TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
		Chapter
			70.	TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
			71.	PARKING REGULATIONS
			72.	TRAFFIC SCHEDULES
			73.	PARKING SCHEDULES
CHAPTER 70: TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Section
	70.01	Adoption of state law by reference
	70.02	Truck routes designated
	70.03	Weight limits
	70.04	Permits for overweight vehicles
	70.05	Jake braking
	70.06	Golf carts

	70.99	Penalty
§ 70.01  ADOPTION OF STATE LAW BY REFERENCE.
	The city adopts by reference the state Rules and Road traffic laws, being Tex. Transp. Code Chapters 541 through 600, including all definitions contained therein.
§ 70.02  TRUCK ROUTES DESIGNATED.
	(A)	The City Council shall from time to time designate such truck routes within the city as may be necessary to protect city streets from damage by excessive weight and for the proper flow of traffic through the city. Streets designated as truck routes shall be identified as such by proper signs at reasonable intervals.
	(B)	The following streets and highways within the city limits are designated as a “truck route” for purposes of this section: U.S. Highway No. 82, U.S. Interstate Highway No. I-30 and Farm to Market Road 560.
(Ord. 92-11-29, passed 11-9-92)
§ 70.03  WEIGHT LIMITS.
	It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or other entity to use, travel upon or drive over any street, avenue or highway within the city not designated as a truck route any truck or other vehicle having a gross vehicular axle weight rating over 12,000 pounds, except trucks delivering food produce to businesses or schools and trucks delivering construction materials to business or home construction sites; provided, however, such a truck or vehicle may be driven off the truck route provided that the driver thereof first secures a permit from the Chief of Police and takes the route designated by the Chief of Police.
(Ord. 92-11-09, passed 11-9-92) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 70.04  PERMITS FOR OVERWEIGHT VEHICLES.
	By acceptance of a permit to operate an overweight vehicle upon a city street not designated as a truck route, or by operation of an overweight vehicle upon such streets without first obtaining a permit when one is required, the driver and operator of such an overweight vehicle shall be deemed to accept full financial responsibility and liability for any and all damages which may be caused to the city streets because of the excessive weight placed thereon. For purposes of this section, the term “overweight vehicle” shall be any vehicle which exceeds the weight rating specified in § 70.03 at the time it passes upon a city street not designated as a truck route. The term “operator” as used herein shall mean that person, corporation or other entity which causes the vehicle to be operated upon the city’s streets or which employees or compensates the driver thereof.
(Ord. 92-11-09, passed 11-9-92)
§ 70.05  JAKE BRAKING.
	It shall be unlawful for any person in any part of the city to make or cause to be made loud or disturbing noises with any mechanical device operated by compressed air and used for the purposes of assisting braking on any semi-tractor, commonly referred to as "jake braking".  Proper notices shall be posted by the city notifying the public of such prohibition.
(Ord. 03-04-21B, passed 4-21-03)  Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 70.06  GOLF CARTS.
	(A)	Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
		GOLF CART.  A motor vehicle designed by the manufacturer primarily for use on a golf course with a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour.
		PUBLIC HIGHWAY.  Any road, street, way, thoroughfare, right-of-way, or bridge within the corporate limits of the city that is used for vehicles, that is not privately owned or controlled, and over which the City of Hooks, County of Bowie, or State of Texas has jurisdiction.
	(B)	Golf cart operation.
		(1)	An operator may operate a golf car on a public highway for which the posted speed limit is not more than 35 miles per hour.
		(2)	A golf cart may cross a street or highway with a speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour if said crossing occurs at an intersection and said crossing is perpendicular to the public highway with a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour.
		(3)	Golf carts must move to the right and yield the right-of-way to faster moving vehicles.
		(4)	Golf carts may not be operated upon any public sidewalk, pedestrian walkway, playground, public park, school ground, or other public recreational areas not designed for motor vehicle traffic.
		(5)	The driver and every occupant of a golf cart must remain seated in a seat designed to hold passengers while the golf cart is in motion.
		(6)	No person may ride in the lap of the driver or any other occupant.
		(7)	Golf carts are prohibited from pulling trailers, boats, jet skis, other objects, or people on public highways.
	(C)	Requirements for operation.
		(1)	A golf cart operator shall hold a valid driver’s license or other permit for operation authorized by the city.
		(2)	A golf cart operator shall maintain proof of financial responsibility for the golf cart.
