Except as in this Article provided, every motor vehicle other
than a motor-drawn vehicle and other than a motorcycle shall be equipped
with at least two (2) approved headlamps mounted at the same level
with at least one (1) on each side of the front of the vehicle. Every
motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one (1) and not more than
two (2) approved headlamps. Every motorcycle equipped with a sidecar
or other attachment shall be equipped with a lamp on the outside limit
of such attachment capable of displaying a white light to the front.
Every person driving a motor vehicle equipped with multiple-beam
road lighting equipment, during the times when lighted lamps are required,
shall use a distribution of light, or composite beam, directed high
enough and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles
at a safe distance in advance of the vehicle, subject to the following
requirements and limitations: Whenever the driver of a vehicle approaches
an oncoming vehicle within five hundred (500) feet or is within three
hundred (300) feet to the rear of another vehicle traveling in the
same direction, the driver shall use a distribution of light, or composite
beam, so aimed that the glaring rays are not projected into the eyes
of the other driver, and in no case shall the high-intensity portion
which is projected to the left of the prolongation of the extreme
left side of the vehicle be aimed higher than the center of the lamp
from which it comes at a distance of twenty-five (25) feet ahead,
and in no case higher than a level of forty-two (42) inches above
the level upon which the vehicle stands at a distance of seventy-five
(75) feet ahead.
Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed three (3)
auxiliary lamps mounted on the front at a height not less than twelve
(12) inches nor more than forty-two (42) inches above the level surface
upon which the vehicle stands.
Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two (2)
side cowl or fender lamps which shall emit a white or yellow light
without glare. Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than
one (1) running board courtesy lamp on each side thereof which shall
emit a white or yellow light without glare. Any motor vehicle may
be equipped with a backup lamp either separately or in combination
with another lamp, except that no such backup lamp shall be continuously
lighted when the motor vehicle is in forward motion.
Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed one (1)
spotlamp but every lighted spotlamp shall be so aimed and used so
as not to be dazzling or glaring to any person.
Headlamps, when lighted, shall exhibit lights substantially
white in color; auxiliary lamps, cowllamps and spotlamps, when lighted,
shall exhibit lights substantially white, yellow or amber in color.
No person shall drive or move any vehicle or equipment, except a school
bus when used for school purposes or an emergency vehicle, upon any
street or highway with any lamp or device thereon displaying a red
light visible from directly in front thereof.
Any lighted lamp or illuminating device upon a motor vehicle other than headlamps, spotlamps, front direction signals or auxiliary lamps which projects a beam of light of an intensity greater than three hundred (300) candlepower shall be so directed that no part of the beam will strike the level of the roadway on which the vehicle stands at a distance of more than seventy-five (75) feet from the vehicle. Alternately flashing warning signals may be used on school buses when used for school purposes and on motor vehicles when used to transport United States mail from post offices to boxes of addressees thereof and on emergency vehicles as defined in Section
300.010 of this Title and on buses owned or operated by churches, mosques, synagogues, temples or other houses of worship and on commercial passenger transport vehicles that are stopped to load or unload passengers, but are prohibited on other motor vehicles, motorcycles and motor-drawn vehicles except as a means for indicating a right or left turn.
At the times when lighted lamps are required, at least two (2)
lighted lamps shall be displayed, one (1) on each side of the front
of every motor vehicle except a motorcycle and except a motor-drawn
vehicle except when such vehicle is parked subject to the provisions
governing lights on parked vehicles. Whenever a motor vehicle equipped
with headlamps as in this Article required is also equipped with any
auxiliary lamps or a spotlamp or any other lamp on the front thereof
projecting a beam of an intensity greater than three hundred (300)
candlepower, not more than a total of four (4) of any such lamps on
the front of a vehicle shall be lighted at any one time when upon
a highway.
All vehicles, including agricultural machinery or implements,
road machinery, road rollers, traction engines and farm tractors not
in this Article specifically required to be equipped with lamps, shall
be equipped during the times when lighted lamps are required with
at least one (1) lighted lamp or lantern exhibiting a white light
visible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the front of
such vehicle and with a lamp or lantern exhibiting a red light visible
from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the rear, and such lamps
and lanterns shall exhibit lights to the sides of such vehicle.
[Ord. No. 2808 §1, 12-20-2006]
A. As used in this Section and Section
375.210, the following terms shall mean:
CHILD BOOSTER SEAT
A seating system which meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards set forth in 49 C.F.R 571.213, as amended, that is designed
to elevate a child to properly sit in a Federally approved safety
belt system.
CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A seating system which meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards as set forth in 49 C.F.R. 571.213, as amended, and which
is either permanently affixed to a motor vehicle or is affixed to
such vehicle by a safety belt or a universal attachment system.
DRIVER
A person who is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle,
except persons employed by the United States Postal Service while
performing duties for that Federal agency which require:
1.
The operator to service postal boxes from their vehicles; or
2.
Frequent entry into and exit from their vehicles.
PASSENGER CAR
Every motor vehicle designed for carrying ten (10) persons
or less and used for the transportation of persons, except that the
term shall not include motorcycles, motorized bicycles, motor tricycles,
and trucks with a licensed gross weight of twelve thousand (12,000)
pounds or more.
