State of San Andreas - Law Book

City of Los Santos
Department of Justice

San Andreas Law Book

Purpose:
For the creation of a document that ensures the safety of San Andreas and a fair,
well-documented process for the enforcement of criminal penalties in the State of San
Andreas as written in its laws and codes.
Citing the Code:
For consistency and to allow ease of understanding, please refer to the penal code
entries in the following way:

1. Title, Section
a. I.e: Title 1, Section 1

Policy Time of Allocation:
Law Enforcement use the Penal Code as a guideline for placing individuals who accept GUILTY
status to all of their charges.
This document will not describe sentencing but will only go into detail about what each crime is.
The duty of a Law Enforcement Officer is to enforce the law. This document will go into specific
detail for every crime in order to enable officers to properly conduct their duties.
Wiretapping & Recording Calls:
San Andreas follows “Single-Party Notification Policy” for wiretapping, recording calls, and so
on. This means that as long as one party is aware, the call may be recorded, monitored, etc.

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PREAMBLE: Definitions

1. A “Person” refers to any living human being or individual.
2. A “Civilian” refers to any individual who is not a sworn peace officer within the State of

San Andreas or National Guardsman.
3. A “Peace Officer” refers to an individual who is, through a badge, unique identifier, or

other internal police protocol an on-duty officer of the law as established by the State of
San Andreas. Police agencies are expected to maintain an appropriate internal policy to
distinguish when an officer is on-duty, plain clothes, and other states besides a typical
uniformed officer.
4. A “Government Employee” refers to any on-duty employee of a local, state, or federal
agency protected by the State of San Andreas.
5. A “Weapon” refers to any object, tool, or item whether or not regulated or manufactured,
that a person utilized to inflict harm, threaten harm or utilize in lieu of a regulated or a
manufactured item that, when used as intended, can inflict harm.
6. A “Vehicle” refers to a “motor vehicle, “trailer”, or “semi-trailer”, as defined in the vehicle
and traffic law; any snowmobile as defined in standard parks and recreation law, any
aircraft or any vessel equipped for population by mechanical means or by sail.
7. The term, “Possess” refers to having physical possession or otherwise to exercise
dominion or control over tangible property.
8. An “Offense” refers to conduct for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment or to a
fine is provided by any law of this state or by any law, local law or ordinance of a political
subdivision of this state, or by any order, rule or regulation of any governmental
instrumentality authorized by law to adopt the same.
9. A “Violation” refers to an offense, other than a “traffic infraction”, for which a sentence to
a term of imprisonment in excess of fifteen days cannot be imposed.
10. A “Misdemeanor” refers to an offense, other than a “traffic infraction”, for which a
sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of fifteen days may be imposed, but for
which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of one year cannot be imposed.
11. A “Felony” refers to an offense for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess
of one year may be imposed.
12. A “Highway” is a way or place of whatever nature, publicly maintained and open to the
use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. Highways include streets.
13. An “M.D.C” refers to the Mobile Database of Criminals or the official State or San
Andreas database system for criminal and personal identification and information.
14. The term, “Stacking Charges” refers to a suspect committing a specific crime on multiple
occasions or during multiple incidents. Each “stacked charge” or “count” of the crime will
be added to the criminal’s record and include all related punishments.

Disclaimer
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TITLE 1. - CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON

§ 1.1 - Criminal Threats:
1. A person who communicated to another that they will physically harm or kill such other,
placing other in a reasonable state of fear for their own safety is guilty under this code
section.
2. A person who communicates that they will physically harm or kill another person’s close
friends or relatives is guilty under this code section.
3. Such communication can be not just verbal but also in writing or transmitted through
other media is guilty under this code section.

§ 1.2 - Battery:
1. A person who uses intentional and unlawful force or violence to cause physical harm to
another person is guilty under this code section.

§ 1.3 - Reckless Endangerment:
1. A person who’s conduct creates a substantial serious risk of injury to another person is
guilty under this code section.
2. A person who under circumstances indicating a depraved indifference to human life
recklessly engages in conduct which creates a grave risk of death to another person is
guilty under this code section.

§ 1.4 - False Imprisonment:
1. A person who intentionally and unlawfully restrained, detained, or confined a person and
made the person stay or go somewhere against his or her will is guilty under this code
section.

§ 1.5 - Assault:
1. A person who intentionally puts another in the reasonable belief of imminent physical
harm or offensive contact is guilty under this code section.

§ 1.6 - Aggravated Assault:
1. A person who commits §1.5 while committing any other crime is guilty under this
code section.

