72.020 Definitions
72.021 Unlawful conduct upon highways, roadways, or parking lots
72.022 Removal of vehicle by owner of private parking lot
72.023 Penalty
§ 72.020 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CENTRAL TRAFFIC DISTRICT. The area bounded on the north by Washington Street, on the south by Broadway, on the east by Hancock Street, and the west by 9th Street, each of the above named streets being included within this area.
HIGHWAY. Any road, street, avenue, alley, boulevard, court or bridge, viaduct or trestle and the approaches to them and includes off-street parking facilities for public use, whether publicly- or privately-owned.
IMPOUNDMENT. The seizure of a vehicle either by towing the vehicle to the City Tow Lot, or by immobilization of a vehicle by means of a device, which locks onto a vehicle wheels and prevents its removal.
LOUISVILLE. Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government.
PARKING LOTS. All parking areas and approaches to same, including but not limited to: parks, shopping centers, restaurants, entertainment centers, taverns, car-washes, banking or like facilities, which are either publicly- or privately-owned, operated or controlled.
ROADWAY. That portion of a highway designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, including the berm, shoulder or any adjacent thereto.
(1994 Jeff. Code, § 72.20) (Jeff. Ord. 5-1986, adopted and effective 5-13-1986; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 64-2005, approved 5-17-2005)
§ 72.021 UNLAWFUL CONDUCT UPON HIGHWAYS, ROADWAYS, OR PARKING LOTS.
It shall be unlawful for any person upon the highways, roadways, or parking lots within Metro Government to:
(A) Operate, cruise, stop, park or leave standing a vehicle in such a manner so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic (except as by police order or during emergencies as defined in KRS 189.450); or
(B) Enter upon or remain on the highways, roadways or parking lots contrary to the terms and conditions of the owner, agent, lessee or attendant. It shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section to enter or remain where there is a conspicuously displayed sign giving notice when persons or vehicles may not enter or remain thereupon.
(1994 Jeff. Code, § 72.21) (Jeff. Ord. 5-1986, adopted and effective 5-13-1986; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 64-2005, approved 5-17-2005) Penalty, see § 72.023
Cross-reference:
For provisions concerning obstruction of traffic, see § 71.02
§ 72.022 REMOVAL OF VEHICLE BY OWNER OF PRIVATE PARKING LOT.
(A) Any owner, agent, lessee, or attendant of a parking lot may remove any vehicle present on the property in violation of this subchapter. Any person engaged to remove such vehicle shall have a lien on the vehicle in accordance with KRS 376.275 and 189.725.
(B) The signs referred to in § 72.021(B) shall further state the name of the current owner, agent, lessee, attendant or other person responsible for the property; the ordinance number and series herein.
(1994 Jeff. Code, § 72.22) (Jeff. Ord. 5-1986, adopted and effective 5-13-1986; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 64-2005, approved 5-17-2005)
Any person violating any provision of §§ 72.020 through 72.022 shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $500, or imprisoned for no more than 50 days in jail.
(1994 Jeff. Code, § 72.23) (Jeff. Ord. 5-1986, adopted and effective 5-13-1986; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 64-2005, approved 5-17-2005)