The driver of any vehicle other than one on official business
shall not follow any emergency vehicle traveling in response to an
emergency call closer than five hundred (500) feet or drive into or
park such vehicle within the block where fire apparatus has stopped
in answer to a fire alarm.
No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a Fire
Department when laid down on any street or private driveway to be
used at any fire or alarm of fire without the consent of the Fire
Department official in command.
A.
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
FUNERAL LEAD VEHICLE or LEAD VEHICLE
ORGANIZED FUNERAL PROCESSION
Definitions. As used in this Section, the following terms
shall mean:
A person licensed as a funeral director pursuant to the provisions
of Chapter 333, RSMo.
Any motor vehicle equipped with at least one (1) lighted
circulating lamp exhibiting an amber or purple light or lens or alternating
flashing headlamps visible under normal atmospheric conditions for
a distance of five hundred (500) feet from the front of the vehicle.
A hearse or coach properly equipped may be a lead vehicle.
Two (2) or more vehicles accompanying the remains of a deceased
person from a funeral establishment, church, synagogue or other place
where a funeral service has taken place to a cemetery, crematory or
other place of final disposition or a funeral establishment, church,
synagogue or other place where additional funeral services will be
performed if directed by a licensed funeral director from a licensed
establishment.
B.
Driving Rules.
1.
Except as otherwise provided for in this Section, pedestrians and
operators of all other vehicles shall yield the right-of-way to any
vehicle which is a part of an organized funeral procession.
2.
Notwithstanding any traffic control device or right-of-way provision
prescribed by State or local law, when the funeral lead vehicle in
an organized funeral procession lawfully enters an intersection, all
vehicles in the procession shall follow the lead vehicle through the
intersection. The operator of each vehicle in the procession shall
exercise the highest degree of care toward any other vehicle or pedestrian
on the roadway.
3.
An organized funeral procession shall have the right-of-way at all
intersections regardless of any traffic control device at such intersections,
except that operators of vehicles in an organized funeral procession
shall yield the right-of-way to any approaching emergency vehicle
pursuant to the provisions of law or when directed to do so by a Law
Enforcement Officer.
4.
All vehicles in an organized funeral procession shall follow the
preceding vehicle in the procession as closely as is practical and
safe under the conditions.
5.
No person shall operate any vehicle as part of an organized funeral
procession without the flashing emergency lights of such vehicle being
lighted.
6.
Any person who is not an operator of a vehicle in an organized funeral
procession shall not:
a.
Drive between the vehicles comprising an organized funeral procession while such vehicles are in motion and have the flashing emergency lights lighted pursuant to Subsection (B)(5) above, except when required to do so by a Law Enforcement Officer or when such person is operating an emergency vehicle giving an audible or visual signal;
b.
Join a funeral procession for the purpose of securing the right-of-way;
or
c.
Attempt to pass any vehicle in an organized funeral procession, except
where a passing lane has been specifically provided.
7.
When an organized funeral procession is proceeding through a red
signal light as permitted herein, a vehicle not in the organized funeral
procession shall not enter the intersection unless such vehicle may
do so without crossing the path of the funeral procession.
8.
No ordinance, regulation or any other provision of law shall prohibit
the use of a motorcycle utilizing flashing amber lights to escort
an organized funeral procession on the highway.
C.
Any
person convicted of violating any provision of this Section shall
be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).
Each driver in a funeral or other procession shall drive as
near to the right-hand edge of the roadway as practicable and shall
follow the vehicle ahead as close as is practicable and safe.
No procession or parade containing twenty-five (25) or more
persons or ten (10) or more vehicles except the forces of the United
States Army or Navy, the military forces of this State, and the forces
of the Police and Fire Departments shall occupy, march or proceed
along any street except in accordance with a permit issued by the
Chief of Police and such other regulations as are set forth herein
which may apply.
The driver of a motor vehicle shall not drive within any sidewalk
area except on a permanent or temporary driveway. A designated bicycle
lane shall not be obstructed by a parked or standing motor vehicle
or other stationary object. A motor vehicle may be driven in a designated
bicycle lane only for the purpose of a lawful maneuver to cross the
lane or to provide for safe travel. In making an otherwise lawful
maneuver that requires traveling in or crossing a designated bicycle
lane, the driver of a motor vehicle shall yield to any bicycle in
the lane. As used in this Section, the term "designated bicycle
lane" shall mean a portion of the roadway or highway that
has been designated by the Governing Body having jurisdiction over
such roadway or highway by striping with signing or striping with
pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicycles.
The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same unless such
movement can be made with reasonable safety and without interfering
with other traffic.
No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle on the side
available to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably safe
to do so, nor shall any person leave a door open on the side of a
motor vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer
than necessary to load or unload passengers.
