Title
Resolution Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance No. ORD-10-07 to Add a New Section 10:101a to Chapter 126, Title X (Traffic) of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the summary publication of Ordinance No. ORD-10-07 to Add a New Section 10:101a to Chapter 126, Title X (Traffic) of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor. The new Section 10:101a prohibits the use of cell phones and other devoices while driving.
The City Charter contains provisions to allow summary publications of ordinances that are in excess of 500 words in length. The purpose of this resolution is to lessen the City's cost resulting from the required publication of the revisions to the City Code.
Staff
Prepared and Reviewed by: Abigail Elias, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Approved by: Roger W. Fraser, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Section 7.4 of the City Charter authorizes the publication by summary of ordinances over 500 words in length;
RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. ORD-10-07 be published by the following summary:
Ordinance No. ORD-10-07 adds a new Section 10:101a, Use of Cell Phone or Other Device While Operating Motor Vehicle or Bicycle Prohibited, to Chapter 126 (Traffic). The new Section 10:101a prohibits all types of use of cell phones and other similar devices while driving a vehicle or operating a bicycle, except if the use is hands free. Other exceptions to the prohibition are also provided.
The complete text of this ordinance is available at the Ann Arbor City Clerk's Office.