It is unlawful for any person operating a motor vehicle upon the highways of this City to turn such vehicle either to the right or to the left upon approaching or leaving an intersection to proceed across any private property for the purpose of avoiding the intersection or any traffic control device controlling the intersection, unless so directed by proper authorities. Violation of this section shall be a civil traffic infraction and punishable by a fine of $75.00, inclusive of statutory assessments. (Ord. 68-98 § 1)