A.
A person
operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular
seat attached thereto, and such operator shall not carry any other
person nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle unless such
motorcycle is designed to carry more than one (1) person, in which
event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if
designed for two (2) persons or upon another seat firmly attached
to the rear or side of the operator.
B.
The
operator of a motorized bicycle shall ride only astride the permanent
and regular seat attached thereto and shall not permit more than one
(1) person to ride thereon at the same time, unless the motorized
bicycle is designed to carry more than one (1) person. Any motorized
bicycle designed to carry more than one (1) person must be equipped
with a passenger seat and footrests for the use of a passenger.
A.
No
person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within a business district.
B.
Whenever
any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall
yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal
before overtaking and passing such pedestrian.
C.
No
person shall ride a motorized bicycle upon a sidewalk.
[R.O. 2009 §14-410; Ord. No. 2939 §1, 7-18-1988]
Motorized vehicles are prohibited on or about pathways and/or
walkways within the City limits of Brentwood. However, this Section
does not apply to emergency vehicles, City vehicles and utility companies
providing service, maintenance or emergency responses.
[R.O. 2009 §14-17; Ord. No. 3338 §1, 5-2-1994; Ord.
No. 3855 §1, 12-16-2002]
A.
No
person shall use, operate or permit the use or operation of any motorized
skateboard, motorized go-cart, motorized minibike or like motorized
instrument on any sidewalk, street, parking lot or other public place
in the City.
B.
The use of any motorized skateboard, motorized go-cart, motorized minibike or other like motorized instrument as defined in Section 300.010 is hereby permitted on private driveways and parking lots with the permission of the private property owner. Any person who shall use, operate or permit to be used or operate any motorized skateboard, motorized go-cart, motorized minibike or like motorized instrument shall do so in a careful and prudent manner and not in a manner so as to cause or be likely to cause danger to any person or property.
C.
The
user of any such motorized skateboard, motorized go-cart, motorized
minibike or like motorized instrument shall give way to any pedestrian,
motor vehicle or any other user of such parking lot or driveway and
shall not interfere with the proper use of any public way by any other
person.
D.
Penalties
for violations of this Section shall be as follows:
1.
First (1st) offense. Confiscation of motorized
skateboard, motorized go-cart, motorized minibike or like motorized
instrument, with return after one (1) week;
2.
Second (2nd) offense. Ten dollars ($10.00) fine
to parents or natural guardians of the offender, if a minor;
3.
Third (3rd) and subsequent offenses. An additional
ten dollar ($10.00) fine for each subsequent offense.
A.
No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle, as defined in Section 300.010, upon the streets and highways of this City, except as follows:
B.
No
person shall operate an off-road vehicle, as defined in Section 304.001,
RSMo., within any stream or river in this City, except that off-road
vehicles may be operated within waterways which flow within the boundaries
of land which an off-road vehicle operator owns, or for agricultural
purposes within the boundaries of land which an off-road vehicle operator
owns or has permission to be upon, or for the purpose of fording such
stream or river of this State at such road crossings as are customary
or part of the highway system. All Law Enforcement Officials or Peace
Officers of this State and its political subdivisions shall enforce
the provisions of this Subsection within the geographic area of their
jurisdiction.
C.
A person
operating an all-terrain vehicle on a street or highway pursuant to
an exception covered in this Section shall have a valid license issued
by a State authorizing such person to operate a motor vehicle but
shall not be required to have passed an examination for the operation
of a motorcycle, and the vehicle shall be operated at speeds of less
than thirty (30) miles per hour. When operated on a street or highway,
an all-terrain vehicle shall have a bicycle safety flag, which extends
not less than seven (7) feet above the ground, attached to the rear
of the vehicle. The bicycle safety flag shall be triangular in shape
with an area of not less than thirty (30) square inches and shall
be dayglow in color.
D.
No
person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle:
1.
In any careless way so as to endanger the person or property of another;
2.
While under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance;
or
3.
Without a securely fastened safety helmet on the head of an individual
who operates an all-terrain vehicle or who is being towed or otherwise
propelled by an all-terrain vehicle, unless the individual is at least
eighteen (18) years of age.
E.
No
operator of an all-terrain vehicle shall carry a passenger, except
for agricultural purposes.
A.
No person shall operate a utility vehicle, as defined in Section 300.010 of this Title, upon the highways of this City or State, except as follows:
1.
Utility vehicles owned and operated by a governmental entity for
official use;
2.
Utility vehicles operated for agricultural purposes or industrial
on-premises purposes between the official sunrise and sunset on the
day of operation, unless equipped with proper lighting;
3.
