* For statutory provisions of the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance, see RCW Ch. 46.90; for provisions on Motor Vehicles generally, see RCW Title 46.

The “Washington Model Traffic Ordinance,” Chapter 46.90 RCW, hereinafter in this title, referred to as the “MTO,” and RCW Sections 46.52.088, 46.61.074, 46.61.202, 46.61.215, 46.61.261, 46.61.264, 46.61.266, 46.61.269, 46.61.520, 46.61.540, 46.61.606, 46.61.608, 46.61.614, 46.64.017, and Chapter 176, 1st Ex. Sess., laws of 1979 are hereby adopted by reference as and for the traffic ordinance of this city as if set forth in full herein as presently constituted or hereinafter amended, with the exception of the penalty provisions thereof which are superseded by the penalty provisions of this chapter set forth in Section 10.04.060 and except as provided in Section 10.04.020. (Ord. 1119 § A, 2001; Ord. 611 § 1, 1980; Ord. 539 § 1, 1976).

The following sections of the MTO are not adopted by reference and are expressly deleted: RCW Sections 46.90.500 through 46.90.540, 46.12.070 and 46.12.010, 46.16.135, 46.16.380, and 46.16.505, 46.20.031, 46.20.041 and 46.20.391, are expressly deleted: RCW Sections 46.90.500 through 46.90.540, 46.12.070 and 46.12.010, 46.16.135, 46.16.380, and 46.16.505, 46.20.031, 46.20.041 and 46.20.391, 46.37.351, 46.37.365, 46.37.370, 46.37.425, and 46.37.590, 46.44.090 through 46.44.120, 46.48.170. (Ord. 539 § 2, 1976).

Incident to the adoption of the MTO by reference, by the ordinance codified in this chapter, copies of the text of the adopted MTO and of other statutes shall be filed as required by RCW 35A.12.140 for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 539 § 6, 1976).

All fines or forfeitures collected upon conviction or upon the forfeiture of bail of any person charged with a violation of any of the provisions of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be paid into the general fund of the city. (Ord. 539 § 5, 1976).

Failure, refusal or neglect on the part of any judicial or other officer or employee receiving or having custody of any such fine or forfeiture of bail, either before or after a deposit in said general fund, to comply with the provisions of Section 10.04.040 shall constitute misconduct in office and shall be grounds for removal therefrom, provided appropriate removal action is taken pursuant to state law relating to removal of public officials. (Ord. 539 § 4, 1976).

Unless another penalty is expressly provided by law in the MTO or in the statutes that are adopted by reference in Section 10.04.010, any person who is convicted of violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars or by imprisonment not to exceed ninety days. (Ord. 539 § 3, 1976).