		(3)	A golf cart operated on a public highway shall be equipped with the following:
			(a)	Operational headlamps;
			(b)	Operational tail lamps;
			(c)	Side reflectors;
			(d)	Slow moving vehicle emblem;
			(e)	Operational parking brake; and
			(f)	Rearview mirrors.
		(4)	A golf cart operator shall operate in accordance with all laws and rules of the road enumerated in the Texas Transportation Code and this chapter for the operation of a passenger vehicle, except for those rules and laws specifically excluded or limited by a city ordinance.
	(D)	Exemptions. The following are exempt from the requirements of this section.
		(1)	Golf carts operated by the city or for city sponsored events.
		(2)	Golf carts operated by the Hooks Independent School District for sponsored events.
		(3)	Golf carts operated by the Hooks Chamber of Commerce for sponsored events.
		(4)	Golf carts used while evacuating persons during a declared emergency and for 72 hours after the emergency.
(Ord. 18-08-20, passed 8-20-18)  Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 70.99  PENALTY.
	(A)	Whenever in this title an act is prohibited or is made or declared to be unlawful or an offense or a misdemeanor, or wherever in this title the doing of any act is required or the failure to do any act is declared to be unlawful, and no specific penalty is otherwise provided in this code of ordinances, the violation shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500; provided, however, that no penalty shall be greater or less than the penalty provided for the same or a similar offense of the laws of the state.
	(B)	Each day a violation of this title or of any ordinance continues shall constitute a separate offense.
	(C)	(1)	Any violation of § 70.06 is subject to penalties and/or fines as provided in § 10.99 of this code, and/or applicable traffic laws.
		(2)	Neither allegation nor evidence of culpable mental state is required for the proof of an offense defined by § 70.06.
(Am. Ord. 18-08-20, passed 8-20-18)
CHAPTER 71: PARKING REGULATIONS
Section
	71.01	Parking of oversized and recreational vehicles on city streets prohibited
	71.02	Restricted parking at city owned park at the west end of the city limits
	71.03	Loitering in parking lots
§ 71.01  PARKING OF OVERSIZED AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS PROHIBITED.
	In order to eliminate traffic hazards in the city, recreational vehicles, such as drive type recreational vehicles, travel trailers, boats, tractor trailer trucks or other oversized vehicles, will not be allowed to park on any city streets.
(Ord. 92-11-09, passed 11-9-92) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 71.02  RESTRICTIONS PARKING AT CITY OWNED PARK AT THE WEST END OF THE CITY LIMITS.
	(A)	No person will park a vehicle at the city park parking lot, except to attend an activity sponsored by an authorized group or organization which has been approved by the city.
	(B)	The City Maintenance Department will be authorized to post signs at the parking lot designating such parking.
	(C)	The Police Department of the city will be responsible for enforcing this section. The police will be authorized to have vehicles towed to a storage area. The owner of the vehicle will be responsible for paying and towing and storage charges and also will be fined for unauthorized parking. Violation of this section will be a Class C misdemeanor.
(Ord. 87-4-9, passed 4-9-87) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 71.03  LOITERING IN PARKING LOTS.
	(A)	Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
		PARKING LOT.  Any area or space located in, at, or adjacent to a premises, which is used, designed, or intended for the parking of motor vehicles by the general public and maintained for the convenience of customers, clients, patients, or residents.
		PREMISES.  A restaurant, drive-in restaurant, store, retail or wholesale business establishment, office building, professional building, recreational building, public building, school, hospital, apartment complex, or other building.
		OUTDOOR SPACE.  The sidewalks and common outdoor areas of any premises to which the public has access.
	(B)	Statement of public policy. Due to the potential escalation of violent and other related crimes, it is contrary to the health, safety, and general welfare of the community to permit any person to engage in any conduct prohibited by this section. Allowing any person to engage in any conduct prohibited by this section allows such person or persons to establish control of areas with the effect of intimidating citizens and creating a justifiable fear for the safety of people and property in those areas.
	(C)	Prohibited acts. The following acts are hereby declared to be unlawful:
		(1)	To enter a parking lot in a motor vehicle of any kind and use such parking lot for racing or as a shortcut to other property or a street;
		(2)	For any person to congregate inside or outside of a motor vehicle parked on a parking lot when not otherwise engaged in a lawful pursuit relating to the use of the premises; and
			(a)	Remaining on or returning to the premises after being requested to depart from the premises by a person in charge of the premises or a peace officer; or
			(b)	Engaging in such activity without the owner's consent.