Utility vehicles operated by handicapped persons for short distances
occasionally only on the State's secondary roads when operated between
the hours of sunrise and sunset;
4.
The City may issue special permits for utility vehicles to be used
on highways within the City limits by licensed drivers. Fees of fifteen
dollars ($15.00) may be collected and retained by the City for such
permits.
B.
No
person shall operate a utility vehicle within any stream or river
in this City or State, except that utility vehicles may be operated
within waterways which flow within the boundaries of land which a
utility vehicle operator owns, or for agricultural purposes within
the boundaries of land which a utility vehicle operator owns or has
permission to be upon, or for the purpose of fording such stream or
river of this City or State at such road crossings as are customary
or part of the highway system. All Law Enforcement Officials shall
enforce the provisions of this Subsection within the geographic area
of their jurisdiction.
C.
A person operating a utility vehicle on a highway pursuant to an exception covered in this Section shall have a valid operator's or chauffeur's license, except that a handicapped person operating such vehicle under Subparagraph (3) of Subsection (A) of this Section shall not be required to have passed an examination for the operation of a motorcycle, and the vehicle shall be operated at speeds of less than forty-five (45) miles per hour.
E.
No
operator of a utility vehicle shall carry a passenger, except for
agricultural purposes. The provisions of this Subsection shall not
apply to any utility vehicle in which the seat of such vehicle is
designed to carry more than one (1) person.
F.
A violation
of this Section shall be an ordinance violation.
No person riding upon any bicycle, motorized bicycle, coaster,
roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself/herself
to any vehicle upon a roadway. Neither shall the driver of a vehicle
knowingly pull a rider behind a vehicle.
No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled
access roadway except at such entrances and exits as are established
by public authority.
[R.O. 2009 §14-148; Ord. No. 2774 §1, 1-20-1986; Ord. No. 3204 §1, 5-4-1992]
No driver shall operate a motor vehicle on any private road
or driveway, parking lot or any area which is not a highway, road
or street for the purpose of avoiding travel upon the right-of-way
between one highway, road or street and the same or another highway,
road or street or to avoid any traffic control device or intersection.
In any prosecution for a violation of this Section, it shall be prima
facie evidence that the driver operated a motor vehicle with said
purpose if the movement of said vehicle across the private road, driveway,
parking lot or any area which is not a highway, road or street was
continuous and did not include a full stoppage of said movement for
a period of not less than one (1) minute.
It shall be unlawful for the directing officer or the operator
of any railroad train to direct the operation of or to operate the
same in such a manner as to prevent the use of any street for purposes
of travel for a period of time longer than five (5) minutes; provided
that this Section shall not apply to a moving train or to one stopped
because of an emergency or for repairs necessary before it can proceed
safely.
No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety
zone.
[Ord. No. 4682 §1, 12-7-2015]
A.
Every person operating a motor vehicle on the highways of this City
shall drive the vehicle in a careful and prudent manner and at a rate
of speed so as not to endanger the property of another or the life
or limb of any person and shall exercise the highest degree of care.
B.
It shall be prima facie evidence that a vehicle operator is not exercising
the highest degree of care if the operator of a moving vehicle engages
in any conduct that causes his or her vision or attention to be obscured,
diminished or directed elsewhere than the path of travel or safe operation
of the vehicle, including, but not limited to, by using a mirror to
engage in grooming; reading anything located in the vehicle other
than operation information displayed on vehicle gauges and equipment;
writing; drawing; manually inputting information into a GPS or mapping
device; or turning one's head substantially away from the path of
travel to observe things in the vehicle or outside the vehicle but
contrary to the path of travel.
[R.O. 2009 §14-161; Code 1969 §22-50]
No person shall operate or drive a vehicle used primarily for
advertising purposes or for the display of posters, placards or any
other article for the inspection of the public at a rate of speed
less than six (6) miles per hour, and the operator of such a vehicle
shall move the same continuously and shall not stop the same except
when ordered by any Police Officer or in obedience to traffic signs
or signals.
A.
Upon
all public roads or highways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall
be driven upon the right-half of the roadway, except as follows:
1.
When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same
direction pursuant to the rules governing such movement;
2.
When placing a vehicle in position for and when such vehicle is lawfully
making a left turn in compliance with the provisions of this Title;
3.
When the right-half of a roadway is closed to traffic while under
construction or repair;
4.
Upon a roadway designated by local ordinance as a one-way street
and marked or signed for one-way traffic.
B.
It
is unlawful to drive any vehicle upon any highway or road which has
been divided into two (2) or more roadways by means of a physical
barrier or by means of a dividing section or delineated by curbs,
lines or other markings on the roadway except to the right of such
barrier or dividing section or to make any left turn or semi-circular
or U-turn on any such divided highway, except at an intersection or
interchange or at any signed location designated by the State Highways
and Transportation Commission or the Department of Transportation.