§ 1.7 - Kidnapping:
1. A person who forcibly, or by any other means of instilling fear, steals or takes, or holds,
detains, or arrests any person is guilty under this code section.
2. A person who commits false imprisonment for the purpose of protection of arrest is guilty
under this code section.

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§ 1.8 - Kidnapping Of a Government Official:
1. A person who forcibly, or by any other means of instilling fear, steals or takes, or holds,
detains, or arrests any Government Employee is guilty under this code.
2. A person who commits false imprisonment for the purpose of protection of arrest is guilty
under this code section.

§ 1.9 - Assault with a Deadly Weapon:
1. A person who knowingly and willingly causes bodily harm to another with a weapon
which could result in death or worse is guilty under this code section.

§ 1.10 - Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon:
1. A person who knowingly and willingly causes bodily harm to another with a weapon
which results in death or worse is guilty under this code section.

§ 1.11 - Involuntary Manslaughter:
1. A person who causes death to another without the intention to cause death is guilty
under this code section.

§ 1.12 - Vehicular Manslaughter:
1. A person who causes death to another person without the intention to cause death while
operating a vehicle is guilty under this code section.

§ 1.13 - Attempted Vehicular Manslaughter:
1. A person who knowingly and willingly attempt to cause serious bodily harm to another
while operating a vehicle is guilty under this code section.

§ 1.14 - Voluntary Manslaughter:
1. A person who unintentionally kills another, with or without a quarrel or heat of passion is
guilty under this code section.
2. A person who, through a criminal accident or negligence, causes someone’s death is
guilty under this code section.

§ 1.15 - Attempted Voluntary Manslaughter:
1. A person who takes a direct step towards killing another person and intended to kill that
person is guilty under this code section.

§ 1.16 - Second Degree Murder:
1. A person who unlawfully kills another with malice aforethought is guilty under this code
section.

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§ 1.17 - Attempted or Accessory to Second Degree Murger:
1. A person who attempts to kill another with malice aforethought is guilty under this code
section.
2. A person who assists with another’s attempt to kill another with malice aforethought is
guilty under this code section.

§ 1.18 - First Degree Murder:
1. A person who commits murder while engaging in a felony offense that has been proven
to be a premeditated act is guilty under this code section.
2. A person who commits murder which is done in a way that is willful, deliberate and
premeditated is guilty under this code section.

§ 1.19 - Attempted or Accessory to First Degree Murder:
1. A person who attempted to commit murder with another while engaging in a felony
offense that has been proven to be a premeditated action is guilty under this code
section.
2. A person who attempted to commit murder which is done in a way that is willful,
deliberate and premeditated is guilty under this code section.
3. A person who assisted with another’s attempt to murder while engaging in a felony
offense that has been proven to be a premeditated act is guilty under this code section.
4. A person who assisted with another’s attempt to commit murder which is done in a way
that is willful, deliberate and premeditated is guilty under this code section.

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TITLE 2. - OFFENSES INVOLVING THEFT

§ 2.1 - Joyriding:
1. A person who knowingly operates a vehicle without the owner’s consent, without the
intent to deprive the owner of the vehicle permanently is guilty under this code section.

§ 2.2 - Operating an Illegal Garage:
1. A person who knowingly disassembles, alters, or stores a motor vehicle that does not
belong to themself is guilty under this code section.

§ 2.3 - Receiving / Possession of Stolen Property:
1. A person who buys, receives, sells, aids in selling, conseals, or in possession of property
which has been reported stolen is guilty under this code section.

§ 2.4 - Petty Theft:
1. A person who knowingly and willingly steals property in value less than $2,000 from
another is guilty under this code section.

§ 2.5 - Grand Theft:
1. A person who knowingly and willingly steals property in value more than $2,000 from
another is guilty under this code section.

§ 2.6 - Possession of Government Property:
1. A person who buys, receives, sells, aids in selling, conseals, or in possession of property
which belongs to a government agency either local, state, or federal is guilty under this
code section.

§ 2.7 - Possession of Government Weapons:
1. A person who buys, receives, sells, aids in selling, conseals, or in possession of
weapons which belong to a government agency either local, state, or federal is guilty
under this code section.

§ 2.8 - Grand Theft Auto:
1. A person who takes possession of a vehicle which belongs to another or operating the
vehicle without the owner’s consent with the intent to deprive the owner of the vehicle
permanently is guilty under this code section.

§ 2.9 - Burglary:
1. A person who knowingly and willingly deprives another person of items within another
person’s household is guilty under this code section.

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§ 2.10 - Third Degree Robbery:
1. A person who knowingly and willingly deprives a business establishment or convenience
store of their property is guilty under this code section.

