[R.O. 2007 § 325.010; Ord. No. 496 § 1, 3-22-1979; Ord. No. 3820 § 15, 4-24-2003]
A.
The driver
of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do so as follows:
1.
Right Turns. Both the approach for a right turn and a right
turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb
or edge of the roadway, except where multiple turn lanes have been
established.
2.
Left Turns On Two-Way Roadways. At any intersection where
traffic is permitted to move in both directions on each roadway entering
the intersection, an approach for a left turn shall be made in that
portion of the right-half of the roadway nearest the centerline thereof
and by passing to the right of such centerline where it enters the
intersection and after entering the intersection, the left turn shall
be made so as to leave the intersection to the right of the centerline
of 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.
3.
Left Turns On Other Than Two-Way Roadways. At any intersection
where traffic is restricted to one (1) direction on one (1) or more
of the roadways, the driver of a vehicle intending to turn left at
any such intersection shall approach the intersection in the extreme
left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction
of travel of such vehicle and after 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 such direction upon the roadway being entered, except where
multiple turn lanes have been established.
4.
Designated Two-Way Left Turn Lanes. Where a special lane
for making left turns by drivers proceeding in opposite directions
have been indicated by official traffic control devices:
a.
A
left turn shall not be made from any other lane;
b.
A
vehicle shall not be driven in the lane except when preparing for
or making a left turn from or into the roadway or when preparing for
or making a U-turn when otherwise permitted by law; and
c.
A
vehicle shall not be driven in the lane for a distance more than five
hundred (500) feet.
[R.O. 2007 § 325.020; Ord. No. 496 § 1, 3-22-1979]
A.
The City
Traffic Engineer is authorized to place markers, buttons, or signs
within or adjacent to intersections indicating the course to be traveled
by vehicles turning at such intersections, and such course to be traveled
as so indicated may conform to or be other than as prescribed by law
or ordinance.
B.
When
authorized markers, buttons, or other indications are placed within
an intersection indicating the course to be traveled by vehicles turning
thereat, no driver of a vehicle shall disobey the directions of such
indications.
[R.O. 2007 § 325.030; Ord. No. 496 § 1, 3-22-1979]
The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to determine
those intersections at which drivers of vehicles shall not make a
right, left or U-turn, and shall place proper signs at such intersections.
The making of such turns may be prohibited between certain hours of
any day and permitted at other hours, in which event the same shall
be plainly indicated on the signs or they may be removed when such
turns are permitted.
[R.O. 2007 § 325.040; Ord. No. 496 § 1, 3-22-1979]
Whenever authorized signs are erected indicating that no right
or left or U-turn is permitted, no driver of a vehicle shall disobey
the directions of any such sign.
[R.O. 2007 § 325.050; Ord. No. 496 § 1, 3-22-1979]
The driver of any vehicle shall not turn such vehicle so as
to proceed in the opposite direction upon any street in a business
district and shall not upon any other street so turn a vehicle unless
such movement can be made in safety and without interfering with other
traffic.
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; or
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.