The provisions of this Subsection shall not apply to emergency vehicles,
law enforcement vehicles or to vehicles owned by the Commission or
the Department.
C.
Whenever
any roadway has been divided into three (3) or more clearly marked
lanes for traffic, the following rules in addition to all other consistent
herewith shall apply:
1.
A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within
a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver
has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.
2.
Upon a roadway which is divided into three (3) lanes, a vehicle shall
not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing
another vehicle where the roadway ahead is clearly visible and such
center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation
for a left turn, or where such center lane is at the time allocated
exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding
and is signposted to give notice of such allocation.
3.
Upon all highways any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal
speed of traffic thereon shall be driven in the right-hand lane for
traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand edge or curb,
except as otherwise provided in Sections 304.014 to 304.026, RSMo.
4.
Official signs may be erected by the State Highways and Transportation
Commission or the Highway Patrol may place temporary signs directing
slow-moving traffic to use a designated lane or allocating specified
lanes to traffic moving in the same direction and drivers of vehicles
shall obey the directions of every such sign.
5.
Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass
each other to the right and, except when a roadway has been divided
into traffic lanes, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half
(½) of the main traveled portion of the roadway whenever possible.
D.
All
vehicles in motion upon a highway having two (2) or more lanes of
traffic proceeding in the same direction shall be driven in the right-hand
lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle or when preparing
to make a proper left turn or when otherwise directed by traffic markings,
signs or signals.
E.
All
trucks registered for a gross weight of more than forty-eight thousand
(48,000) pounds shall not be driven in the far left-hand lane upon
all interstate highways, freeways, or expressways within urbanized
areas of the State having three (3) or more lanes of traffic proceeding
in the same direction. This restriction shall not apply when:
F.
As used in Subsection (E) of this Section, "truck" means
any vehicle, machine, tractor, trailer, or semitrailer, or any combination
thereof, propelled or drawn by mechanical power and designed for or
used in the transportation of property upon the highways. The term "truck" also includes a commercial motor vehicle as defined in Section 300.010 of this Title.
A.
The
following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles
proceeding in the same direction, subject to the limitations and exceptions
hereinafter stated:
1.
The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in
the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance
and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely
clear of the overtaken vehicle; and
2.
Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the
driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor
of the overtaking vehicle and shall not increase the speed of such
driver's vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
B.
The
driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another
vehicle only under the following conditions:
1.
When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;
2.
Upon a City street with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width
for two (2) or more lanes of vehicles in each direction;
3.
Upon a one-way street.
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The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass another
vehicle upon the right only under the foregoing conditions when such
movement may be made in safety. In no event shall such movement be
made by driving off the paved or main traveled portion of the roadway.
The provisions of this Subsection shall not relieve the driver of
a slow-moving vehicle from the duty to drive as closely as practicable
to the right-hand edge of the roadway.
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C.
Except
when a roadway has been divided into three (3) traffic lanes, no vehicle
shall be driven to the left side of the centerline of a highway or
public road in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in
the same direction unless such left side is clearly visible and is
free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit
such overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering
with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite
direction or any vehicle overtaken.
D.
No
vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway
under the following conditions:
1.
When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve of the highway
where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create
a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite
direction.
2.
When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred (100)
feet of any bridge, viaduct, tunnel or when approaching within one
hundred (100) feet of or at any intersection or railroad grade crossing.
A.
No
person shall stop or suddenly decrease the speed of or turn a vehicle
from a direct course or move right or left upon a roadway unless and
until such movement can be made with reasonable safety and then only
after the giving of an appropriate signal in the manner provided herein.
1.
An operator or driver when stopping, or when checking the speed of
the operator's vehicle if the movement of other vehicles may reasonably
be affected by such checking of speed, shall extend such operator's
arm at an angle below horizontal so that the same may be seen in the
rear of the vehicle.
2.
An operator or driver intending to turn the vehicle to the right
shall extend such operator's arm at an angle above horizontal so that
the same may be seen in front of and in the rear of the vehicle and
shall slow down and approach the intersecting highway as near as practicable
to the right side of the highway along which such operator is proceeding
before turning.
3.
An operator or driver intending to turn the vehicle to the left shall
extend such operator's arm in a horizontal position so that the same
may be seen in the rear of the vehicle and shall slow down and approach
the intersecting highway so that the left side of the vehicle shall
be as near as practicable to the centerline of the highway along which
the operator is proceeding before turning.
4.
