Chapter 5.96
CRUISING
Sections:
5.96.010 Statutory authority.
This chapter is enacted pursuant to Section 21100 (k) of the California Vehicle Code. (Ord. 6-86 § 1)
5.96.020 Definitions.
The following definitions apply to this chapter:
“Central traffic area” means the area bordered by and including Amador Valley Boulevard from Village Parkway to San Ramon Road, San Ramon Road from Amador Valley Boulevard to Dublin Boulevard, Dublin Boulevard from San Ramon Road to Village Parkway and Village Parkway from Dublin Boulevard to Amador Valley Boulevard. It also includes the continuation of Village Parkway northerly from the intersection of Village Parkway and Amador Valley Boulevard to Kimball Street. This area shall be clearly identified by signs as required by Vehicle Code § 21100(k) that briefly and clearly state the appropriate provisions of the Vehicle Code and this chapter.
“Cruising” means driving a motor vehicle on a highway past a traffic control point, designated by a peace officer, under conditions in which traffic is congested at or near the control point, two or more times in one direction within a two-hour period after having driven past such control point one time within the same period and having been given adequate written notice after the first passing that passing the control point a second time under the same conditions stated herein shall constitute a violation of this section.
“Highway” and “motor vehicle” are as defined in Sections 360 and 415, respectively, of the California Vehicle Code. (Ord. 6-86 § 2)
5.96.030 Cruising prohibited.
Cruising in the central traffic area shall constitute an infraction. (Ord. 6-86 § 3)
5.96.040 Exclusions.
This chapter shall not apply to the following vehicles: in-service emergency vehicles, taxicabs for hire, buses and other vehicles being driven for business purposes. (Ord. 6-86 § 5)
5.96.050 Violation—Penalty.
A person who violates this chapter is guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding: (1) fifty dollars ($50) for a first violation; (2) one hundred dollars ($100) for a second violation within one year; and (3) two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each additional violation within one year. (Ord. 6-86 § 5)