Jefferson County, MO Chapter 315 General Traffic Regulations

Section 315.010 Maximum Speed Limits.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.005]

A. All maximum speed limits on State maintained highways, including those highways that are part of the Federal interstate system, shall be set and established by the State of Missouri except for those areas of such highways shown in Schedule II of this code.

B. All other roadways not covered under Subsection (A) above shall have a maximum speed as set out in Schedule III of this code. This shall include all private roadways dedicated for public use wherein the private subdivision has requested the County establish speed limits for the roads within the subdivision.

C. All portions of highways and roadways on which a speed limit has been established shall be marked by signs erected at least at the beginning of such designated portions of highways and roadways. Where there is no speed limit otherwise established by this code, the maximum rate of speed shall be thirty-five (35) miles per hour.

D. A violation of this Section shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) or by imprisonment in the County Jail not exceeding one (1) year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Provided, however, that if a violation of this Section would be considered a Minor Traffic Violation as defined by Section 479.350 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the maximum punishment shall be a fine and court costs that do not exceed a total of two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225.00).

[Ord. No. 18-0158, 2-28-2018]

Section 315.020 Speeding — 5 MPH Over The Speed Limit or Less.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.010]

A. Notwithstanding Section 315.010, any violation of this Section 315.020 which is over the speed limit by five (5) miles or less shall be deemed a misdemeanor. Court costs shall be assessed the same as a violation of Section 315.010. No points shall be assessed pursuant to Section 302.302, RSMo., for any speeding violation which is over the posted speed limit by five (5) miles per hour or less.

B. The maximum fine for any violation of this Section shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00).

Section 315.030 Slow Speed — Impeding Traffic.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.015]

A. No person shall operate a motor vehicle at a speed of less than forty (40) miles per hour upon any divided highway designated as part of the Federal interstate system within Jefferson County, except when a slower speed is required for safe operation of the vehicle because of weather or other special conditions.

B. No person shall drive at such a slow speed or in such position on the roadway so as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic. This provision shall not apply when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or because the driver is upon a grade or when the vehicle is a truck or trailer, necessarily or in compliance with law, proceeding at reduced speed.

C. No person shall operate a motor vehicle used primarily for advertising purposes or display posters or placards or any article for the inspection of the public on such vehicles or as a part of the vehicle at a rate of speed less than twenty (20) miles per hour. The operator of such vehicle shall move the vehicle continuously and shall not stop the vehicle except when ordered by any Police Officer or in obedience to traffic signals or signs.

D. Any violation of this Section shall be a misdemeanor with a maximum fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00).

Section 315.040 Speeding in School Zones.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.020]

A. No person shall operate a motor vehicle in a school zone in excess of the posted special speed limit during times when the special speed limit set according to Section 305.050 of the Jefferson County Traffic Order as amended is in effect, where such special speed limit is posted by signs not in the presence of an operating flashing beacon placed according to said Section 305.050.

B. No person shall operate a motor vehicle in a school zone in excess of the posted special speed limit, during times when the special speed limit set according to Section 305.050 of the Jefferson County Traffic Order as amended is in effect, when a flashing beacon authorized by said Section 305.050 is in operation.

C. Any person violating this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Section 315.050 Careless and Imprudent Driving.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.025]

A. Every person operating a motor vehicle 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 body of any person, including the driver or passengers of the vehicle, and shall exercise the highest degree of care.

B. Any person who violates the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Section 315.060 All-Terrain Vehicles — Prohibited.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.027]

A. No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle, as defined in Section 301.010, RSMo., upon the highways and roadways of this County and shoulders of such highways and roadways, except as follows:

1. All-terrain vehicles owned and operated by a governmental entity for official use;

2. All-terrain vehicle operated for agricultural purposes or industrial on-premises purposes between the official sunrise and sunset on the day of operation;

3. All-terrain vehicles operated by handicapped persons for short distances occasionally only on the State's secondary or County's roads when operated between the hours of sunrise and sunset.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former Subsection (A)(4), regarding special permits and the fees for same, which immediately followed, was repealed 2-28-2018 by Ord. No. 18-0158.