The signals herein required shall be given either by means of the
hand and arm or by a signal light or signal device in good mechanical
condition of a type approved by the State Highway Patrol; however,
when a vehicle is so constructed or loaded that a hand and arm signal
would not be visible both to the front and rear of such vehicle, then
such signals shall be given by such light or device. A vehicle shall
be considered as so constructed or loaded that a hand and arm signal
would not be visible both to the front and rear when the distance
from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside
limit of the body, cab or load exceeds twenty-four (24) inches, or
when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post
to the rear limit of the body or load thereon exceeds fourteen (14)
feet, which limit of fourteen (14) feet shall apply to single vehicles
or combinations of vehicles. The provisions of this Subsection shall
not apply to any trailer which does not interfere with a clear view
of the hand signals of the operator or of the signaling device upon
the vehicle pulling such trailer; provided further, that the provisions
of this Section as far as mechanical devices on vehicles so constructed
that a hand and arm signal would not be visible both to the front
and rear of such vehicle as above provided shall only be applicable
to new vehicles registered within this State after the first (1st)
day of January, 1954.
A.
Driver Shall Stop, When.
1.
The driver of a vehicle upon a highway upon meeting or overtaking
from either direction any school bus which has stopped on the highway
for the purpose of receiving or discharging any school children and
whose driver has in the manner prescribed by law given the signal
to stop shall stop the vehicle before reaching such school bus and
shall not proceed until such school bus resumes motion or until signaled
by its driver to proceed.
2.
"School bus" includes Head Start buses that meet the requirements
set out in Section 304.050.1(2), RSMo.
B.
Every
bus used for the transportation of school children shall bear upon
the front and rear thereon a plainly visible sign containing the words "School Bus" in letters not less than eight (8) inches in
height. Each bus shall have lettered on the rear in plain and distinct
type the following: "State Law: Stop While Bus is Loading
and Unloading". Each school bus subject to the provisions
of Sections 304.050 to 304.070, RSMo., shall be equipped with a mechanical
and electrical signaling device approved by the State Board of Education
which will display a signal plainly visible from the front and rear
and indicating intention to stop.
C.
Every school bus operated to transport students in the public school system which has a gross vehicle weight rating of more than ten thousand (10,000) pounds, which has the engine mounted entirely in front of the windshield and the entrance door behind the front wheels, and which is used for the transportation of school children shall be equipped with a crossing control arm. The crossing control arm, when activated, shall extend a minimum of five (5) feet six (6) inches from the face of the front bumper. The crossing control arm shall be attached on the right side of the front bumper and shall be activated by the same controls which activate the mechanical and electrical signaling devices described in Subsection (B) of this Section. This Subsection may be cited as "Jessica's Law" in commemoration of Jessica Leicht and all other Missouri school children who have been injured or killed during the operation of a school bus.
D.
Except as otherwise provided in this Section, the driver of a school
bus in the process of loading or unloading students upon a street
or highway shall activate the mechanical and electrical signaling
devices, in the manner prescribed by the State Board of Education,
to communicate to drivers of other vehicles that students are loading
or unloading. A public school district has the authority pursuant
to Section 304.050, RSMo., to adopt a policy which provides that the
driver of a school bus in the process of loading or unloading students
upon a divided highway of four (4) or more lanes may pull off of the
main roadway and load or unload students without activating the mechanical
and electrical signaling devices in a manner which gives the signal
for other drivers to stop and may use the amber signaling devices
to alert motorists that the school bus is slowing to a stop; provided
that the passengers are not required to cross any traffic lanes and
also provided that the emergency flashing signal lights are activated
in a manner which indicates that drivers should proceed with caution
and, in such case, the driver of a vehicle may proceed past the school
bus with due caution.
E.
No driver of a school bus shall take on or discharge passengers at
any location upon a highway consisting of four (4) or more lanes of
traffic, whether or not divided by a median or barrier, in such manner
as to require the passengers to cross more than two (2) lanes of traffic;
nor shall any passengers be taken on or discharged while the vehicle
is upon the road or highway proper unless the vehicle so stopped is
plainly visible for at least five hundred (500) feet in each direction
to drivers of other vehicles in the case of a highway with no shoulder
and a speed limit greater than sixty (60) miles per hour and at least
three hundred (300) feet in each direction to drivers of other vehicles
upon other highways, and on all highways, only for such time as is
actually necessary to take on and discharge passengers.
F.
The
driver of a vehicle upon a highway with separate roadways need not
stop upon meeting or overtaking a school bus which is on a different
roadway, which is proceeding in the opposite direction on a highway
containing four (4) or more lanes of traffic, or which is stopped
in a loading zone constituting a part of, or adjacent to, a limited
or controlled access highway at a point where pedestrians are not
permitted to cross the roadway.
G.
