[Ord. No. 88-39 §24.510, 7-6-1988]
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 right turns from
two (2) lanes proceeding 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 the 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.
[Ord. No. 88-39 §24.520, 7-6-1988]
The City Council may by ordinance establish those intersections
and locations on highways or roadways at which drivers of vehicles
shall not make a right, left, or U-turn, or shall not proceed straight
ahead. The City Traffic Engineer shall place proper signs at such
intersections. Where signs are posted indicating "no right
turns", "no left turns", or "no U-turns", "right
turn only", "left turn only", "right or left turn only" or
words or symbols to that effect, no driver shall make a right turn,
left turn, or U-turn, or proceed straight ahead, within any intersection
or on any portion of the roadway or highway between intersections
of the City of Bridgeton. All intersections and locations where the
above turns are restricted shall be set forth and described in Schedule
IV.
[Ord. No. 88-39 §24.525, 7-6-1988]
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 the movement cannot be made
safely or where it will interfere with other traffic or cause a traffic
hazard.
[Ord. No. 88-39 §24.530, 7-6-1988]
A.
The City
Traffic Engineer is authorized to place signs and pavement markings
within or adjacent to intersections indicating the course to be traveled
by vehicle at such intersections.
B.
When
authorized pavement markings or signs are placed within an intersection
indicating the course to be traveled by turning vehicles, no driver
of a vehicle shall disobey the directions of the indications.
