§ 12-03-030. Transportation regulations.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person in charge of a vehicle containing explosives to smoke in, upon or near such vehicle; or to drive, load or unload the vehicle in a careless or reckless manner.

(b)

It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle containing explosives on any street in the city except in compliance with the following rules:

(1)

No such vehicle shall be so operated unless it is marked, loaded and equipped in full compliance with all laws of the state relating thereto.

(2)

No trailer shall be used for the conveyance of explosives in the city but semitrailers as defined by statute may be so used.

(3)

No vehicle carrying explosives shall be parked or permitted to stand anywhere in the city longer than is necessary to make a lawful delivery; provided that, the standing of such vehicle made necessary by mechanical trouble, traffic conditions, accident or in obedience to the direction of a police officer or traffic signals shall not be considered a violation of this section.

(Code 1960, § 7-3-3; Ord. No. 1563 , 4-24-18)