§ 14-6. Adoption of Michigan Vehicle Code.

(a)

The Michigan Vehicle Code (MCL 257.1 et seq.), and all amendments effective as of the date this ordinance [from which this section derives] is hereby re-adopted and incorporated by reference, including all amendments thereafter made to the Michigan Vehicle Code. Amendments made to the Michigan Vehicle Code shall become effective as adopted by reference herein effective the same date they become effective in the Michigan Vehicle Code. The penalties and procedures prescribed pursuant to the Michigan Vehicle Code are adopted by reference, however, the city may not enforce any provision of the Michigan Vehicle Code for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than ninety-three (93) days, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section.

(b)

Section 625(1)(C) of the Michigan Vehicle Code, 1949 PA 300, MCL § 257.625, is specifically adopted and incorporated by reference, including all amendments thereafter made to such section. A violation of the prohibited conduct in § 625(1)(C), which has been adopted in this section, is a misdemeanor punishable by one (1) or more of the following:

(1)

Community service for not more than three hundred sixty (360) hours.

(2)

Imprisonment for not more than one hundred eighty (180) days.

(3)

A fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) or more than seven hundred dollars ($700.00).

(Ord. No. 2002-4, 7-22-02; Ord. No. 2017-9, § 1, 10-23-17)