§ 26-10. Leaving keys in vehicle prohibited; parking vehicles with motor running.

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(a)

Leaving keys in vehicle. No person shall permit any motor vehicle in his custody to stand or remain unattended on any street, alley or other public area, except an attended parking area, unless either the starting lever, throttle, steering apparatus, gear shift or ignition of the vehicle is locked and the key for such lock is removed from the vehicle.

(b)

Parking vehicles with motor running. No person shall park or leave standing any motor vehicle with the motor or refrigerator unit running for more than five minutes within 300 feet of any residence within the village between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

(Code 1984, § 8-1-11)

State law reference

Authority to adopt ordinance prohibiting operators from leaving keys in parked motor vehicles, Wis. Stats. § 66.0431.

                    
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