Chapter 10.10
TRAVEL UPON ROADWAY

Sections:

10.10.010    Driver inattention.

10.10.010 Driver inattention.

A. No person shall operate a vehicle in an inattentive manner over and along the streets, alleys or ways open to the public of this city. For the purpose of this section, “inattentive manner” means such a manner so as to fail to maintain a careful lookout for persons or property in the direction of travel.

B. The offense of operating a vehicle in an inattentive manner shall be considered a lesser offense than, but included in, the offense of operating a vehicle in a negligent manner, and any person charged with operating a vehicle in a negligent manner may be convicted of the lesser offense of operating a vehicle in an inattentive manner.

C. A violation of this section is a civil infraction. Any person found to have committed a violation of this section shall be required to pay the traffic penalty and assessments imposed by the supreme court. (Ord. 925 § 1, 2005; Ord. 853 § 1, 2001)