Provisions uniform throughout State; local authority prohibited from enacting certain ordinances; trial for same offense prohibited.
1. The provisions of this chapter are applicable and uniform throughout this State on all highways to which the public has a right of access or to which persons have access as invitees or licensees.
2. Unless otherwise provided by specific statute, any local authority may enact by ordinance traffic regulations which cover the same subject matter as the various sections of this chapter if the provisions of the ordinance are not in conflict with this chapter. It may also enact by ordinance regulations requiring the registration and licensing of bicycles.
3. A local authority shall not enact an ordinance:
(a) Governing the registration of vehicles and the licensing of drivers;
(b) Governing the duties and obligations of persons involved in traffic accidents, other than the duties to stop, render aid and provide necessary information; or
(c) Providing a penalty for an offense for which the penalty prescribed by this chapter is greater than that imposed for a misdemeanor.
4. No person convicted or adjudged guilty of a violation of a traffic ordinance may be charged or tried in any other court in this State for the same offense.
Last modified: February 25, 2006