§ 2.11 - Second Degree Robbery:
1. A person who knowingly and willingly deprives a privately owned back, armoured
courier, or jewelry exchange (Fleeca Bank/Vangi) of their property is guilty under this
code section.

§ 2.12 - First Degree Robbery:
1. A person who knowingly and willingly deprives a government owned bank, armoured
convoy, or other government property (Pacific Standard Bank/Paleto Savings Bank) is
guilty under this code section.

§ 2.13 - Grave Robbery:
1. A person who knowingly and willingly deprives a grave of property is guilty under this
code section.

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TITLE 3. - OFFENSES INVOLVING FRAUD

§ 3.1 - Failure to Identify:
1. A person who knowingly and willingly fails to identify themself to a Government
Employee while being detained on reasonable suspicion is guilty under this code
section.

§ 3.2 - Fraud:
1. A person who knowingly alters, creates, or uses a written document with the intent to
defraud or deceive another is guilty under this code section.
2. A person who knowingly signs a document or agreement, electronic or otherwise,
without the consent or authority of whom they are signing for is guilty under this code
section.
3. A person who intentionally misrepresents a matter of fact - whether by words or by
conduct, by false or misleading allegations, or by concealment of what should have been
disclosed - that deceives and is intended to deceive another so that such another will act
upon it to their disadvantage is guilty under this code section.

§ 3.3 - Vehicle Registration Fraud:
1. A person who knowingly and willingly displays a falsified license plate on a vehicle which
has not been issued by the DMV is guilty under this code section.
2. A person who knowingly and willingly blocks the view of a license plate or VIN Number
on a vehicle (Scratched, Painted Over, Etc.) is guilty under this code section.

§ 3.4 - Impersonation:
1. A person who knowingly impersonates another person is guilty under this code section.

§ 3.5 - Impersonating a Government Official:
1. A person who knowingly impersonates a Government Employee is guilty under this code
section.

§ 3.6 - Extortion:
1. A person who knowingly hands over money, property, or other valuables to avoid future
violence or damage is guilty under this code section.

§ 3.7 - Racketeering:
1. A person who knowingly acquires or runs a business operation with the use of illegal
acts is guilty under this code section.

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§ 3.8 - Malicious Warrant:
1. A person who knowingly issues a warrant with knowledge that the standard of issuance
has not been met is guilty under this code section.
2. A person who knowingly issues a warrant by utilising fraudulence to secure the issuance
of such a warrant is guilty under this code section.

§ 3.9 - Unfounded Subpoena:
1. A person who knowingly issues a subpoena or fraudulently requesting a subpoena with
knowledge that the subject or result of such a subpoena would be beyond the scope of
the matter at hand is guilty under this code section.

§ 3.10 - Authority Violation:
1. A person who knowingly claims or implies the acts personally committed are related to
and legitimized by a personally held role as an Government Employee is guilty under this
code section.

§ 3.11 - Law Violation:
1. A person who knowingly under color of any law statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom
willfully subjects any person to deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities legally
secured or legally protected is guilty under this code section.

§ 3.12 - Office Violation:
1. A person who knowingly commits an act committed by a public official under the
appearance of authority but exceeds such authority is guilty under this code section.

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TITLE 4. - OFFENSES INVOLVING PROPERTY

§ 4.1 - Trespassing:
1. A person who knowingly enters a property without permission or the right to do so is
guilty under this code section.

Note: The person must have refused to leave if there was no clear signage.

§ 4.2 - Felony Trespassing:
1. A person who knowingly enters a government property without permission or the right to
do so is guilty under this code section.

§ 4.3 - Breaking and Entering:
1. A person who knowingly forces entry into a building, vehicle, or owned property is guilty
under this code section.

§ 4.4 - Arson:
1. A person who knowingly maliciously sets fire to a structure, forest, land, or other property
is guilty under this code section.

§ 4.5 - Destruction of Property:
1. A person who knowingly intentionally causes damage to property they are not in
ownership of is guilty under this code section.

§ 4.6 - Destruction of Government Property:
1. A person who knowingly intentionally causes damage to government owned property
either local, state, or federal they are not in ownership of is guilty under this code
section.

§ 4.7 - Possession of Illegal Items:
1. A person who is in possession of items used in a crime or are illegal in the city is guilty
under this code section.

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TITLE 5. - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

§ 5.1 - Money Laundering:
1. The process of taking the proceeds of criminal activity and making them appear
legal.(Results in a suspension and possible revolkation of a business license).

§ 5.2 - Unauthorized Practice of Law:
1. Practicing law without a proper BAR certification.

