§ 29-187. Prohibited conduct of passengers.
(a)
It shall be unlawful for any passenger, while aboard any vehicle operating under this article, to:
(1)
Smoke or have in such passenger's possession a lighted cigar, cigarette or pipe while such vehicle is being operated;
(2)
Play any radio, tape recorder or other similar instrument, except when such instrument is connected to an earphone or similar device that limits the sound to the individual user;
(3)
Carry or be accompanied by live animals of any kind, except a guide dog properly harnessed and accompanying a blind passenger;
(4)
Consume any food or drink; or
(5)
Utter any profanity or obscenity.
(b)
Any passenger who engages in any such act shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor and shall also forfeit any right to remain in the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle shall have the right to order such passenger to leave the vehicle. Any passenger who refuses to leave upon being so ordered shall, upon conviction, be guilty of trespass, a Class 1 misdemeanor.
(Code 1993, § 30-94; Code 2004, § 110-134)
(Code 1993, § 30-94; Code 2004, § 110-134)