It is unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen years to operate a motor vehicle or ride in or on a motor vehicle about the public streets, alleys, avenues, parks, public squares or any other public places between the hour of eleven p.m. and the time of sunrise of the following day when not accompanied by his or her parent, or legal guardian having legal custody and control of such person, or other adult person having the care and custody of such person; provided, however, that the provisions of this Section do not apply to any such person who shall be operating or riding in a motor vehicle engaged in gainful employment, or upon an emergency errand, or on legitimate business directed by his or her parent, guardian, or other adult person having the care and custody of such person. The City Manager-Police Administrator is hereby empowered and authorized to impound any motor vehicle which is being operated or used in violation of this Chapter. (Ord. 76-3 § 1, 1976; Ord. 111 NS § 3, 1959; prior code § 14-3.)