		(3)	To leave a motor vehicle unattended on a parking lot, except for the purpose of entering into a premises or returning therefrom, or except with the consent of the owner, operator, or manager of such parking lot or premises;
		(4)	For any person to congregate on any parking lot or outdoor space when not otherwise engaged in a lawful pursuit relating to the use of the premises; and
			(a)	Remaining on or returning to the premises after being requested to depart from the premises by a person in charge of the premises or a peace officer; or
			(b)	Engaging in such activity without the owner's consent.
		(5)	For the purpose of this section, the fact that the premises is closed shall constitute prima facie proof that a person is not engaged in a lawful pursuit relating to the use of the premises and does not have the owner's consent. If the parking lot or outdoor space has a sign or device displaying restrictions on the use or operation of the premises, including, but not limited to, time limitations on use or operation of the premises, or a "no loitering" prohibition, a violation by any person of any restriction shall be prima facie proof that the person does not have the owner's consent.
	(D)	Penalty. A violation of this section is subject to penalty pursuant to § 10.99 of this code.
(Ord. 18-05-21.1, passed 5-21-18)
CHAPTER 72: TRAFFIC SCHEDULES
Schedule
	I.	Speed limits
	II.	One-way streets
	III.	Four-way stops
SCHEDULE I.  SPEED LIMITS.
	(A)	Traffic on Farm to Market Road 560 (Main Street).  The following prescribed sections of Farm to Market Road 560 (Main St.) are regulated as to the speed of motor vehicles traveling thereon in the direction indicated, and it shall be unlawful for the driver of any motor vehicle to drive the vehicles within the section indicated in the direction stated at a speed in excess of the following:
		(1)	For traffic traveling in a southerly direction on Farm to Market Road 560 (Main St.):
Speed Limit 
(mph)	Location	
50	From the north city limit to a point 0.524 miles south, said point being 19 feet south of Avenue M.	
40	From a point 0.524 miles south of the north city limits, for a distance of 0.556 miles, to a point 1.080 miles south of the north city limits, said point being 45 feet south of Avenue D.	
30	From a point 1.080 miles south of the north city limits, for a distance of 0.200 miles, to a point 1.280 miles south of the north city limits, said point of termination also being the junction of FM 560 and US Highway 82 in the city.	

	(2)	For traffic traveling in a northerly direction on Farm to Market Road 560 (Main St.):
Speed Limit 
(mph)	Location	
30	From the junction of FM 560 and US Highway 82 in the city to a point 0.200 miles north, said point being 45 feet south of Avenue D.	
40	From a point 0.200 miles north of the junction of FM 560 and US Highway 82, for a distance of 0.556 miles, to a point 0.756 miles north of the junction of FM 560 and US Highway 82, said point being 19 feet south of Avenue M.	
50	From a point 0.756 miles north of the junction of FM 560 and US Highway 82, for a distance of 0.524 miles, to a point 1.280 miles north of the junction of FM 560 and US Highway 82, said point of termination also being the north city limits. 	

	(B)	Traffic traveling on US Highway 82.  The following prescribed section of US Highway 82 is regulated as to speed of motor vehicles traveling thereon in the direction indicated, and it shall be unlawful for the driver of any motor vehicle to drive that vehicle within the section indicated in the direction stated at a speed in excess of the following:
		(1)	For traffic traveling in an easterly direction on US 82:
Speed Limit (mph)		
55	From the west city limits to a point 1.083 miles east, said point being 199 feet west of West Fourth Street.	
45	From a point 1.083 miles east of the west city limits, east for a distance of 0.200 miles to a point 1.283 miles east of the west city limits, said point being 214 feet west of West First Street.	
40	From a point 1.283 miles east of the west city limits, east for a distance of 0.256 miles to a point 1.539 miles east of the west city limits, said point being 235 feet east of East Second Street.	
45	From a point 1.539 miles east of the west city limits, east for a distance of 0.340 miles to a point 1.879 miles east of the west city limits, said point being 232 feet east of East Seventh Street; except for that portion from a point 1.629 miles east of the west city limits, said point being 50 feet west of East Fourth Street, east for a distance of 0.133 miles to a point 1.762 miles east of the west city limits, said point being 82 feet west of East Sixth Street, the speed shall be 30 mph when school speed zone flashing beacons are in operation.	