B. No person shall operate an off-road vehicle within any stream or river in this County, 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 the State of Missouri or of this County at such road crossing as are customary or part of the highway system.

C. A person operating an all-terrain 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 pursuant to subparagraph (3) of Subsection (A) of this Section, 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 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;

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. The provisions of this Subsection shall not apply to any all-terrain vehicle in which the seat of such vehicle is designed to carry more than one (1) person.

F. Any violation of this Section shall be deemed a misdemeanor.

Section 315.070 Driving On Right Side of Highway — Traffic Lanes.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.030]

A. Upon any highway or roadway other than any one-way roadway, the driver of a vehicle shall keep as near to the right-hand curb as practicable, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle. Such overtaking and passing shall be subject to the limitations applicable by law to overtaking and passing. The driver of a vehicle shall also proceed to the right of a traffic island in the road unless signs designate otherwise.

B. Upon any highway, roadway, alleyway or driveway which has been divided into two (2) or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, a vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane. Such vehicle shall not be moved from the lane unless done with safety and without irregular movement.

C. 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.

D. Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Section 315.080 Passing Regulations.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.035]

A. No person shall pass another vehicle in places where passing is prohibited as indicated by markings pursuant to Section 305.070(D) of the Jefferson County Traffic Code. In any prosecution charging a violation of no-passing zones as provided in this code, proof that such no-passing zones are appropriately marked in conformance with Section 300.120 shall constitute a prima facie presumption that the no-passing zone was duly and properly designated and marked as provided by the code.

B. 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 of the overtaken vehicle at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.

2. The driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of an overtaking vehicle on the left upon perceiving the overtaking vehicle. This Subsection does not apply when an overtaken vehicle is being passed on the right as permitted.

3. No driver of a vehicle shall overtake and pass another vehicle moving in the same direction within an intersection or within one hundred (100) feet of an intersection.

C. 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 highway or roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two (2) or more lanes of vehicles in the same direction.

3. Upon a one-way roadway.

4. Upon any highway or roadway with unobstructed pavement of such width and clearly marked for four (4) or more lanes of traffic.

5. The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right under the foregoing conditions only when such movement may be made in safety. In no event shall such movement be made by driving off the highway or roadway.

6. The provisions of this Subsection shall not relieve a driver from the duty to drive as closely as practicable to the right-hand edge of the roadway or highway.

D. No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the centerline of a roadway or highway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, unless the 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.

E. No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway or highway under the following conditions:

1. When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve of the roadway or highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distances as to create a hazard in the event that 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.

F. Any violation of this Section shall be deemed a misdemeanor.

Section 315.090 Following Other Vehicles.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.040]

A. 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 the vehicle and the traffic upon, and the condition of, the highway or roadway. Vehicles being driven in a caravan or motorcade upon any highway or roadway outside of a business or residence district shall be operated so as to allow sufficient space between each vehicle or combination of vehicles as to enable any other vehicle to overtake or pass such vehicle in safety. This Section does not apply to drivers in a funeral procession or in a duly authorized parade. This Section applies whether or not the following vehicle is towing other vehicles.

B. Any violation of this Section shall be deemed a misdemeanor.

Section 315.100 Signals For Turning or Stopping.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.045]

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 intending to turn a vehicle to the right shall extend an arm at an angle above horizontal so that the arm may be seen from the rear of the turning vehicle and shall slow down and approach the intersecting road as near as practicable to the right side of the road along which the driver is proceeding before turning.

2. An operator or driver intending to turn a vehicle to the left shall extend an arm in a horizontal position so that the arm may be seen from the rear of the vehicle and shall slow down and approach the intersecting road so that the left side of the vehicle is as near as practicable to the centerline of the road along which the vehicle is proceeding before turning.

