§ 170.101. Obstructing view of bus operator; marking line.  


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  • It shall be unlawful for a passenger on a bus being operated in the city to stand on the front platform of the bus or so close to the operator of the bus as to obstruct the operator's view in driving the bus. In order to prevent an obstruction, passengers entering the bus after the available seats have been filled shall move directly to the back of the bus. Buses are required to be marked with a line on the floor immediately in the rear of the driver's seat, and while the bus is in motion, it shall be unlawful for a passenger to stand between the line and the front end of the bus. It shall be unlawful for the bus operator to drive the bus while a passenger is standing between the line and the front end of the bus. A person who violates a provision of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished for each offense by a fine of fifteen dollars.

    (Code 1965, § 42-50; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

    Note— Former § 418.105.