals on Turning and Stopping

346.37 Traffic Control Signal Legend

346.38 Pedestrian Control Signals

346.39 Flashing Signals

346.40 Whistle Signals

346.41 Display of Unauthorized Signs and Signals Prohibited

346.42 Interference with Signs and Signals Prohibited

346.44 All Vehicles to Stop at Signal Indicating Approach of Train

346.45 Certain Vehicles to Stop at all Railroad Crossings

346.46 Vehicles to Stop at Stop Signs

346.47 When Vehicles Using Alley or Non-Highway Access to Stop

346.48 Vehicles to Stop for School Buses Loading or Unloading Children

346.50 Exceptions to Stopping and Parking Restrictions

346.51 Stopping, Standing or Parking Outside of Business or Residence Districts

346.52 Stopping Prohibited in Certain Specified Places

346.53 Parking Prohibited in Certain Specified Places

346.54 How to Park and Stop on Streets

346.55 Other Restrictions on Parking and Stopping

346.57(2) Reasonable and Prudent Speed

346.57(3) Conditions Requiring Reduced Speed

346.57(4)

(a)-(c) Fixed Speed Limits in School or Safety Zones

346.57(4)

(d)-(h) Fixed Speed Limits

346.57(4)

(hm) Emergency Energy Speed Limit

346.57(4)

(i) Speeding in Park or Recreation Area

346.57(5) Zoned and Posted Speed Limits

346.58 Special Speed Restrictions for Certain Vehicles

346.59 Minimum Speed Regulations

346.595 Motor Driven Cycles

346.61 Applicability of Sections Relating to Reckless and Drunken Driving

346.62(2) Reckless Driving (First Offense Within Five (5) Years)

346.63 Operating Under Influence of Intoxicant or Other Drug

346.66 Applicability of Sections Relating to Accidents and Accident Reporting

346.68 Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle

346.69 Duty Upon Striking Property on or Adjacent to Highway

346.70 Duty to Report Accident

346.71 Coroners to Report

346.72 Garages to Keep Record of Repairs of Accident Damage

346.73 Accident Reports Confidential

346.77 Responsibility of Parent or Guardian for violation of Bicycle and Play Vehicle Regulations

346.78 Play Vehicles Not to be Used on Roadway

346.79 Special Rules Applicable to Bicycles

346.80 Riding Bicycle on Roadway

346.804 Riding Bicycle on Sidewalks

346.81 Lamps and Other Equipment on Bicycles

346.87 Limitation on Backing

346.88 Obstruction of Operator

346.89 Inattentive Driving

346.90 Following Emergency Vehicle

346.91 Crossing Fire Hose

346.92 Illegal Riding

346.93 Intoxicants in Vehicles Carrying Minors

346.935 Drinking in Motor Vehicles on Highway

346.94 Miscellaneous Prohibited Acts

Chapter 347, (2001-2002) Wis. Stats.

347.01 Words and Phrases Defined

Chapter 347, (2001-2002) Wis. Stats.

347.03 Sale of Prohibited Equipment

347.04 Improperly Equipped Vehicle

347.06 When Lighted Lamps Required

347.07 Special Restrictions on Lamps and the Use Thereof

347.08 Determining the Visibility Distance and Mounted Height of Lamps

347.09 Headlamps on Motor Vehicles

347.10 Headlamp Specifications for Motor Vehicles Other Than Power-Driven Cycles

347.11 Headlamp Specifications for Power-Driven Cycles and Motor Bicycles

347.12 Use of Multiple-Beam Headlamps

347.13 Tail Lamps and Registration Plate Lamps

347.14 Stop Lamps

347.15 Direction Signal Lamps or Devices

347.16 Clearance Lamps and Reflectors

347.18 Mounting of Clearance Lamps and Reflectors

347.19 Visibility of Clearance Lamps or Reflectors

347.20 Lamp or Flag on Projecting Load

Chapter 348, (2001-2002) Wis. Stats.

348.01 Words and Phrases Defined

348.18 Weight Limitations Apply to Publicly-Owned Vehicles; Exceptions

348.185 Empty Weight to be Indicated on Side of Certain Vehicles; Rules

348.19 Traffic Officers May Weigh Vehicles and Require Removal of Excess Load

348.20 Policy in Prosecuting Weight Violations

348.25 General Provisions Relating to Permits for Vehicles and Loads of Excessive Size and Weight

348.26 Single Trip Permits

348.27 Annual or Multiple Trip Permits

348.28 Permits to be Carried

SEC. 6-5 FORFEITURE PENALTY.

(a) The penalty for violation of any provision of this Section shall be a forfeiture as hereafter provided, together with court costs and fees prescribed by Sections 814.63(1) and (2) or 814.65(1). Wis. Stats., the penalty assessment for moving traffic violations and the driver improvement surcharge imposed by Sections 165.87 and 346.655, Wis. Stats., where applicable. Payment of the judgment and applicable court costs, fees, assessments and surcharges may be suspended by the sentencing court for not more than sixty (60) days. Any person eighteen (18) years of age or older who shall fail to pay the amount of the forfeiture, court costs, any penalty assessment or driver surcharge or other penalty imposed for violation of any provision of this Chapter may, upon order of the court entering judgment therefore and having jurisdiction of the case, be imprisoned until such forfeiture, costs and assessment are paid, but not exceeding ninety (90) days.

(b) Other Sanctions.

(1) By Court. Nothing herein shall preclude or affect the power of the sentencing court to exercise additional authorities granted by the Wisconsin Statutes to suspend or revoke the operating privileges of the defendant, order the defendant to submit to assessment and rehabilitation programs or to attend traffic safety school in addition to payment of a monetary penalty or in lieu or imprisonment.

(c) Forfeitures for Violation of Uniform Moving Traffic

Regulations.

Forfeitures for violations of any moving traffic regulation set forth in the Wisconsin Statutes adopted by reference in Section 5-4 shall conform to the forfeiture penalty permitted to be imposed for violations of the comparable Wisconsin Stature, including any variations or increases for subsequent offenses; provided, however, that this Subsection shall not be construed to permit prosecution under this Chapter for any offense described in Chapters 341 to 350 Wis. Stats., for which an imprisonment penalty or fine may be imposed upon the defendant.

(d) Forfeitures for Uniform Statewide Parking, Stopping and Standing Offenses.

Minimum and maximum forfeiture for violation of non-moving traffic violations adopted by reference in Section 5-4 as described in Chapters 341 to 350, Wis. Stats., shall be found in the current edition of the Revised Uniform State Traffic Deposit Schedule, as from time to time in effect after adoption by the Wisconsin Judicial Conference.

SEC. 6-6 ENFORCEMENT.

(a) Enforcement Procedures. Except where otherwise specifically provided by the laws of the State of Wisconsin or this Code, the traffic regulations in this Code of Ordinances shall be enforced in the Circuit Court of Bayfield County in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 345 and 799, Wis. Stats.

(b) Citations. The Wisconsin Uniform Traffic Citation and Complaint described and defined in the Wisconsin Statutes shall be used for enforcement of all provisions of this Section.

(c) Deposits. Deposits shall be made in conformance with Sec. 345.26, (2001-2002) Wis. Stats. If a particular deposit is not established by this statute, then the person shall deposit a forfeiture penalty as provided by the Town of Barnes and approved by the Town Board of the Town of Barnes.