3. When stopping or slowing the speed of a vehicle, an operator or driver shall extend an arm down in a vertical position so that the arm may be seen from the rear of the vehicle, but only if the movement of other vehicles may reasonably be affected by such slowing of speed.

4. None of the above hand signals is required if the turning, slowing or stopping vehicle's electrical signaling and brake lights are operating properly and are used to signal the intended movement.

B. Any violation of this Section shall be deemed a misdemeanor.

Section 315.110 Right-Of-Way of Authorized Emergency Vehicles.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.050]

A. Upon the immediate approach of an emergency vehicle giving audible signal by siren or having at least one (1) lighted lamp exhibiting red light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the front of such vehicle or a flashing blue light authorized by Section 307.175, RSMo., the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as far as possible to the right of, the traveled portion of the roadway and thereupon stop and remain in such position until such emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a Police or Traffic Officer.

B. Upon approaching a stationary emergency vehicle displaying lighted red or red and blue lights, the driver of every motor vehicle shall:

1. Proceed with caution and yield the right-of-way, if possible, with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the stationary vehicle, if on a roadway having at least four (4) lanes with not less than two (2) lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle; or

2. Proceed with due caution and reduce the speed of the vehicle, maintaining a safe speed for road conditions, if changing lanes would be unsafe or impossible.

C. An "emergency vehicle" is a vehicle of any of the following types:

1. A vehicle operated by a Jefferson County or municipal Law Enforcement Officer; an officer of the State Highway Patrol, State Water Patrol or a State Park Ranger; Enforcement Personnel of the Division of Motor Carrier and Railroad Safety of the Missouri Department of Economic Development; a Fire Department, a Sheriff, Constable or Deputy Sheriff; a Federal Law Enforcement Officer authorized to carry firearms and to make arrests for violations of the laws of the United States; a Traffic Officer or Coroner; or a privately owned emergency vehicle company;

2. A vehicle operated as an ambulance or operated commercially for the purpose of transporting emergency medical supplies or organs;

3. Any vehicle qualifying as an emergency vehicle pursuant to Section 307.175, RSMo.;

4. Any wrecker or tow truck or a vehicle owned and operated by a public utility or public service corporation while performing emergency service;

5. Any vehicle transporting equipment designed to extricate human beings from the wreckage of a motor vehicle;

6. Any vehicle designated to perform emergency functions for a civil defense or emergency management agency established pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 44, RSMo.;

7. Any vehicle operated by an authorized employee of the Missouri Department of Corrections who, as part of the employee's official duties, is responding to a riot, disturbance, hostage incident, escape or other critical situation where there is the threat of serious physical injury or death, responding to mutual-aid call from another criminal justice agency or in accompanying an ambulance which is transporting an offender to a medical facility;

8. Any vehicle designated to perform hazardous substance emergency functions established pursuant to the provisions of Sections 260.500 to 260.550, RSMo.

D. The driver of any emergency vehicle referred to in Subsection (C) of this Section shall not sound the siren thereon or have the front red lights or blue lights on except when such vehicle is responding to an emergency call or when in pursuit of an actual or suspected law violator or when responding to, but not upon returning from, a fire.

E. The driver of an emergency vehicle may:

1. Park or stand irrespective of the provisions of Chapter 320 Jefferson County Traffic Code as amended;

2. Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;

3. Exceed the prima facie speed limit so long as the driver does not endanger life or property;

4. Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions.

F. The exemptions herein granted to an emergency vehicle shall apply only when the driver of any such vehicle while in motion sounds an audible signal by bell, siren or exhaust whistle as may be reasonably necessary and when the vehicle is equipped with at least one (1) lighted lamp displaying a red light or blue light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the front of such vehicle.

G. No person shall purchase an emergency light as described in this Section without furnishing the seller of such light an affidavit stating that the light will be used exclusively for emergency vehicle purposes.

