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ORDINANCE NO. 1579 SERIES 2010 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF TRAFFIC BY THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2010 EDITION OF THE "MODEL TRAFFIC CODE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ADOPTED CODE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH WHEREAS, pursuant to section 42- 4- 110(1)(b), C.R.S., municipalities may, in the manner prescribed by article 16 of title 31, C.R.S., adopt by reference all or any part of a model municipal traffic code that embodies the rules of the road and vehicle requirements as set out in the state traffic laws; and WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Transportation has prepared and adopted a 2010 revised edition of the Model Traffic Code for Colorado; and WHEREAS, the City desires to adopt the 2010 revised edition of the Model Traffic Code for Colorado, with amendments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: Section 1. Section 10.04.010 of the Louisville Municipal Code is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows: Sec. 10.04.010. Adoption. Pursuant to Parts 1 and 2 of Article 16 of Title 31, C.R.S., there is hereby adopted by reference Parts 1 through 19 and Appendix I, Definitions, inclusive, of the 2010 edition of the Model Traffic Code for Colorado promulgated and published as such by the Colorado Department of Transportation, Safety and Traffic Engineering Branch, 4201 East Arkansas Avenue, EP 700, Denver, CO 80222. The subject matter of the Model Traffic Code relates primarily to comprehensive traffic control regulations for the City. The purpose of the ordinance codified in this chapter and the Code adopted herein is to provide a system of traffic regulations consistent with state law and generally conforming to similar regulations throughout the state and the nation. Three (3) copies of the Model Traffic Code adopted herein are now filed in the office of the City Clerk of Louisville, Colorado, and may be inspected during regular business hours. Section 2. Section 10.04.020 of the Louisville Municipal Code is hereby repealed Ordinance No. 1579, Series 2010 Page 1 of 9