DIVISION 2. - TRAFFIC [56]


Sec. 70-71. - Interfering with traffic.

No person shall make any display or exhibit of any kind or carry on any performance or do anything which will cause numbers of persons to congregate to the interference or obstruction to pedestrian and vehicular traffic in any park or to other proper use of the park, except as authorized.

(Code 1970, § 18-44; Ord. No. 77-02, § 34, 10-5-76; Ord. No. 94-05, § II, 4-26-94)

Sec. 70-72. - Authority to direct traffic; compliance required.

(a)

Authorized law enforcement officers and park personnel shall direct traffic as needed in parks and on roadways adjacent thereto. All persons shall comply with lawful orders, signals and direction of such officers and personnel.

(b)

All persons shall observe and comply with posted traffic signs.

(Code 1970, § 18-51; Ord. No. 77-02, § 41, 10-5-76)

Sec. 70-73. - Manner of operation.

All vehicles in parks, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, scooters, minibikes, trail bikes, wagons, bicycles, trailers, must be used safely, properly and only operated in designated areas without the possibility of injury to others.

(Code 1970, § 18-58; Ord. No. 77-02, § 48, 10-5-76; Ord. No. 94-05, § II, 4-26-94)

Sec. 70-74. - Speed limits.

No person shall drive a vehicle in any park at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent, having due regard for the surface, width and condition of paving and the traffic thereon, particularly when near children or bicyclers. Speed shall not exceed 15 miles per hour.

(Code 1970, § 18-52; Ord. No. 77-02, § 42, 10-5-76)

Sec. 70-75. - Restricted areas.

No person shall drive any vehicle on any area of any park, except designated roadways, parking areas or other such areas as may be indicated by the department of parks and recreation.

(Code 1970, § 18-53; Ord. No. 77-02, § 43, 10-5-76)

Sec. 70-76. - Parking on roadway.

All vehicles in parks shall be parked only in established parking areas or in such other areas and at such times as the department of parks and recreation designate. Full parking on roadways is prohibited. If a breakdown occurs or to observe a natural scenic feature, drivers may park vehicles temporarily off the right side of roadway. Automobiles may be parked in such a manner for the minimum time necessary to complete repairs or to view the natural feature. No stopping or parking is permitted even briefly on the left side of any roadway.

(Code 1970, § 18-54; Ord. No. 77-02, § 44, 10-5-76)

Sec. 70-77. - Parking in designated areas.

Parking at any established parking area in any park shall be in compliance with markings thereon and instructions of park personnel who may be present. Parking is prohibited in any zone designated and marked no parking or otherwise marked for restricted use, except briefly for the expeditious loading or unloading of passengers or freight and in no case in excess of five minutes for passengers and ten minutes for freight.

(Code 1970, § 18-55; Ord. No. 77-02, § 45, 10-5-76)

Sec. 70-78. - Parking violations.

A motor vehicle parked in violation of this division will be towed at the owner's expense.

(Code 1970, § 18-56; Ord. No. 77-02, § 46, 10-5-76)

Sec. 70-79. - Bicycles.

Bicycles in parks shall be ridden on roads or designated bicycle paths only. They may be pushed by hand over open spaces, such as lawns or beaches or paved areas reserved for pedestrian use. Bicycles shall be neither ridden nor pushed along designated nature trails.

(Code 1970, § 18-57; Ord. No. 77-02, § 47, 10-5-76; Ord. No. 94-05, § II, 4-26-94)



FOOTNOTE(S):


(56) Cross reference— Traffic and vehicles, ch. 106. (Back)

(56) State Law reference— Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law, F.S. ch. 316. (Back)