H. 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.

I. Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Section 315.120 Obedience To Railroad Signal.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.055]

A. Whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad crossing under any of the circumstances stated in this Section, the driver of the vehicle shall stop a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the nearest rail of the railroad and shall not proceed until safe to do so. The foregoing requirements shall apply when:

1. A clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a railroad train.

2. A crossing gate is lowered or when a human flag holder gives or continues to give a signal of the approach or passage of a railroad train.

3. A railroad train approaching within approximately one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the highway or roadway crossing emits a signal audible from such distance and the railroad train, by reason of its speed or nearness to such crossing, is an immediate hazard.

4. An approaching railroad train is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to such crossing.

B. No person shall drive any vehicle through, around or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing while the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.

C. Any violation of this Section shall be deemed a misdemeanor.

Section 315.130 When Certain Buses and Trucks Shall Stop At Railroad Crossing.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.060]

A. Every motor vehicle transporting passengers for hire, every school bus and every motor vehicle transporting high explosives or poisonous or compressed inflammable gases and every motor vehicle used for the transportation of inflammable or corrosive liquids in bulk, whether loaded or empty, shall, upon approaching any railroad grade crossing, be brought to a full stop a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the nearest rail of the railroad grade crossing and shall not proceed until due caution has been taken to ascertain that the course is clear. Such full stop shall not be required at a railroad grade crossing protected by a guard or Law Enforcement Officer on duty or by a traffic signal or railroad flashing signal giving indication to approaching vehicles to proceed.

B. Any violation of this Section shall be deemed a misdemeanor.

Section 315.140 Drivers To Stop For School Bus.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.065]

A. The driver of a vehicle upon any highway or roadway upon meeting or overtaking from either direction any school bus which has stopped on the highway or roadway for the purpose of receiving or discharging any school children and whose driver has given the signal to stop in the manner provided by law, shall stop the vehicle before reaching the school bus and shall not proceed until the school bus resumes motion or until signaled by its driver to proceed.

B. The driver of a vehicle need not stop for a stopped school bus under the following conditions:

1. When proceeding in the opposite direction on a divided highway or roadway.

2. When proceeding in the opposite direction on a highway or roadway carrying four (4) or more lanes of traffic.

3. When proceeding in either direction and the school bus is stopped in 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 highway.

C. 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 reputable presumption that the person in whose name such vehicle is registered committed the violation.

D. Any violation of this Section shall be deemed a misdemeanor.

Section 315.150 School Bus Regulations.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.070]

A. Every bus used for the transportation of school children shall bear upon the front and rear of the bus 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 this Section shall be equipped with a mechanical and electrical signaling device which will display a signal plainly visible from the front and rear and indicating intention to stop. The driver of a school bus is required to use such equipment to indicate the intention to stop.

B. No driver of a school bus shall take on or discharge passengers at any location upon a highway or roadway 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 the driver take on or discharge passengers while the vehicle is upon the highway, roadway or alleyway proper unless the vehicle so stopped is plainly visible for at least three hundred (300) feet in each direction to drivers of other vehicles upon any highway, roadway or alleyway and then only for such time as is actually necessary to take on and discharge passengers.

C. The driver of any school bus driving upon any highway or roadway of Jefferson County after loading or unloading school children should remain stopped if the bus is followed by three (3) or more vehicles, until such vehicles have been permitted to pass the school bus, if the conditions prevailing make it safe to do so.

D. Any violation of this Section shall be deemed a misdemeanor.

Section 315.160 Drivers To Avoid Hazard To Disabled Pedestrians.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.075]

A. The driver of a vehicle approaching a totally or partially blind pedestrian who is carrying a cane predominantly white or metallic in color, with or without a red tip, or who is using a guide dog shall take all necessary precautions to avoid injury or hazard to the blind pedestrian.