If any vehicle is witnessed by a peace officer or the driver of a
school bus to have violated the provisions of this Section and the
identity of the operator is not otherwise apparent, it shall be a
rebuttable presumption that the person in whose name such vehicle
is registered committed the violation. In the event that charges are
filed against multiple owners of a motor vehicle, only one (1) of
the owners may be convicted and court costs may be assessed against
only one (1) of the owners. If the vehicle which is involved in the
violation is registered in the name of a rental or leasing company
and the vehicle is rented or leased to another person at the time
of the violation, the rental or leasing company may rebut the presumption
by providing the peace officer or prosecuting authority with a copy
of the rental or lease agreement in effect at the time of the violation.
No prosecuting authority may bring any legal proceedings against a
rental or leasing company under this Section unless prior written
notice of the violation has been given to that rental or leasing company
by registered mail at the address appearing on the registration and
the rental or leasing company has failed to provide the rental or
lease agreement copy within fifteen (15) days of receipt of such notice.
A.
The
driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way
to a vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway,
provided however, there is no form of traffic control at such intersection.
B.
When
two (2) vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at
approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left
shall yield the right-of-way to the driver of the vehicle on the right.
This Subsection shall not apply to vehicles approaching each other
from opposite directions when the driver of one (1) of such vehicles
is attempting to or is making a left turn.
C.
The
driver of a vehicle within an intersection intending to turn to the
left shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from
the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close
thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.
D.
The
driver of a vehicle intending to make a left turn into an alley, private
road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching
from the opposite direction when the making of such left turn would
create a traffic hazard.
E.
The City may, on any section of road where construction or major maintenance operations are being effected, fix a speed limit in such areas by posting of appropriate signs, and the operation of a motor vehicle in excess of such speed limit in the area so posted shall be deemed prima facie evidence of careless and imprudent driving and a violation of Section 340.160.
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State Law Reference — This Section has additional penalties
based on certain circumstances, §304.351, RSMo.
The driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more
closely than is reasonably safe and prudent, having due regard for
the speed of such vehicle and the traffic upon and the condition of
the roadway. Vehicles being driven upon any roadway outside of a business
or residence district in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing
other vehicles, shall be so operated, except in a funeral procession
or in a duly authorized parade, so as to allow sufficient space between
each such vehicle or combination of vehicles as to enable any other
vehicle to overtake or pass such vehicles in safety. This Section
shall in no manner affect Section 304.044, RSMo., relating to distance
between trucks traveling on the highway.
[R.O. 2009 §14-411; Ord. No. 3545 §5, 6-16-1997]
It is unlawful to vend, sell or distribute merchandise, food
or material from a vehicle, stand or otherwise within the limits of
a highway, roadway, street or alleyway in the City, except under such
license, conditions and/or regulations prescribed by City ordinances;
but in no instance shall such vending be permitted or authorized where
the same causes stopping, standing or parking in or upon a highway,
roadway, street or alleyway, or when such vending or distributing
causes traffic confusion and interferes with the free and unhindered
mobile progression of traffic.
[R.O. 2009 §14-162; Code 1969 §22-39; Ord. No. 4109 §1, 2-4-2008]
A.
Motor
vehicles shall be driven and operated with ordinary degree of care
on all parking lots, drive-ins and private ways at a speed not in
excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour, and the operators of such vehicles
are charged with the duty of operating at such lesser speed as will
be consistent with the safety of others using such places, taking
into consideration the amount of vehicular and pedestrian traffic,
the visibility and atmospheric conditions and the condition of the
pavement. All regulations provided by other Sections of this Chapter
applicable to motor vehicles with respect to signaling, lights, backing,
turning, stopping, sounding of horns and parking shall apply to vehicles
operated in parking lots, drive-ins and private ways.
B.
No
person shall park, stop or operate any vehicle or motor vehicle in
such manner as to block or to unnecessarily hold up or delay the normal
movement of other vehicles or motor vehicles so as to encroach upon
lanes marked, set aside or commonly used for driving motor vehicles
upon any street, alley, highway, parking lot, drive-in or private
way.
C.
The
Traffic Commission of the City may designate areas in which double
parking is permitted, and in such areas a person is in violation of
this Section only after failing or refusing to move his/her vehicle
upon the request of the owner or operator of a vehicle that is being
blocked, or if the owner cannot be located within a reasonable time,
the Police Department may take proper steps to move the vehicle.
