Unattended motor vehicle

(a)

An operator driving or in charge of any motor vehicle may not permit it to stand unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, and removing the key. A vehicle shall not be permitted to stand unattended upon any perceptible grade without stopping the engine and effectively setting the brake thereon and turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the street.

(b)

This section does not apply to the operator of:

(1)

An authorized emergency vehicle while in the performance of official duties that is equipped with an activated antitheft device that prohibits the vehicle from being driven;

(2)

A licensed delivery truck or other delivery vehicle while making deliveries;

(3)

A solid waste or recovered materials collection vehicle while collecting such items; or

(4)

A vehicle that starts by remote control while the ignition, transmission, and doors are locked.

(c)

This section does not apply to a fully autonomous vehicle operating with the automated driving system engaged.

(Ord. No. 2025-43, § 2 (Exh. A), 4-17-2025)