B. Any violation of this Section shall be deemed a misdemeanor.

Section 315.170 Traffic Signal Indications.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.080; Ord. No. 10-0269 §1, 7-7-2010]

A. Whenever traffic is controlled by traffic signal indications exhibiting different colored lights successively one (1) at a time or with arrows, the following colors only shall be used and the lights shall indicate and apply to drivers of vehicles and pedestrians as follows:

1. Green indications shall allow the following:

a. Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a circular green may proceed straight through or turn right or left except as such movement is modified by lane use signs, turn prohibition signs, lane markings or roadway design. But vehicular traffic, including vehicles turning right or left, shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time such signal indication is exhibited.

b. Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a green arrow, shown alone or in combination with another indication, may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by the arrow or such other movement as is permitted by other indications shown at the same time. Such vehicular traffic shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within an adjacent crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection.

c. Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal, pedestrians facing any green indication, except when the sole green indication is a turn arrow, may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk.

2. Steady yellow indications shall have the following meanings:

a. Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady circular yellow or yellow arrow signal is thereby warned that the movement allowed by green indications is being terminated and that a red indication will be exhibited immediately following the yellow indications at which point vehicular traffic shall not enter the intersection. No vehicle shall be in the intersection at the time the yellow indication is terminated and the red indication is begun.

b. Pedestrians facing a steady circular yellow or yellow arrow signal, unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal, are thereby advised that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway before a red indication is shown and no pedestrian shall then start to cross the roadway.

3. Steady red indications alone shall require the following:

a. Vehicular traffic facing a steady circular red signal alone shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, or as near to the line as previously stopped traffic will allow, before entering the intersection. If no stop line is present, drivers shall stop before entering the intersection. If a crosswalk is present on the near side of the intersection, drivers shall stop before entering the crosswalk. No vehicular traffic may enter the intersection until the signal allows such movement, except under the provisions of Section 315.110.

b. No pedestrian facing the signal shall enter the roadway until the green is shown alone, unless authorized so to do by a pedestrian "walk" signal.

c. Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal, pedestrians facing a steady circular red or red arrow signal alone shall not enter the roadway.

4. Flashing signal indications shall have the following meanings:

a. Flashing red (stop signal). When a red lens is illuminated with intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop at a clearly marked stop line. If a crosswalk is present at the near side of the intersection, drivers of vehicles shall stop before entering the crosswalk. The right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.

b. Flashing yellow (caution signal). When a yellow lens is illuminated with intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.

5. In the event a traffic signal is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, the provisions of this Section shall be applicable except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. Any stop required shall be made at a sign or marking on the pavement indicating where the stop shall be made, but in the absence of any such sign or marking, the stop shall be made at the signal.

6. After stopping as required by Subsection (3) above, vehicular traffic facing a steady red signal may cautiously enter the intersection to make a right turn unless a sign is erected prohibiting the movement. Vehicular traffic entering the intersection to make a right turn on the steady red signal shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic proceeding as directed by the signal at the intersection.

7. Any violation of this Section shall be deemed a misdemeanor.

Section 315.180 Pedestrian Signal Indicators.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.085]

A. Whenever pedestrian indications exhibiting the words or symbols for "walk" or "don't walk" are in place, the indications shall mean the following:

1. The "don't walk" indication or a symbol of a raised palm, steadily illuminated, means that a pedestrian shall not enter the roadway in the direction of the indication.

2. The "don't walk" indication or a symbol of a raised palm, while flashing, means that a pedestrian shall not start to cross the roadway in the direction of the indication, but that any pedestrian who has partly completed crossing during the steady "walk" indication shall proceed to a sidewalk or to a safety island.

3. A "walk" indication or symbol of a walking person, steadily illuminated, means that pedestrians facing the signal indication may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the indication.

B. Any violation of this Section shall be deemed a misdemeanor.

Section 315.190 Observance of Lane Direction Control Signals.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.090]

When lane direction control signal indications are placed over the individual lanes of a highway or roadway, vehicular traffic may travel in any lane over which a green signal indication is shown. Traffic shall not enter or travel in any lane over which a red indication is shown.

