Chapter 10.02
MODEL TRAFFIC ORDINANCE

Sections:

10.02.010    Model Traffic Ordinance.

10.02.020    Existing ordinances controlling.

10.02.030    Violation deemed infraction – Exceptions.

10.02.040    Effect of repeal or amendment on prior acts.

10.02.010 Model Traffic Ordinance.

The Washington Model Traffic Ordinance, Chapter 308-330 WAC, as now exists or as may be hereafter amended, is adopted by reference as the traffic ordinance of the city of Soap Lake, as if set forth in full in this chapter. (Ord. 1333 § 1, 2022).

10.02.020 Existing ordinances controlling.

In the event of conflict or inconsistency between a regulation set forth in the MTO and an existing or specifically adopted city ordinance, so long as the city ordinance remains lawful, the provisions of the city ordinance shall be controlling. (Ord. 1333 § 1, 2022).

10.02.030 Violation deemed infraction – Exceptions.

Unless another penalty is expressly provided for by law, in the MTO (including in the statutes that are adopted by reference therein), or by Chapter 46.63 RCW et seq. or by city ordinance, any person who is convicted of violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions of the MTO shall be guilty of a traffic infraction. (Ord. 1333 § 1, 2022).

10.02.040 Effect of repeal or amendment on prior acts.

Repeal or amendment of any ordinance by the ordinance codified in this chapter shall have no effect on previously issued citations or complaints, nor on acts committed or omitted prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter and the repealed or amended sections shall remain in effect as to those citations, complaints and acts only. (Ord. 1333 § 1, 2022).