[R.O. 2009 §14-163; Code 1969 §22-40]
An operator of a vehicle emerging from any parking lot, drive-in
or private way shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving
onto the sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area extending across the exit
from any parking lot, drive-in or private way and shall, before crossing
such sidewalk or sidewalk area, give warning of his/her intention
to do so and shall then proceed carefully, yielding the right-of-way
to vehicles which are already in motion on the roadway or to persons
already upon or near such sidewalk, sidewalk area or roadway. The
Chief of Police, with the consent of the City Engineer, is hereby
authorized to maintain or cause to be maintained appropriate traffic
signs or signals at the exits from such parking lots, drive-ins or
private ways where in his/her opinion there is particular danger to
pedestrians using the sidewalk or sidewalk area or to vehicles using
the roadway crossing such exits and at such other places as he/she
may deem necessary.
[R.O. 2009 §14-12; Code 1969 §22-31]
A.
It
shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to drive the same
when such vehicle is so loaded, or when there are in the front seat
of such vehicle such number of persons as to obstruct the view of
the operator to the front or sides or to interfere with the operator's
control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.
B.
It
shall be unlawful for any passenger in a vehicle to ride in such position
so as to interfere with the operator's view ahead or to the sides
or to interfere with the operator's control over the driving mechanism
of the vehicle.
[1]
State Law References — Motor vehicle licenses, §§301.130
et seq., RSMo.
A.
ACTIVE EMERGENCY
ACTIVE EMERGENCY ZONE
EMERGENCY RESPONDER
Definitions. As
used in this Section, the following terms shall have the meanings
set out herein:
Any incident occurring on a highway, as the term "highway"
is defined in Section 302.010, RSMo., that requires emergency services
from any emergency responder.
Any area upon or around any highway, which is visibly marked
by emergency responders performing work for the purpose of emergency
response, and where an active emergency, or incident removal, is temporarily
occurring. This area includes the lanes of highway leading up to an
active emergency or incident removal, beginning within three hundred
(300) feet of visual sighting of:
Any law enforcement officer, paid or volunteer firefighter,
first responder, emergency medical worker, tow truck operator, or
other emergency personnel responding to an emergency on a highway.
B.
Offense Of Endangerment Of An Emergency Responder, Elements.
1.
A person commits the offense of endangerment of an emergency responder
for any of the following offenses when the offense occurs within an
active emergency zone:
a.
Exceeding the posted speed limit by fifteen (15) miles per hour or
more;
c.
Failure to stop for an active emergency zone flagman or emergency
responder, or failure to obey traffic control devices erected, or
personnel posted, in the active emergency zone for purposes of controlling
the flow of motor vehicles through the zone;
d.
Driving through or around an active emergency zone via any lane not
clearly designated for motorists to control the flow of traffic through
or around the active emergency zone;
e.
Physically assaulting, attempting to assault, or threatening to assault
an emergency responder with a motor vehicle or other instrument; or
f.
Intentionally striking, moving or altering barrels, barriers, signs
or other devices erected to control the flow of traffic to protect
emergency responders and motorists unless the action was necessary
to avoid an obstacle, an emergency, or to protect the health and safety
of an occupant of the motor vehicle or of another person.
2.
Except for the offense established under Subsection (B)(1)(f) of this Section, no person shall be deemed to have committed the offense of endangerment of an emergency responder except when the act or omission constituting the offense occurred when one or more emergency responders were responding to an active emergency.
3.
No person shall be cited for, or found guilty of, endangerment of an emergency responder or aggravated endangerment of an emergency responder, for any act or omission otherwise constituting an offense under Subsection (B)(1) of this Section, if such act or omission resulted in whole or in part from mechanical failure of the person's vehicle, or from the negligence of another person or emergency responder.
C.
Violations, Penalties.
1.
Upon the first conviction, finding of guilt or plea of guilty by any person for a moving violation, as the term "moving violation" is defined in Section 302.010, RSMo., or any offense listed in Section 302.302, RSMo., other than a violation described in Subsection (C)(2) of this Section, when the violation or offense occurs within an active emergency zone, the court shall assess a fine of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) in addition to any other fine authorized by law. Upon a second or subsequent conviction, finding of guilt, or plea of guilty, the court shall assess a fine of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) in addition to any other fine authorized by law.
2.
Upon the first conviction, finding of guilt or plea of guilty by any person for a speeding violation under either Section 304.009 or 304.010, RSMo., or Chapter 320 of this Code, or a passing violation under Subsection (C)(3) of this Section, when the violation or offense occurs within an active emergency zone and emergency responders were present in such zone at the time of the offense or violation, the court shall assess a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) in addition to any other fine authorized by law. Upon a second or subsequent conviction, finding of guilt or plea of guilty, the court shall assess a fine of three hundred dollars ($300.00) in addition to any other fine authorized by law. However, no person assessed an additional fine under this Subparagraph shall also be assessed an additional fine under Subsection (C)(1) of this Section.
3.
