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modified or amended by specific prov1S1ons of the primary Code. The said Model Traffic Ordinance is a complete traffic code which governs the method of operation and equipment of all motor vehicles and regulates all traffic conditions within the City of Louisville. Its purpose is to provide rules and regulations which are necessary for the public health and safety and which shall at the same time provide uniformity of application and interpretation with the traffic regulations in other parts of the State. Section 7. Penalty Provisions. The penalty provisions contained in the "Municipal Code of the ci. ty- of Louisville are hereinafter set forth in full: "32.1 Required Obedience to Code. It shall be a, viola- tion or-this Code for any person-to do any act which is forbidden or declared to be unlawful, or to fail to do or perform any act required, in this Code. ~32.2 Fines and Penalties. Any person who shall be con- victed-or-a v101atTOn of this Code shall be fined in a sum of not less than $1.00 nor more than $300.00, or imprisoned for a term not exceeing 90 days, for each offense. Where any violation is a continuing offense, each day that the viola- tion continues shall be considered and held to be a separate and distinct offense. (C.R.S. 1953, 139-32-1(79), 139-33-1) "32.3 Failure To Pay Fine Imprisonment. If any defendant shall neglect or refuse~ sat1sfy any f1ne 1mposed for a viola- tion of this Code, he shall upon order of the police magis- trate, be committed to the city jailor other place of con- finement provided for that purpose until such judgment and costs are fully satisfied; provided that no such imprisonment shall exceed 90 days for anyone offense. (C.R.S. 1953, 139-84-14) "32.4 Satisfaction of Fine By Imprisonment. Any person imprisoned for the non-payment:ot a-fine snail be credited for time served at the rate of $2.00 per day of 24 hours, exclusive of board. "32.5 Persons Confined May Be Required To Work. Any person-committe'dtojail for anoIation or thIS Code may be required to work for the City at such labor as may be designated by the chief of police, within or without the jailor other place provided for the imprisonment of such offenders, not exceeding 10 hours for each working day. (C.R.S. 1953, 139-84-14) "32.6 Credit on Jail Sentence for Good Behavior. The chief or-policr shalT hiVe the power-rQ reduce the sentence of a person confined under a jail sentence imposed upon him, where the person so confined does all work assigned to him, abides by the rules of the jail and all instructions given him, and otherwise conducts himself in a proper manner. Such reduction of sentence because of good conduct shall be