§ 5.3 - Violating a Court Order:
1. Willfully disobeying the terms of a court order. Judge' discretion may occur on time/fine.
10 Months / $1000 expected min.

§ 5.4 - Failure to Appear:
1. A person who fails to appear in court when they have been summoned is guilty under
this code section.

§ 5.5 - Contempt of Court:
1. Disobedience or disrespect towards a court of law and its officers in the form of behavior
that opposes or defies the authority, justice or dignity of the court. Time/Fine is at Judge'
discretion.

§ 5.6 - Escaping Custody:
1. A person who knowingly escapes the custody of a government employee is guilty under
this code section.

§ 5.7 - Bribery:
1. Giving any benefit to a public servant upon an agreement or understanding that such
public servant's vote, opinion, judgement, action, decision or exercise of discretion as a
public servant will thereby by influenced.

§ 5.8 - Perjury:
1. A person knowingly lying under oath in court is guilty under this code section.

§ 5.9 - Embezzlement:
1. A person knowingly stealing funds that are used for personal use or for any purpose
other than intended is guilty under this code section.

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§ 5.10 - Jailbreak:
1. A person who knowingly breaks another person out of jail or prison is guilty under this
code section.

§ 5.11 - Witness Tampering:
1. A person who knowingly by threat, coercion or prible, attempting to subvert, dissuade or
persuade a witness from the truth is guilty under this code section.

§ 5.12 - Harboring a Fugitive:
1. A person who knowingly hides a criminal from government employees is guilty under this
code section.

§ 5.13 - Corruption:
1. Unlawfully and wrongfully uses the station of a Public Servant to procure some benefit to
themselves or for another person, contrary to duty and the rights of others, including
intelligence leaks and abuse of power.

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TITLE 6. - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER

§ 6.1 - Loitering:
1. Intentionally standing or waiting idly without apparent purpose.

§ 6.2 - Disorderly Conduct:
1. A person knowingly engaging in behavior intended to cause a public inconvenience is
guilty under this code section.

§ 6.3 - Disturbing the Peace:
1. Unlawfully fighting, or challenging another person to fight, in a public place. Maliciously
disturbing another person by loud and reasonable noise. Using offensive words in a
public place, if the words are likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction.

§ 6.4 - Stalking:
1. Following, harassing, threatening of another person, to the point where an individual
fears for his/her safety.

§ 6.5 - Harassment:
1. Intimidating or pressuring another person aggressively with unwelcome words, deeds,
actions, or gestures.

§ 6.6 - False Reporting:
1. Reporting a false or non-existent crime, or otherwise falsifying a law enforcement
document.

§ 6.7 - Animal Cruelty:
1. Maliciously and intentionally wounding, or killing, an animal in a cruel fashion.

§ 6.8 - Disobeying a Lawful Order:
1. Willfully refusing or failing to comply with a lawful order, signal, or direction of any law
enforcement officer. This can include directions to leave for someone interfering with an
investigation or stop.

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§ 6.9 - Obstruction of Justice:
1. A person who shows a clear and motivated attempt to prevent a government employee
from conducting their duties is guilty under this code section.
2. A person who fails to comply with an officer’s lawful orders is guilty under this code
section.
3. A person who knowingly hinders the discovery, apprehension, conviction, or punishment
of a person who has committed a crime is guilty under this code section.

§ 6.10 - Evidence Tampering / Falsification:
1. Destroying, concealing, or removing a piece of evidence with the purpose of hiding the
truth, or making. an item unavailable for proceeding investigation.

§ 6.11 - Breach of Official Confidentiality:
1. A person who knowingly discloses any legally confidential information without the
consent of the protected party is guilty under this code section.

§ 6.12 - Possession of a Firearm in a Government Building:
1. A person who knowingly possesses a weapon within the ground of a state or federal
building is guilty under this code section.

§ 6.13 - Riot:
1. A person who knowingly engages in violent conduct or creates a risk of causing public
harm with a group of at least 4 people is guilty under this code section.

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TITLE 7. - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH & MORALS

§ 7.1 - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia:
1. A person who knowingly is in possession of any instrument that is used in the
manufacturing, production, distribution, sale, or consumption of drugs is guilty under this
code section.

§ 7.2 - Unlicensed Prizefighting:
1. A person who knowingly bets on unlicensed prizefights or mutual combat is guilty under
this code section.

§ 7.3 - Unlicensed Gambling:
1. Running unlicensed gambling premises, or running unlicensed gaming/gambling.