50	From a point 1.879 miles east of the west city limits, east for a distance of 1.242 miles to a point 3.121 miles east of the west city limits, said point being the east city limits.	

	(2)	For traffic traveling in a westerly direction on US 82:
Speed Limit (mph)	Location	
50	From the east city limits, to a point 1.242 miles west of the east city limits, said point being 232 feet east of Seventh Street.	
45	From a point 1.242 miles west of the east city limits, west for a distance of 0.340 to a point 1.582 miles west of the east city limits, said point being 235 feet east of East Second Street; except for that portion from a point 1.358 miles west of the east city limits, said point being 82 feet west of East Sixth Street, west for a distance of 0.133 miles to a point 1.491 miles west of the east city limits, said point being 50 feet west of East Fourth Street, the speed shall be 30 miles per hour when school speed zone flashing beacons are in operation.	
40	From a point 1.582 miles west of the east city limits, west for a distance of 0.256 miles to a point 1.838 miles west of the east city limits, said point being 214 feet west of West First Street.	
45	From a point 1.838 miles west of the east city limits, west for a distance of 0.200 miles to a point 2.038 miles west of the east city limits, said point being 199 feet west of West Fourth Street.	
55	From a point 2.038 miles west of the east city limits, west for a distance of 1.083 miles to a point 3.121 miles west of the east city limits, said point being the west city limits.	

	(C)	Regulating speed limits on McMichael Park Lane. 
 		(1)	The speed limit for all vehicles of whatever kind and nature on McMichael Park Lane be and the same is described as 15 miles per hour.
		(2)	The City Maintenance Department shall be authorized to post signs on the McMichael Park Lane reflecting the speed limit as herein established.
	(D)	The following described section is regulated as to the speed of motor vehicles traveling thereon in the direction indicated, and it shall be unlawful for the driver of any motor vehicle to drive such vehicle within such section in the direction stated at a speed in excess of the following:
Speed Limit (mph)	Location	
15	Traffic traveling in an northerly and southerly direction in the 200 block of Marshal Street.	
15	Traffic traveling in an northerly and southerly direction in the 100 block of Andrews Street.	
15	Traffic traveling in an easterly and westerly direction on Clark Street	
15	Traffic traveling the entire circle of McArthur Circle	
20	Traffic traveling in an easterly and westerly direction in the 100 block through the 800 block of East Avenue E.	
15	Traffic traveling on Roosevelt Street.	

		(1)	The hereinabove speeds for vehicular traffic traveling upon the hereinabove designated sections of Marshal Street, Andrews Street, Clark Street, McArthur Circle, East Avenue E, and Roosevelt Street that the directions herein specified be and they are hereby found to be reasonable and safe prima facie speed limits therefor.
		(2)	The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation is authorized to erect signs indicating the speed limits herein designated.
	(E)	No person shall drive or operate any vehicle within the city upon any public street, way or thoroughfare at a speed in excess of 20 miles per hour except in such zones as may be established in this chapter and proper signs posted for greater or lesser speeds. 
		(1)	There herinabove speed for vehicular traffic traveling upon the hereinabove designated streets be and is hereby found to be reasonable and safe prima facie speed limits therefor.
		(2)	The Street Department of the city is authorized to erect signs indicating the speed limit herein designated. 
(Ord. passed 6-8-77; Ord. 8-18-80, passed 8-18-80; Ord. 19-12-94A, passed 12-19-94; Am. Ord. 09-20-04, passed 4-20-09; Am. Ord. 09-08-17, passed 8-17-09; Am. Ord. 13-11-18A, passed 11-18-13; Am. Ord. 13-11-18C, passed 11-18-13) Penalty, see § 70.99
SCHEDULE II.  ONE-WAY STREETS.
	(A)	East Fourth Street.  
		(1)	East Fourth Street from Avenue A to Avenue B be and the same is changed from a two-way street to a one-way street, that being in a northerly direction, for the purpose of school buses loading and unloading on all school days during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., or at such times that buses are loading and unloading as designated by the Hooks ISD for early dismissal. School buses only, no private or other vehicles shall be allowed in the specified area of East Fourth Street during the posted hours.
		(2)	The City Maintenance Department shall be authorized to post signs on Fourth Street, from Avenue A to Avenue B, reflecting same to be a one-way street and reflecting the hours which only buses are allowed on the street.
	(B)	Jackson Street.
