Traffic Violations Bureau Schedule and Fines

A current list of violations, fines for each violation, and their code provisions.

Speeding
Violations Code Provisions Fines*
Not in excess of 19 mph over the posted zone 17.10.010 $75
Exceeding reasonable speed 17.10.020 $75
Impeding the flow of traffic (too slow speed) 17.20.050 & 17.10.060 $75

Traffic Signs, Signals and Radio Markings

Violations

 Code Provisions

Fines*
Fail to yield right of way to vehicle after making stop at stop sign 17.08.050 (A) $75
Disobeyed stop sign (School, playground, Church, Major and All Others 17.08.090 & 17.08.100 $75
Disobeyed electric signal 17.08.130 $75
Disobeyed flasing red signal 17.08.150 (A) $75
Disobeyed "slow-caution" sign 17.08.150 $75
Failing to oberve yield right-of-way signs 17.08.050 $75
Disobeyed other traffic control signals and devices 17.08.020 $75
Disregarding flashing amber signal 17.08.150 $75

Turning Movements

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*
Failed to yield right of way to pedestrian or vehicle when
making right turn after stop on red
 17.08.130 $75
Improper right turn-failure to stop at stop light   $75
Prohibited "U" turn 17.12.020 $75
Improper left turn/right turn 17.17.010 $75

Right of Way Vehicles

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*
Failing to reduce speed and yield at intersection 17.10.020 $75
Failing to stop emerging from alley or driveway 17.16.140 $50
Failing to yeild emerging from alley or driveway 17.16.140 $50
Failing to give way upon hearing horn of overtaking vehicle 17.16.110 (2) $50
Failing to yeild to emergecny vehicles 17.14.030 $100
Blocking Intersection (even with signal) 17.10.050 & 17.24.070 ( C)(W) $50

Wrong Side of Wrong Way

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*
Wrong direction on one-way street 17.08.60 $75
Fail to keep to right (left side of roadway) 17.16.100 $75
Driving wrong side of divided street or highway 17.16.100 $150

Signal Intention

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*
Failed to signal before turning 17.16.150 $75
Failed to signal for slowing and/or stopping 17.16.150 (3) $75
Improper signal 17.16.150 $75

Passing or Overtaking

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*
Improper lane usage-weaving 17.16.120 $75
Passing or overtaking stopped school bus 17.16.190 $150

Violations Against Pedestrians

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*
Failing to yeild right-of-way to pedestrian at electric signal when making right or left turn 17.20.050 & 17.20.090 $100
Failing to give right-of-way to pedestrian in crosswalks 17.20.090 $100
Failing to yield right-of -way to pedestrian after making stop at stop sign 17.20.050 $100
Passing vehicle stopped for pedestrian 17.20.020 $150

Pedestrian Violations

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*
Disobeyed traffic officers' signals 17.20.010 $75
Disobeyed traffic control signals and devices in walk light 17.20.010 $75
Crossing street other than in crosswalk in central traffic district 17.20.040 $75
Crossing at a place other than crosswalk 17.20.030 $75

Bicycle and Motorcycle Violations

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*
No lights at night 17.32.090 & 17.36.070 $75
Failure to obey police officers' direction 17.06.020 $100
Failure to observe traffic signals, signs, devices 17.36.020 $75

License Plate Violations

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*
Obstructed state license plate 17.52.070, 17.52.290 & 17.52.300 $50
Exceeding authorized weight of license (weight to be determined by issuing officer) 17.30.030 $75 plus 10/lb over limit
Operating a motor vehicle without valid and proper license plates 17.52.270 & 17.52.290 $50
with proof   $10.00 fixed
No state vehicle license 17.52.290, 17.92.290, 17.92.270 & 17.92.300 $50
with proof    
Improper vehicle registration (failed to transfer plates) 17.52.140 $50
with proof of transfer   $10

License Violations (Operator and Chauffeur, Etc.)