Section 315.200 Required Position and Method of Turning At Intersections.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.095]

A. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do as follows:

1. Single lane right turns on roadways. Both the approach for a right turn and the right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. When entering the intersection, the right turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection, as nearly as practicable, in the right-most lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction upon the roadway being entered.

2. Dual lane right turns on roadways. Where rights turns from two (2) lanes proceeding in the same direction are permitted by signs or pavement markings, the following action is required of drivers making right turns:

a. A driver turning from the outermost lane of the highway or roadway from which the driver is leaving shall make the turn into the outermost lane of the intersecting highway or roadway onto which the driver is entering.

b. A driver turning from the innermost lane of the highway or roadway from which the driver is leaving shall make the turn into the innermost lane of the highway or roadway onto which the driver is entering.

3. Single lane left turns on roadways. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left at any intersection shall approach the intersection in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of such vehicle. When entering the intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection, as nearly as practicable, in the left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction upon the roadway being entered. Whenever practicable, the left turn shall be made in that portion of the intersection to the left of the center of the intersection.

4. Dual lane left turns on roadways. Where left turns from two (2) lanes proceeding in the same direction are permitted by signs or pavement markings, the following action is required of drivers making left turns:

a. A driver turning from the outermost lane of the highway or roadway from which the driver is leaving shall make the turn into the outermost lane of the intersecting highway or roadway onto which the driver is entering.

b. A driver turning from the innermost lane of the highway or roadway from which the driver is leaving shall make the turn into the innermost lane of the intersecting highway or roadway onto which the driver is entering.

5. Two-way left turn lanes. Where two-way left turn lanes are designated by pavement markings and signs, drivers of vehicles traveling in either direction may, with caution, utilize these lanes to remove themselves from the traffic stream in preparation for executing left turns within five hundred (500) feet of having entered the lane. Such lanes shall not be used for overtaking or passing another vehicle when no left turning movement is made.

6. Any violation of this Section shall be deemed a misdemeanor.

Section 315.210 U-Turns Prohibited At Certain Places.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.100; Ord. No. 10-0269 §1, 7-7-2010]

A. No driver of any vehicle shall turn the vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction at any intersection controlled by a traffic control device or Law Enforcement Officer.

B. No driver of any vehicle shall turn the vehicle around so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any curve or upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade or any place where the vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of another vehicle approaching on the same roadway within three hundred (300) feet.

C. No driver of any vehicle shall turn the vehicle around so as to proceed in the opposite direction at any place where a sign is erected prohibiting the movement or where the movement cannot be made safely or where it will interfere with other traffic or cause a traffic hazard.

D. Any violation of this Section shall be a misdemeanor.

Section 315.220 Right-Of-Way At Intersection.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.105]

A. The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection from any highway, roadway or alleyway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway, roadway or alleyway, absent other directions from a traffic control device or Law Enforcement Officer.

B. When two (2) vehicles enter an intersection from different highways, roadways or alleyways at approximately the same time, the driver 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) vehicle is attempting to or is making a right 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 to the intersection 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 the left turn would create a traffic hazard.

E. The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign, as described in this Code, shall:

1. In obedience to the sign slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions or shall stop if necessary and shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian crossing the roadway on which the vehicle is being driven. Said driver shall also yield to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway or roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard. After yielding, said driver may proceed and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection shall yield to the vehicle so proceeding; provided however, that a driver who enters a yield intersection without stopping and has or causes a collision with a pedestrian in a crosswalk or a vehicle in the intersection shall prima facie be considered not to have yielded as required by this code. The foregoing shall not relieve the drivers of other vehicles approaching the intersection at such distance as not to constitute an immediate hazard from the duty to drive with due care to avoid a collision.

2. If required for safety to stop, stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection. In the event there is no crosswalk, said driver shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway.

F. Every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign, as described in this Code, shall:

1. Except when directed to proceed by a Law Enforcement Officer or traffic signal, stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection. In the event there is no crosswalk, the driver shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where a driver would have a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection.