		(1)	Jackson Street is changed from a two-way street to a one-way street, that being in a westerly direction from FM 1398 to Houston Street, on all school days during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
		(2)	The City Maintenance Department shall be authorized to post signs on Jackson Street reflecting same to be a one-way street during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on all school days.
	(C)	Sheridan Street.
		(1)	Sheridan Street is changed from a two-way street to a one-way street, that being in an easterly direction from Houston Street to FM 1398, on all school days during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
		(2)	The City Maintenance Department shall be authorized to post signs on Sheridan Street reflecting same to be a one-way street during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on all school days. 
(Ord. passed 12-13-77; Ord. passed 5-9-78; Am. Ord. 04-11-29A, passed 11-29-04; Am. Ord. 05-04-18, passed 4-18-05; Am. Ord. 05-04-18A, passed 4-18-05)
SCHEDULE III.  FOUR-WAY STOPS.
	(A)	Avenue B and Second Street.
		(1)	There shall be erected and installed at the intersection of Avenue B and Second Street traffic control devices consisting of a four-way stop at said intersection thereby requiring all traffic entering said intersection, from any direction, to stop before entering said intersection.
		(2)	The Street Department of the city is authorized to erect the traffic control device(s) herein designated.
	(B)	Roosevelt Street and Andrews Street. 
		(1)	There shall be erected and installed at the intersection of Roosevelt Street and Andrews Street traffic control devices consisting of a four-way stop at said intersection thereby requiring all traffic entering said intersection, from any direction, to stop before entering said intersection. 
		(2)	The Street Department of the city is authorized to erect the traffic control devices herein designated. 
(Ord. 13-09-16, passed 9-16-13; Am. Ord. 13-11-18B, passed 11-18-13)
CHAPTER 73: PARKING SCHEDULES
Schedule
	I.	Parallel parking on Wilder Street
	II.	No parking zones
SCHEDULE I.  PARALLEL PARKING ON WILDER STREET.
	(A)	The section of Wilder Street from the intersection of Highway 82 to the north city limits is properly marked for parallel parking, and it will be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle other than parallel with the sidewalks.
	(B)	This section shall not apply to vehicles while backed up to sidewalks in front of business establishments during the time necessary to load and unload goods and merchandise.
(Ord. 15, passed 8-12-47) Penalty, see § 70.99
SCHEDULE II.  NO PARKING ZONES.
	(A)	US Highway 82.  The following described section of US Highway 82 is designated as a “No Parking Zone,” and it shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to park the vehicle within the “No Parking Zone” being more fully described as follows: no parking on the right-of-way on the north side of US 82 from 347.5 feet east of the centerline of FM 560, to 243 feet west of the centerline of FM 560, a total of 590.5 feet, and being more generally described as from the centerline of East First Street to the centerline of West First Street.
	(B)	FM 560 (Main Street).  The following described section on FM 560 (Main Street) is designated as a “No Parking Zone,” and it shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to park the vehicle within the “No Parking Zone” being more fully described as follows: no parking on FM 560 (Main Street) from 25 feet south of Avenue H to the centerline of Avenue I, a distance of 385 feet.
	(C)	Avenue E and Avenue D.  
		(1)	No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or directions of a police officer or traffic control device, in any of the following places:
			(a)	On both sides of Avenue E, from East Ninth Street to Farm to Market Road 560;
			(b)	On both sides of Avenue D, from Fifth Street to Second Street.
		(2)	The City Maintenance Department shall be authorized to post signs on Avenue E and Avenue D reflecting same to be no parking areas.
	(D)	Palmer Drive.  The following described section Palmer Drive is designated as a “No Parking Zone”, and it shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to park the vehicle within the “No Parking Zone” being more fully described as follows:  There shall be no parking permitted on Palmer Drive within the city limits.
	(E)	U.S. Highway 82 (Avenue A).  The following described section of U.S. Highway 82 (Avenue A) is designated as a “no parking zone”, and it shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to park the vehicle within the “no parking zone” being more fully described as follows: there shall be no parking permitted on U.S. Highway 82 (Avenue A) within the city limits.
(Ord. passed 10-16-74; Ord. 2-18-80, passed 2-18-80; Ord. 7-8-82, passed 7-8-82; Am. Ord. 11-19-01, passed 11-19-01; Am. Ord. 10-02-22, passed 2-22-10) Penalty, see § 70.99