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*
Using an operator or chauffeur license or instruction permit issued to someone else 17.52.270 (E) $100
Ledning an operator or chauffeur license or instruction permit to someone else 17.52.270 (G) $100
Displayed canceled, revoked, suspended, fictitious or fraudulently altered operator or chauffeur license or instruction permit 17.52.270 (F) $100
Failed to heed restricitons on drivers license 17.52.270 (H) $100
Failed to carry or display operator or chauffeur license or instruction permit 17.52.270 (K) $50
No chauffeur license 17.52.270 (A) (B) $250
Operating a motorcycle/motor scooter/motor bike wihtout an operator or chauffeur license indication - motorcycle qualified 17.582.270 ( C ) $100
Lending a motorcycle ot someone without an operator or chauffeur license indicating motorcycle qualified 17.16.350 & 17.52.270 (J) $75
Allowing an unauthorized person to operate one's motor vehicle 17.52.270 (M) $75
Failure to surrender revoked, suspended, or canceled operator or chauffeur license or instruction permit 17.52.270 (N) $150

Certificate of Inspection Violations

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*
Failed to display a valid certification of inspection 17.52.310 $50
with proof of certificate   $10

Load Violations

Violations

 Code Provisions

Fines*
Failed to properly secure a vehicle load 17.52.330 (A) (B) $100
Driving with more than three persons over 16 in front seat (overcrowding) 17.16.070 $150
Driving overloaded vehicle 17.16.080 $150

Equipment Violations/Traffic Rules

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*
Operating a motor vehicle isplyaing a red light (not an emergency vehicle or school bus) 17.14.010 $75
Operating a motor vehicle with Auxiliary lamps or spot lamps which when lighted are not substantially white, yellow or amber 17.52.350 $75
Operating a motor vehicle with headlamps which are not substantially white 17.52.350 $75
Driving with other equipment defects (specify) 17.32.010 $50
Excessive emissions 17.31.050 $50
Defective muffler 17.32.050 $50
No rear vision mirror 17.32.060 $50
Unnecessary noise by use of horn, siren , bells or gongs 17.32.090 $50
Excessive or unnecessary noise 17.163.180 $75
Defective windshield 17.32.020 & 17.32.110 $50
Unnecessary and loud noise by vehicles overloaded or in disrepair 17.32.040 $50
Defective brakes for auto or motorcycle 17.32.100 $50
No red flag on projecting load (daytime) 17.16.160 $75
Driving over fire hose 17.16.101 $100
Driving with glaring headlights 17.16.410 $75
No headlights 17.16.400 and 17.32.070 $75
One headlight 17.32.070 $75
No tail light 17.32.080 $75
Unilluminated state license plate 17.32.080 $75
No stop light or signal when stopping 17.16.150 (D) $50
Excessive noise (radio) 17.16.180 $100
No child restraint 17.82.030 $25
No seat belt 17.84.030 $10

Commercial Vehicle Violations

 Violations

 Code Provisions

Fines*
Failed to display name/address/gross weight on commercial motor vehicle 17.52.340 $75
Commercial vehicle over 24,000 lbs in downtown area (unless loading, unloading or servicing 17.68.010 $100

Miscellaneous Violations

Violations

 Code Provisions

Fines*
Following another vehicle too closely 17.16.130 $75
Improper backing up 17.16.050 $75
Driving over sidewalk 17.16.040 $150
Following emergency apparatus (fire/police) 17.14.040 $150
Driving through funeral procession 17.16.020 $75
Alighting from parked vehicle on "traffic side" in a careless manner 17.16.060 $50
Private vehicle operated on Locust Street between Broadway and 11th Street from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays 17.16.020 $75

Other Miscellaneous Non-Hazardous Conditions

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*
Interference with official traffic control device 17.08.180 $75
Littering street with debris (from a vehicle) 11.18.070 $50
Taxi soliciting patronage 17.16.200 $50
Truck in prohibited area   $75
Unattended vehicle (motor runnig, ignition unlocked or ignition with keys left in) 17.16.210 $50
Rubbish or bulk hauling vehicle in motion with contents uncovered 17.52.330 $150
Rubbish or bulk hauling vehicle without suitable cover and/or tailgate 17.52.330 $150
Permitted load to fall and remain on street/roadway 17.52.330

$250

*Court costs are not included in these Fines.

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