2. After having stopped, yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from another roadway or which is approaching so closely on said roadway as to constitute an immediate hazard. Said driver having yielded may proceed and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle proceeding.

G. The driver of a vehicle emerging, either by forward motion or backing, from an alleyway, private roadway, driveway or building shall stop the vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area and shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian as may be necessary to avoid collision. Upon entering the highway or roadway, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the highway or roadway.

H. No driver shall enter an intersection or a marked crosswalk unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection or crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle the driver is operating without obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians, notwithstanding any traffic signal indication to proceed.

I. Any violation of this Section shall be a misdemeanor.

Section 315.230 One-Way Roads.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.110]

A. Upon those highways, roadways, alleyways and driveways described in this Code, drivers shall move only in the described direction when signs indicating the direction of traffic are erected and maintained at every intersection where movement in the opposite direction is prohibited.

B. Any violation of this Section shall be a misdemeanor.

Section 315.240 Shortcutting Traffic Prohibited.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.115]

No driver shall operate a motor vehicle on any private lot, road, driveway, parking lot or any area which is not a roadway for the purpose of avoiding travel upon the right-of-way between one (1) highway or roadway and the same or another highway or roadway.

Section 315.250 Highway or Roadway Construction or Work Zones Defined — Traffic Signals, Stop Signs and Flagmen — Moving Violations — Penalties.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.120]

A. As used in this Section, the term "construction zone" or "work zone" means any area upon or around any highway or roadway as defined in Section 300.160 of the Jefferson County Traffic Code, which is visibly marked by the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Jefferson County Highway Division or a contractor performing work for the State Department of Transportation or County Highway Division as an area where construction, maintenance or other work is temporarily occurring. The term "construction zone" or "work zone" also includes the lanes of highway or roadway leading up to the area upon which an activity described in this Subsection is being performed, beginning at the point where appropriate signs directing motor vehicles to merge from one lane into another are posted and where traffic traveling in both directions is being diverted into a single lane of a two (2) lane road where one (1) lane is closed for construction.

B. All vehicles shall stop at "construction zone" or "work zone" stop signs and shall follow the instructions of the flagman. All vehicles shall obey the "work zone" or "construction zone" traffic signal indicators.

C. Upon a conviction or plea of guilty by any person for a moving violation as defined in Section 300.160 of the Jefferson County Traffic Code, the court shall assess a fine of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) in addition to any other fine authorized to be imposed by law, if the offense occurred within a construction zone or work zone.

D. Upon a conviction or plea of guilty by any person for a speeding violation pursuant to either Sections 315.010 or 315.030 of the Jefferson County Traffic Code or a passing violation pursuant to Subsection (F) of this Section, the court shall assess a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) in addition to any other fine authorized by law, if the offense occurred within a construction zone or a work zone and at the time the speeding or passing violation occurred there was any person in such zone who was there to perform duties related to the reason for which the area was designated a construction zone or work zone. However, no person assessed an additional fine pursuant to this Subsection shall also be assessed an additional fine pursuant to Subsection (C) of this Section.

E. All reduced maximum speed limits in "construction zone" or "work zone" areas shall be set by the State of Missouri on State highways and by the County Highway Administrator on County roadways.

F. The driver of a motor vehicle may not overtake or pass another motor vehicle within a work zone or construction zone. This Subsection applies to a construction zone or work zone located upon a highway or roadway divided into two (2) or more marked lanes for traffic moving in the same direction and for which motor vehicles are instructed to merge from one (1) lane into another lane by an appropriate sign erected by the State Department of Transportation or County Highway Department or a contractor performing work for either department. Violation of this Subsection shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300.00).

Section 315.260 Stop When Traffic Obstructed.

[Order of 5-2-2009 §105.125]

No driver shall enter an intersection or a marked crosswalk unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection or crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle the driver is operating without obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians, notwithstanding any traffic signal indication to proceed.