§ 7.4 - Possession of Marijuana:
1. A person who is in possession of Marijuana without a prescription is guilty under this
code section.

§ 7.5 - Possession of Narcotics:
1. A person who is in possession of any narcotics including but not limited to Oxy, Cocaine,
Meth, Extacy, Etc. is guilty under this code section.

§ 7.6 - Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute:
1. A person in possession of more than 15 units of Marijuana is guilty under this code
section.

§ 7.7 - Public Intoxication:
1. A person who is under the influence of alcohol or any drug in public is guilty under thise
code section.

§ 7.8 - Poaching:
1. Fishing, hunting, poaching, harvesting or otherwise causing harm to endangered
animals. Possession of products or byproducts that originate from these animals is also
considered unlawful.

§ 7.9 - Sale of Narcotics:
1. A person who is knowingly engaging in the sale of one type of narcotic is guilty under
this code section.

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§ 7.10 - Possession of Narcotics with the intent to Distribute:
1. A person in possession of more than 15 units of narcotics is guilty under this code
section.

§ 7.11 - Narcotics Trafficking:
1. A person who knowingly engages in the sale or trafficking of multiple types of narcotics
is guilty under this code section.

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TITLE 8. - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY

§ 8.1 - Jaywalking:
1. A person who knowingly crosses a road without the use of a crosswalk in guilty under
this code section.

§ 8.2 - Brandishing:
1. A person who is pointing, holding in a harassing manner, openly carrying or brandishing
a firearm, air or gas operation weapon, or object that appears like a firearm without
proper toy and prop identification in an attempt to elicit fear or hysteria is guilty under this
code section.
2. A person holding an object in a manner similar to a weapon who attempts to elicit the
same fear or response as brandishing an actual weapon is guilty under this code
section.

§ 8.3 - Impeding Lifesavers:
1. Intentionally disrupting or interfering with any medical personnel or firefighter who is
acting in the interests of public safety.

§ 8.4 - Resisting Arrest:
1. A person who uses force to prevent arrest (with or without a warrant) is guilty under this
code section.

§ 8.5 - Fleeing & Eluding:
1. A person who is fleeing on foot from a government employee to avoid being
apprehended, detained, or arrested is guilty under this code section.

§ 8.6 - Weapons Crafting:
1. A person who is knowingly creating/crafting weapons without proper allowance from
DOJ is guilty under this code section.

§ 8.7 - Possession of Illegal Attachments:
1. A person who is in possession of illegal weapon attachments is guilty under this code
section.

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§ 8.8 - Criminal Possession of a Firearm [Class 1]:
1. A person in possession of a Class 1 Weapon without proper license is guilty under this
code section.
2. A person in possession of a Class 1 Weapon which is unregistered is guilty under this
code section.
3. A person in possession of a Class 1 Weapon which has been tampered with is guilty
under this code section.

§ 8.9 - Criminal Discharge of a Firearm:
1. A person who knowingly discharges a firearm for no legal reason is guilty under this
code section.

§ 8.10 - Criminal Possession of a Firearm [Class 2]:
1. A person in possession of a Class 2 Weapon without proper licensing is guilty under this
code section.

§ 8.11 - Criminal Sale of a Firearm [Class 1]:
1. A person knowingly unlawfully selling or purchasing a Class 1 Weapon when a party to
the sale does now own a proper weapon license is guilty under this code section.

§ 8.12 - Criminal Sale of a Firearm [Class 2]:
1. A person knowingly unlawfully selling or purchasing a Class 2 Weapon when a party to
the sale does now own a proper weapon license is guilty under this code section.

§ 8.13 - Criminal Possession of a Firearm [Class 3]:
1. A person in possession of a Class 3 Weapon without proper licensing is guilty under this
code section.

§ 8.15 - Criminal Possession of a Government-Issued Firearm:
1. A person in possession of a government-owned or government-issued weapon whether
local, state, or federal is guilty under this code section.

§ 8.15 - Criminal Sale of a Firearm [Class 3]:
1. A person knowingly unlawfully selling or purchasing a Class 3 Weapon when a party to
the sale does now own a proper weapon license is guilty under this code section.

§ 8.16 - Criminal Possession of a Firearm or Explosives [Class 4]:
1. A person in possession of a Class 4 Weapon without proper licensing is guilty under this
code section.

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§ 8.17 - Criminal Sale of a Firearm or Explosives [Class 4]:
1. A person knowingly unlawfully selling or purchasing a Class 4 Weapon when a party to
the sale does now own a proper weapon license is guilty under this code section.