This driver of a motor vehicle shall not overtake or pass another
motor vehicle within an active emergency zone.
4.
The additional fines imposed by this Section shall not be construed
to enhance the assessment of court costs.
[Ord. No. 5059, 11-7-2022]
B.
As
used in this Section "golf cart" means a motor vehicle constructed
and configured substantially like vehicles primarily designed and
manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational
purposes whether equipped with a storage area for golf equipment or
additional seating in lieu of the traditional golf bag storage.
C.
No
person may operate or ride a golf cart on any roadway, street, whether
publicly or privately owned, right-of-way, vehicular easement, including
any associated berm or shoulder, sidewalk, trail, walkway, or park
property within the City of Brentwood.
D.
The operation of golf carts for special events exclusively on private property owned by the vehicle owner, and the use of golf carts on pedestrian ways and streets substantially closed to vehicular access by governmental agencies for emergency, public safety, administrative, maintenance, construction, and similar public purposes, are specifically exempted from the prohibitions provided for in Subsection (C) of this Section.
[Ord. No. 5059, 11-7-2022]
A.
A low-speed vehicle may be operated upon the streets of the City of Brentwood if it meets the requirements of Sections 340.260 through 340.285. Every person operating a low-speed vehicle shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of any other motor vehicle except as to the special regulations in Sections 340.260 through 340.285.
B.
The
operator of a low-speed vehicle shall observe all State and City traffic
laws and rules of the road. No low-speed vehicle may be operated in
a careless manner that may endanger the safety or property of others
or occupants of the low-speed vehicle. No person may operate a low-speed
vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.
C.
A low-speed
vehicle shall not be operated on a street or highway with a posted
speed limit greater than thirty (30) miles per hour or any roadway
listed in this Section. This provision shall not be construed to prohibit
a low-speed vehicle from crossing, at an intersection or permitted
crossing point, a street or highway with a posted speed limit greater
than thirty (30) miles per hour. State, County, and local roads within
the City of Brentwood wherein the operation of low-speed vehicles
is prohibited include: Brentwood Boulevard, Hanley Road, Manchester
Road, and all roads with a speed limit greater than thirty (30) miles
per hour.
D.
A low-speed vehicle shall not be operated on any pathway, as that term is defined in Section 300.010 of the Brentwood City Code, sidewalk, multi-use trail, path, pedestrian underpass, or walkway designed for use by pedestrians or operators of non-motorized vehicles. Provided, however, that in order to facilitate the use of low-speed vehicles while avoiding passage over dangerous roadways as specified in Subsection (C), above, and the prohibition in Section 340.104 of this Code of Ordinances against motorized vehicles on pathways, sidewalks and walkways notwithstanding, low-speed vehicles are permitted to travel on the following Brentwood pathways: (1) from the northern point of Swim Club Lane to Hanley Industrial Court; (2) from the northern end of Louis Avenue east to Rosalie Avenue/Litzsinger Road; (3) from the northern end of Salem Road east to Rosalie/Litzsinger Road; and (4) from White Avenue east of Swim Club Lane to Swim Club Lane. While on these limited sections of the Brentwood pathways, low-speed vehicle operators will take extra care to avoid pedestrians using the pathway. Appropriate signage and other designations to alert of restrictions to low-speed vehicles and pedestrian interactions will be placed as needed.
E.
No
low-speed vehicle shall be parked or stopped in any manner so as to
block a driveway, pathway, sidewalk, multi-use trail, path, pedestrian
underpass, or walkway as well as any trails or paths in a City park.
F.
The
maximum number of passengers in a low-speed vehicle operated on a
street or highway within the City of Brentwood shall not exceed the
number of seats designed by the manufacturer for occupancy.
[Ord. No. 5059, 11-7-2022]
A.
A low-speed
vehicle shall:
2.
Be manufactured in compliance with the National Traffic Safety Administration
and comply with the standards in 49 CFR 571.500; and
3.
Be equipped with:
a.
Headlamps;
b.
Front and rear turn signals;
c.
Stop lamps;
d.
Reflex reflectors; one (1) red on each side as far to the rear as
practicable and one (1) red on the rear;
e.
An exterior mirror mounted on the driver's side and either an exterior
mirror on the passenger side or an interior rearview mirror;
f.
A parking brake;
g.
A windshield that conforms to the requirements of the Federal motor
vehicle safety standard of glazing materials (49 CFR 571.205);
h.
A serial number, manufacturer's code, or vehicle identification number;
and
i.
A type 1 or type 2 seatbelt assembly conforming to 49 CFR 571.209
and Federal Motor Vehicle Standard 209 for each designated seating
position.
[Ord. No. 5059, 11-7-2022]
[Ord. No. 5059, 11-7-2022]