SAFETY BELT
A passenger safety restraint system that meets the requirements
and standards of the National Highway, Transportation, and Safety
Act.
TRUCK
A motor vehicle designed, used or maintained for the transportation
of property.
B. Safety Belts Required.
1. Each
driver and front seat passenger of a passenger car manufactured after
January 1, 1968, shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety
belt.
2. No person
shall be stopped, inspected, or detained solely to determine compliance
with this Subsection. Non-compliance with this Subsection shall not
constitute probable cause for violation of any other provision of
law.
3. Each
person violating the provisions of this Subsection upon conviction
shall be fined in an amount not to exceed ten dollars ($10.00). No
court costs shall be imposed on any person due to a violation of this
Section. No points shall be assessed against the driver's license
of any person convicted of violating this Subsection.
4. The
provisions of this Section shall not apply to persons who have a medical
reason for failing to have a seat belt fastened about their body,
nor shall the provisions of this Section be applicable to persons
while operating or riding a motor vehicle being used in agricultural
work-related activities.
C. Child Restraint Regulations.
1. Every
driver transporting a child under the age of sixteen (16) years shall
be responsible for protecting such child as follows:
a. Children
less than four (4) years of age, regardless of weight, shall be secured
in a child passenger restraint system appropriate for that child.
b. Children
weighing less than forty (40) pounds, regardless of age, shall be
secured in a child passenger restraint system appropriate for that
child.
c. Children
at least four (4) years of age but less than eight (8) years of age,
who also weigh at least forty (40) pounds but less than eighty (80)
pounds, and who are also less than four (4) feet nine (9) inches tall,
shall be secured in a child passenger restraint system or booster
seat appropriate for that child.
d. Children
at least eighty (80) pounds or children more than four (4) feet nine
(9) inches in height shall be secured by a vehicle safety belt or
booster seat appropriate for that child.
2. Exceptions.
a. A
child who otherwise would be required to be secured in a booster seat
may be transported in the back seat of a motor vehicle while wearing
only a lap belt if the back seat of the motor vehicle is not equipped
with a combination lap and shoulder belt for booster seat installation.
b. When
transporting children in the immediate family when there are more
children than there are seating positions in the enclosed area of
a motor vehicle, the children who are not able to be restrained by
a child safety restraint device appropriate for the child shall sit
in the area behind the front seat of the motor vehicle unless the
motor vehicle is designed only for a front seat area. The driver transporting
children so located shall not be in violation of this Section.
3. Any driver found guilty of violating Subdivision (a), (b) or (c) of Subsection
(C)(1) may be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) and court costs. Any driver found guilty of violating Subdivision (d) of Subsection
(C)(1) shall be subject to the penalty provided in Subsection
(B)(3) hereof.
4. If a driver charged with violating Subdivision (a), (b) or (c) of Subsection
(C)(1), prior to or at his/her hearing, provides evidence of acquisition of an appropriate child passenger restraint system or child booster seat, the charge(s) shall be dismissed.
5. The
provisions of this Section shall not apply to:
a. Any
public carrier for hire; or
b. Students
four (4) years of age or older who are passengers on a school bus
designed for carrying eleven (11) passengers or more and which is
manufactured or equipped pursuant to Missouri Minimum Standards for
School Buses, as school buses are defined in Section 301.010, RSMo.
No person shall operate any motor vehicle upon any road or highway
of this City between the first (1st) day of April and the first (1st)
day of November while the motor vehicle is equipped with tires containing
metal or carbide studs.
[Ord. No. 2808 §2, 12-20-2006]
A. No person
shall operate any truck with a licensed gross weight of less than
twelve thousand (12,000) pounds when any person under eighteen (18)
years of age is riding in the unenclosed bed of such truck. No person
under eighteen (18) years of age shall ride in the unenclosed bed
of such truck when the truck is in operation.
B. Any person
found guilty of violating this Section shall, upon conviction, be
punished by a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00),
plus court costs.
C. The provisions
of this Section shall not apply to:
1. Any
employee engaged in the necessary discharge of the employee's duties
where it is necessary to ride in the unenclosed bed of the truck;
2. Any
person while engaged in agricultural activities where it is necessary
to ride in the unenclosed bed of the truck;
3. Any
person riding in the unenclosed bed of a truck while such truck is
being operated in a parade, caravan or exhibition which is authorized
by law;
4. Any
person riding in the unenclosed bed of a truck if such truck has installed
a means of preventing such person from being discharged or such person
is secured to the truck in a manner which will prevent the person
from being thrown, falling or jumping from the truck;
5. Any
person riding in the unenclosed bed of a truck if such truck is being
operated solely for the purpose of participating in a special event
and it is necessary that the person ride in such unenclosed bed due
to a lack of available seating. The term "special event" means a specific social activity of a definable duration which is
participated in by the person riding in the unenclosed bed;
6. Any
person riding in the unenclosed bed of a truck if such truck is being
operated solely for the purposes of providing assistance to, or ensuring
the safety of, other persons engaged in a recreational activity; or
7. Any
person riding in the unenclosed bed of a truck if such truck is the
only legally titled, licensed and insured vehicle owned by the family
of the person riding in the unenclosed bed and there is insufficient
room in the passenger cab of the truck to accommodate all passengers
in such truck. The term "family" shall mean any persons
related within the first degree of consanguinity.