§ 8.18 - Weapons Trafficking:
1. A person knowingly transporting 10 or more Class 1 or Class 2 weapons without proper
licensing is guilty under this code section.

§ 8.19 - Terrorism:
1. A person who is knowingly engaging in criminal acts which are committed by individuals
and/or groups in order to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences,
such as those of a political, religious, social, ractial, or environmental nature.

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TITLE 9. - VEHICULAR OFFENSES

§ 9.1 - Riding on a Sidewalk:
1. A person who is knowingly riding a bicycle on the sidewalk is guilty under this code
section.
2. A person who is knowingly operating a vehicle on the sidewalk is guilty under this code
section.

§ 9.2 - Street Racing:
1. A person shall not engage in a motor vehicle speed contest on any roadway. As used in
this section, a motor vehicle speed contest includes a motor vehicle race against another
vehicle, a clock, or other timing device.
2. A person shall not aid or abet in any motor vehicle speed contest on any roadway.
3. A person shall not, for the purpose of facilitating or aiding or as an incident to any motor
vehicle speed contest or exhibition upon a highway, in any manner obstruct or place a
barricade or obstruction or assist or participate in placing a barricade or obstruction upon
any roadway.

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§ 9.3 - Illegal Parking:
1. No vehicle may park, with its driver outside the vehicle, in the following way:
2. In a manner that obstructs a lane of traffic and prevents the flow of traffic.
3. In a manner that completely obstructs an alleyway.
4. In a manner that obstructs a parking lot entrance.
5. Within a marked crosswalk.
6. In a manner that obstructs more than two thirds of a sidewalk or pedestrian path.
7. On any median.
8. Facing opposing traffic.
9. Within 15` of a fire hydrant.
10. On any bridges or tunnels.
11. On any state highway or freeway.
12. On railroad tracks or within range of being struck by a railroad car.
13. In the immediate ambulatory parking or bay area of a hospital or clinic.
14. In the immediate vicinity of Rodeo Bank’s entrance, including the sidewalk adjacent to
the metal barriers.
15. In front of or obstructing a private driveway or an entrance or exit to a private road or
path.
16. No vehicle may park in a manner not permitted by the property owner. Private property
may set its own parking rules, so long as they do not obstruct any public roads or
sidewalks. Policies may also be set by a property manager authorized by the property
owner. State agencies, such as the LSPD and others, may set parking rules for the
facilities they maintain.
17. A person who is sitting in a vehicle, with the engine on or off, in any above location and
refuses to move at the request of a peace officer or, if private property, by the property
manager is guilty of.

§ 9.4 - Illegal Passing:
1. No vehicle may not pass another vehicle in the following way:
2. Passing on the shoulder.
3. Passing on the median.
4. Passing over solid lines.

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§ 9.5 - Illegal Turning:
1. Both the approach for a right-hand turn and right-hand turn shall be made as close as
practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway unless roadway marking
permits otherwise.
2. The approach for a left turn shall be made as close as practicable to the left-hand edge
of the extreme left-hand lane or portion of the roadway lawfully available to traffic moving
in the direction of travel of the vehicle and, when turning at an intersection, the left turn
shall not be made before entering the intersection. After entering the intersection the left
turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection in a lane lawfully available to traffic
moving in that direction upon the roadway entered.

§ 9.6 - Illegal U-Turn:
1. No driver shall make a U-Turn at any intersection not controlled by official traffic control
devices. If official traffic control devices are present then only from the far left hand lane
that is lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel from which the turn is
commenced.

§ 9.7 - Failure to Use Turn Signal:
1. No driver shall make any turn without indicating their turn by utilizing their vehicle’s
turning signal.
2. No driver shall change lanes on any roadway without indicating their lane change by
utilizing their vehicle’s turning signal.

