HomeMy WebLinkAbout031 - 03/02/2004 - AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CODE RELATING TO TINTED WINDSHIELDS ORDINANCE NO. 031, 2004
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING SECTIONS 227(3) AND (4)
OF THE FORT COLLINS TRAFFIC CODE
RELATING TO TINTED WINDSHIELDS
WHEREAS, at the time of the adoption of the Fort Collins Traffic Code, it was the
understanding of staff and Council that the Traffic Code would most likely be subject to future
amendments; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins Police Services utilizes vehicles with windows that have been
tinted beyond the limits set forth in the Fort Collins Traffic Code; and
WHEREAS, such tint on the windows is beneficial and desirable for effective law
enforcement and the protection of City property from possible theft; and
WHEREAS, it is Council's desire to amend the Fort Collins Traffic Code to include a
provision allowing law enforcement vehicles and personnel an exemption from the window tint
restrictions contained in Section 227(3) of the Traffic Code.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That Section 227(3) of the Fort Collins Traffic Code of the City is hereby
amended to read as follows:
(3) (a) Except as provided in Paragraph(b)of this Subsection(3),any person
who violates any provision of this Section shall be punished in
accordance with Section 1-15 of the City Code.
(b) (I) Any person who installs, covers or treats a windshield or
window so that the windshield or window does not meet the
requirements of Paragraph (a) of Subsection (1) of this
Section shall be punished in accordance with Section 1-15 of
the City Code.
(II) Subsection(1)(a)through(e)of this Section shall not apply to
law enforcement vehicles, police officers, peace officers or
other law enforcement officers operating a motor vehicle
while in the performance of their official duties.
Section 2. That Section 227(4) of the Fort Collins Traffic Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
(4) This Section shall apply to all motor vehicles,except as provided in Section
(3)(b)(II) above.
Introduced and considered favorably on first reading and ordered published this 17th day of
February, A.D. 2004, and to be presented for final passage on the 2nd y of March, A.D. 2004.
Mayor
ATTEST:IZL�k
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City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 2nd day of March, A.D. 2004.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk