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From the
Citizen's guide to Municipal Codes
of Polson Bicycles
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Bicycles must follow the same traffic laws as cars (61-8-602 MCA).
Bike licenses are available for $1 at City Hall.
Cross-Street Parking
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Vehicles are not allowed to cross into the oncoming traffic lane and
park on the opposite side of the road. (Ordinance No. 568)
Curfews for Juveniles
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Minors aged under 16 years old may not be on, upon or frequenting
the streets and alleys within the city limits between the hours of
9:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. For minors aged 16 an 17 years old the same
restrictions apply during the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Exceptions apply to minors going to or returning from work or while
accompanied by a parent or guardian. Curfew is in effect 365 days a
year. (PMC 9.06.010)
Debris
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It shall be the duty of the owner, agent, occupant or lessee of
property to keep the premises free of litter, rubbish, garbage and
unkempt foliage, including but not limited to weeds and uncut grass.
(PMC 7.04.060)
Discharging of Firearms
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It is unlawful for any person to shoot or discharge any pistol,
rifle, air gun or other firearm within the city limits. (PMC
9.02-290) Driving on Sidewalks
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Vehicles cannot be driven on sidewalks. (PMC10.04.080)
Garbage
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Garbage may not accumulate fire, health or safety hazard. Burning of
garbage is not allowed. Non-containerized items which are visible to
the public must be disposed of within 72 hours after their deposit.
(PMC 7.04) Junked, Wrecked or
Inoperable Motor Vehicles
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Vehicles may not be parked or left standing on the right-of-way of
public highway longer than 48 hours, or on a city street or state,
county or city property longer than 5 days. The last-registered
owner of the vehicle is responsible for the abandonment and is
liable for costs incurred in removing the vehicle. (MCA 61-8-356)
Limitations on Backing
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Drivers cannot back up unless such movement can be made without
interfering with other traffic. (MCA 61-8-358)
Littering
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It is unlawful for anyone to litter on public or private property. (PMC
7.04.030) Overtaking School Buses
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Drivers of vehicles, upon meeting or overtaking a school bus which
has stopped and is either receiving or discharging students, must
stop before reaching the bus when visual signals are activated.
Drivers may proceed only after the visual signals are no longer
activated. (MCA 61-8-351)
Parking for Certain Purposes
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It is unlawful to park or stand any vehicle on any roadway for the
purpose of displaying the vehicle for sale, vehicle repairs, or to
display advertising. (MCA 61-12-101)
Parking on Main Street
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It is unlawful to park or stand any vehicle on Main Street between
Highway 93 and 5th Avenue on any Friday between the hours of 2 a.m.
and 6 a.m. (Ordinance No. 583)
Pedestrians
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Drivers must yield right of way to pedestrians crossing a roadway
within a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.
Pedestrians crossing a roadway other than at a crosswalk shall yield
right-of-way to any approaching vehicles. When sidewalks are not
provided, pedestrians must walk on the left side of the road or
shoulder facing traffic, which may approach from the opposite
direction. (MCA 61-8-506, PMC 10-04.090)
Public Possession of Alcohol
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Displaying or drinking from open cans, bottles or glasses of beer or
alcoholic beverages within the city limits is prohibited. Exemptions
are within exterior boundaries of the city parks and golf course. (PMC
9.14.010) Snowmobile Operation
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It is unlawful to operate any snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle upon
any street, avenue, alley, park, golf course or public way within
the city. (PMC 10.04.080, Ordinance No. 330)
Speed Regulations
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Unless otherwise posted, speed limits within the city limits are 25
miles per hour. (PMC 10.04.040, MCA 61-8-303)
Unattended Parked Vehicles
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Vehicles left unattended or apparently abandoned upon public streets
for a period exceeding 5 days are subject to removal and impoundment
by the police department. (PMC 10.04.140)
Unattended Vehicles
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It is unlawful for any person driving or having charge of a motor
vehicle to allow it to stand on any street unattended without first
stopping the engine, setting the brake and turning the wheels to the
curb to prevent the vehicle from rolling onto the roadway. (PMC
10.04.080, MCA 61-8-357)
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