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§ 9.8 - Failure to Obey Traffic Control Devices:
1. A driver facing a circular green signal shall proceed straight through or turn right or left or
make a U-Turn unless a sign prohibits a U-Turn. Any driver, including one turning, shall
yield the right-of-way to other traffic and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or
an adjacent crosswalk.
2. A driver facing a green signal shown immediately in front of a lane marked for a left or
right turn other movement that is permitted by other indications shown at the same time.
A driver is permitted to make a left turn may also make a U-Turn unless prohibited by a
sign. A driver shall yield the right-of-way to other traffic and to pedestrians lawfully within
the intersection or any adjacent crosswalk.
3. A pedestrian facing a circular green signal, unless prohibited by sign or otherwise
directed by a pedestrian control signal, may proceed across the roadway within any
marked or unmarked crosswalk, but shall yield the right-of-way to vehicles lawfully within
the intersection at the time that the signal is first shown.
4. A driver facing a steady circular red signal alone shall stop at a marked limit line, but if
none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then
before entering the intersection, before proceeding through the red light.
5. Except when a sign is in place prohibiting a turn, a driver, after stopping as required by
element 1, facing a steady circular red signal, may turn right, or turn left from a one-way
street onto a one-way street. A driver making that turn shall yield the right-of-way to
pedestrians lawfully within an adjacent crosswalk and to any vehicle that has
approached or is approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard to the
driver, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to that vehicle until the driver can
proceed with reasonable safety.
6. A driver facing a steady red signal shown immediately in front of a lane marked for a left
turn shall not enter the intersection to make the movement indicated by the pavement
marking, and, unless entering the intersection to make a movement permitted by another
signal, shall stop at a clearly marked limit line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk
on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then before entering the intersection, and
shall complete a full stop before continuing through.
7. Unless otherwise directed a pedestrian control signal a pedestrian facing a steady
circular red or red arrow signal shall not enter the roadway.

Note: Red Lights are Equivalent to Stop Signs

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§ 9.10 - Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle:
1. Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle which is sounding a
siren and which has at least one lighted lamp exhibiting red light, the surrounding traffic
shall do the following:
a. The driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately
drive to the right-hand edge or curb of the highway, clear of any intersection, and
thereupon shall stop and remain stopped until the authorized emergency vehicle
has passed.
2. All pedestrians upon the highway shall proceed to the nearest curb or place of safety
and remain there until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed.

§ 9.11 - Third Degree Speeding:
1. No driver may operate a vehicle at a speed greater than 5-15 MPH over the speed limit.
2. No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or
prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width
of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or
property.
3. All speed limits posted are as follows:
a. City Roads: 45 MPH
b. Freeways: 110 MPH
4. A driver who fails to show a use of fair judgement in their speed when driving in poor
conditions, such as poor weather, or on unpaved, slick, or damaged roads.
5. No person shall drive upon a highway at such a slow speed as to impede or block the
normal and reasonable movement of traffic unless the reduced speed is necessary for
safe operation, because of a grade, or in compliance with law.
6. No person shall bring a vehicle to a complete stop upon a highway so as to impede or
block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic unless the stop is necessary for
safe operation or in compliance with law.
7. No person may drive any of the following vehicles on a highway at a speed ub excess if
70 miles per hour:
a. A motor truck or truck tractor having three or more axles or any motor truck or
truck tractor drawing only other vehicle
b. A vehicle transporting explosives.

§ 9.12 - Driving on the Wrong Side of The Road:
1. It is unlawful to drive any vehicle upon a highway, except to the right of an intermittent
barrier or dividing section which separates two or more opposite lanes of traffic.
2. It is unlawful to drive any vehicle against opposing traffic.

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§ 9.13 - Second Degree Speeding:
1. No driver may operate a vehicle at a speed greater than 16-30 MPH over the speed limit.
2. No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or
prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width
of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or
property.
3. All speed limits posted are as follows:
a. City Roads: 45 MPH
b. Freeways: 110 MPH
4. A driver who fails to show a use of fair judgement in their speed when driving in poor
conditions, such as poor weather, or on unpaved, slick, or damaged roads.
5. No person shall drive upon a highway at such a slow speed as to impede or block the
normal and reasonable movement of traffic unless the reduced speed is necessary for
safe operation, because of a grade, or in compliance with law.
6. No person shall bring a vehicle to a complete stop upon a highway so as to impede or
block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic unless the stop is necessary for
safe operation or in compliance with law.
7. No person may drive any of the following vehicles on a highway at a speed ub excess if
70 miles per hour:
a. A motor truck or truck tractor having three or more axles or any motor truck or
truck tractor drawing only other vehicle
b. A vehicle transporting explosives.

§ 9.14 - Negligent Driving:
1. A person operating a vehicle where the driver fails to use reasonable care while
operating a vehicle is guilty under this code section.

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§ 9.15 - First Degree Speeding:
1. No driver may operate a vehicle at a speed greater than 31 MPH or higher over the
speed limit.
2. No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or
prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width
of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or
property.
3. All speed limits posted are as follows:
a. City Roads: 45 MPH
b. Freeways: 110 MPH
4. A driver who fails to show a use of fair judgement in their speed when driving in poor
conditions, such as poor weather, or on unpaved, slick, or damaged roads.
5. No person shall drive upon a highway at such a slow speed as to impede or block the
normal and reasonable movement of traffic unless the reduced speed is necessary for
safe operation, because of a grade, or in compliance with law.
6. No person shall bring a vehicle to a complete stop upon a highway so as to impede or
block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic unless the stop is necessary for
safe operation or in compliance with law.
7. No person may drive any of the following vehicles on a highway at a speed ub excess if
70 miles per hour:
a. A motor truck or truck tractor having three or more axles or any motor truck or
truck tractor drawing only other vehicle
b. A vehicle transporting explosives.

