Cadillac |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 40. TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES |
Article III. PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING |
Division 2. PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU |
§ 40-85. Schedule.
The following schedules of fines shall be imposed for violations covered by this article:
(1)
Prohibitions generally.
Offense Penalty First Second Third Abandoned vehicle $10.00 $15.00 $25.00 All night parking 10.00 15.00 25.00 Alley 10.00 15.00 25.00 Angle parking violations 10.00 15.00 25.00 Between sidewalk and curb 10.00 15.00 25.00 Bicycle parking violations 10.00 15.00 25.00 Bus, taxicab stand violations 10.00 15.00 25.00 Bus, parking other than bus stop 10.00 15.00 25.00 Disabled vehicle, failure to move 10.00 15.00 25.00 Failure to set brakes 10.00 15.00 25.00 Keys in vehicle or motor running 10.00 15.00 25.00 Loading zone violation 10.00 15.00 25.00 Meters, not parked within space 10.00 15.00 25.00 Obstructing traffic 10.00 15.00 25.00 Parking too far from curb 10.00 15.00 25.00 (2)
Parking for prohibited purpose.
Offense Penalty First Second Third Displaying vehicle for sale $10.00 $15.00 $25.00 Working or repairing vehicle (except for emergency) 10.00 15.00 25.00 Displaying advertising 10.00 15.00 25.00 Selling merchandise 10.00 15.00 25.00 Storage over 48 hours 10.00 15.00 25.00 Parking on grade, wheels not turned to curb 10.00 15.00 25.00 Private property, without owners consent 10.00 15.00 25.00 Taxicab, parking other than cabstand 10.00 15.00 25.00 (3)
Prohibited parking (signs unnecessary).
Offense Penalty First Second Third Tow away zone $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 Fire lane 25.00 25.00 25.00 On sidewalk 25.00 25.00 25.00 In front of drive (within two feet) 25.00 25.00 25.00 Within intersection 25.00 25.00 25.00 Within 15 feet of fire hydrant 25.00 25.00 25.00 On crosswalk 25.00 25.00 25.00 Within 20 feet of crosswalk or 15 feet of corner lot lines 25.00 25.00 25.00 Within 30 feet of street side traffic sign or signal 25.00 25.00 25.00 Within 50 feet of railroad crossing 25.00 25.00 25.00 Within 20 feet of fire station entrance 25.00 25.00 25.00 Within 75 feet of fire station entrance on opposite side of street (sign required) 25.00 25.00 25.00 Beside street excavation when traffic obstructed 25.00 25.00 25.00 Double parking 25.00 25.00 25.00 On bridge or viaduct or within tunnel 25.00 25.00 25.00 In front of theater (sign required) 25.00 25.00 25.00 Blocking emergency exit 25.00 25.00 25.00 Blocking fire escape 25.00 25.00 25.00 Truck standing 25.00 25.00 25.00 Backing into metered stall 25.00 25.00 25.00 Between 2:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m.—November 15 through April 15 25.00 25.00 25.00 Parking on the tree lawn without a permit from the city engineer 25.00 25.00 25.00 Prohibited zone (signs required) (includes police vehicle only, overtime parking and all other posted areas) 25.00 25.00 25.00 Parked on wrong side or roadway facing traffic 25.00 25.00 25.00 (4)
Meter violations.
a.
If paid within 24 hours, the fine is $2.00.
b.
Each subsequent violation in the same space while the first violation is unpaid, the fine is $5.00.
c.
During the next eight days after expiration of the first 24 hours, the fine is $10.00.
d.
After ten days, the penalty is court.
(5)
Time zone violations (free parking).
a.
Two-hour zone.
1.
If paid within 24 hours, the fine is $15.00.
2.
Each subsequent violation in the same zone while the first violation is unpaid, the fine is $25.00.
3.
During the next eight days after expiration of the first 24 hours, the fine is $30.00.
4.
After ten days, the penalty is court.
b.
One-hour zone.
1.
If paid within 24 hours, the fine is $15.00.
2.
Each subsequent violation in the same zone while the first violation is unpaid, the fine is $25.00.
3.
During the next eight days after expiration of the first 24 hours, the fine is $30.00.
4.
After ten days, the penalty is court.
The time zones shall be established by the city council upon a recommendation by a parking committee which shall be appointed by the city council.
(Prior Code, § 10.86; Ord. No. 83-03, 11-5-1984; Ord. No. 85-12, 10-7-1985; Ord. No. 89-21, 12-4-1989; Ord. No. 90-13, 7-5-1990; Ord. No. 92-06, 2-17-1992; Ord. No. 92-07, 2-17-1992)