§ 9.16 - Driving on a Suspended / Revoked License:
1. No person shall drive a motor vehicle at any time when that person’s driving privilege is
suspended or revoked.

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§ 9.17 - Hit and Run:
1. The driver of a motor vehicle is in any manner involved in an accident originating from
the operation of the motor vehicle that has resulted in damage to the property any one
person in excess of one thousand dollars shall report the accident to the local law
enforcement office as soon as possible.
a. Exception: An accident that occurs on the drivers private property that only
results in damage to the drivers property, and does not result in bodily injury or
death need not be reported.
2. Every driver involved in the accident shall, unless rendered incapable, exchange with
any other driver or property owner involved in the accident and present at the scene, all
of the following information:
a. Driver’s name and current residence address, driver’s license number, vehicle
identification number, and current residence address of registered owner.
b. Evidence of automobile insurance to include the name and address of the
insurance company and the number of the insurance policy.

§ 9.18 - Reckless Driving:
1. A person who demonstrates a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or
property while operating a motor vehicle, such as (but not limited to):
a. Driving on an unpopulated sidewalk, pedestrian passageway, or plaza.
b. Meandering between lanes of traffic erratically.
c. Demonstrating poor control of the motor vehicle or driving decisions.

§ 9.19 - Driving Under the Influence:
1. A person who drives a vehicle or operates heavy machinery while under the influence of
alcohol at or above the legal limit is guilty under this code section.
2. A person who drives a vehicle or operates heavy machinery requiring a commercial
driver’s license while under the influence of alcohol at or above the legal limit is guilty
under this code section.
3. A person who is under the age of 21 and drives a vehicle or operates heavy machinery
while under the influence of alcohol at or above the legal limit is guilty under this code
section.
4. A person who drives a vehicle or operates a heavy machinery under the influence of
awareness-altering drugs, regardless of whether those drugs are being used under a
prescription is guilty under this code section.

§ 9.20 - Evading:
1. A person who, while operating a vehicle on land, sea, or in air, or while operating a
bicycle, willfully flees or otherwise attempts to elude or avoid a pursuing peace officer
who communicates visually or audibly their request to pull over or stop is guilty under
this code section.

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§ 9.21 - Reckless Evading:
1. A person who dangerously flees from a peace officer who communicates visually or
audibly their request to pull over or stop is guilty under this code section.

§ 9.22 - Driving on a Railroad:
1. A person who operates a vehicle on a railroad which has not been approved by the DOT
is guilty under this code section.

§ 9.23 - Felony Hit and Run:
1. The driver of a motor vehicle who is in any manner involved in an accident originating
from the operation of the motor vehicle that has resulted in bodily injury, or in the death
of any person shall report the accident to the local law enforcement officer as soon as
possible.
2. Every driver involved in the accident shall, unless rendered incapable, exchange with
any other driver or property owner involved in the accident and present the scene, all of
the following information:
a. Driver’s name and current residence address, driver’s license number, vehicle
identification number, and current residence address of registered owner.
b. Evidence of automobile insurance to include the name and address of the
insurance company and the number of the insurance policy.

§ 9.24 - Violation of a No Fly Zone:
1. Any person who operates an air vehicle over a no fly zone is guilty under this code
section.

§ 9.25 - Violation of Altitude:
1. A person who operates an air vehicle below 50 meters outside of settlements or 100
meters over settlements apart from landing is guilty under this code section.

§ 9.26 - Illegal Landing:
1. A person who operates an air vehicle and proceeds to land for a non-emergency within
city limits outside of approved areas or without license is guilty under this code section.

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TITLE 10. - OTHER OFFENSES

§ 10.1 - Other Statute Law Violation:
1. Breach of violation of any statute law not herein enumerated but present in the
appropriate documentation.

§ 10.2 - Other Executive Order Violation:
1. Breach or violation of any executive order not herein enumerated but present in the
appropriate documentation.

§ 10.3 - Other Case Law Violation:
1. Breach or violation of any case law not herein enumerated but present in the appropriate
documentation.

§ 10.4 - Other Constitutional Violation:
1. Breach or violation of any Constitutional clause or amendment not herein enumerated
but present in the appropriate documentation.

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