[R.O. 2011 §10.16.090; Code 1950 §1001.38; Prior
Code §21-88; Ord. No. 6192,
1999]
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.
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.100; Code 1950 §1001.39; Prior
Code §21-89; Ord. No. 6192,
1999]
No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a Fire
Department when laid down on any street, private driveway or streetcar
track, to be used at any fire or alarm of fire, without the consent
of the Fire Department official in command.
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.110; Ord. No. 6219 §1 (part), 1999]
A.
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
FUNERAL LEAD VEHICLE OR LEAD VEHICLE
ORGANIZED FUNERAL PROCESSION
Definitions. As used in this Section, the following terms
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.
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.
C.
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.
D.
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 Section 310.050, or when directed to do so by a Law Enforcement Officer.
E.
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.
F.
No
person shall operate any vehicle as part of an organized funeral procession
without the flashing emergency lights of such vehicle being lighted.
G.
Toll
free passage shall be given on all toll bridges, tunnels and other
toll highways to all vehicles in an organized funeral procession.
H.
Any
person who is not an operator of a vehicle in an organized funeral
procession shall not:
1.
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 (F), 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;
2.
Join a funeral procession for the purpose of securing the right-of-way
granted in this Section; or
3.
Attempt to pass any vehicle in an organized funeral procession, except
where a passing lane has been specifically provided.
I.
When
an organized funeral procession is proceeding through a red signal
light as permitted in this Section, 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.
J.
The
use of a motorcycle utilizing flashing amber lights to escort an organized
funeral procession on the highway is permitted.
K.
Any
person violating the provisions of this Section is guilty of an infraction
which shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars
($100.00).
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.120; Ord. No. 6219 §1 (part), 1999]
A.
No
driver of a vehicle shall drive between the vehicles comprising an
authorized procession while they are in motion and when such vehicles
are conspicuously designated as required by law. This provision shall
not apply at intersections where traffic is controlled by traffic
signals or Police Officers.
B.
Each
driver in a 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.
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.130; Prior Code §21-90.2; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
A funeral composed of a procession of vehicles shall be identified
as such by the display upon the outside of each vehicle of a pennant
or other identifying insignia or by such other method as may be determined
and designated by the Chief of Police.
[R.O. 2011 §10.32.040; Code 1950 §1001.40; Prior
Code §21-23]
It is unlawful for any person to conduct or to take part in,
upon the roadways of this City, any procession or parade comprising
more than six (6) vehicles or a group of pedestrians more than eight
(8) feet in width or more than forty (40) feet in length, under the
direction of one (1) or more persons, except funeral processions,
without first having obtained a permit from the Chief of Police designating
the street or streets such procession shall traverse, and the hours
of the day within which the same shall proceed, and such procession
or parade shall be conducted only in conformance with the terms of
such permit. The Chief of Police is authorized to issue such permits.
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.200; Code 1950 §1001.46; Prior
Code §21-95]
It is 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.
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.150; Code 1950 §1001.43; Prior
Code §21-92; Ord. No. 6192,
1999]
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.
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.190; Code 1950 §1404.14; Prior
Code §21-94]
It is unlawful for any person willfully to drive, haul, or cause
to be driven or hauled, any wagon, truck, cart or other heavy vehicle,
whether empty or loaded, over, on or across any curb, gutter, tree
lawn or sidewalk in any street, avenue, park, public place, plaza
or square in the City without having first protected such curb, gutter,
tree lawn, or sidewalk by bridging of planks or boards, or in other
suitable and sufficient manner.
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.170; Prior Code §21-93.1; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
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.
[R.O. 2011 §10.32.050; Code 1950 §1001.47; Prior
Code §21-24; Ord. No. 6192,
1999]
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.
[R.O. 2011 §10.32.060; Code 1950 §1001.49; Prior
Code §21-25]
It is unlawful for any person upon roller skates, or riding
in or by means of any coaster, toy vehicle or similar device, to go
upon any roadway except while crossing a street on a crosswalk or
unless otherwise designated within the Code.
[R.O. 2011 §12.04.040; Prior Code §28-2.2; Ord. No. 5742 §2, 3-12-1990; Ord. No. 5997 §1, 1-9-1995]
[R.O. 2011 §10.32.030; Code 1950 §1001.48; Prior
Code §21-21; Ord. No. 6192,
1999]
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.
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.010; Code 1950 §1001.51; Prior
Code §21-69; Ord. No. 6192,
1999]
Every person operating a motor vehicle on the roads and 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.
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.020; Code 1950 §1001.22; Prior
Code §21-71]
It is unlawful for the operator of a vehicle at any time to
drive the same over or through or within a safety zone as defined
in this Title.
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.230; Code 1950 §1001.53; Prior
Code §21-98; Ord. No. 6192,
1999; Ord. No. 7037 § 1, 5-8-2017]
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 lines 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; and
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.
E.
No vehicle, with the exception of emergency vehicles, shall at any
time pass a Loop Trolley Car traveling in the same direction as the
vehicle under the following conditions:
1.
When any Loop Trolley Car has stopped for the purpose of taking
on or discharging passengers, until the Loop Trolley Car has taken
on or discharged all such passengers; and
2.
The driver of a vehicle shall not stop more closely to the rear
of the Loop Trolley Car than is reasonably safe and prudent, having
due regard for the speed of the Loop Trolley Vehicle and the traffic
upon and the condition of the roadway.
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A vehicle may pass a Loop Trolley Car where a safety zone has
been established and is properly marked.
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[R.O. 2011 §10.16.240; Prior Code §21-100; Ord. No. 3859 §1; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
A.
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.
B.
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, or 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.
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 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.
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.290; Code 1950 §1001.57; Prior
Code §21-105; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
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 operator's vehicle to
the right shall extend such operator's arm at an angle as 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 operator's 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.
[R.O. 2011 §10.28.040; Prior Code §21-50; Ord. No. 3859 §1; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
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.
[R.O. 2011 §10.40.200; Prior Code §21-124; Ord. No. 3859 §1; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
Except as otherwise provided in Section 304.050, RSMo., 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 shall have the
authority pursuant to this Section 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 or 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. 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.
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.250; Code 1950 §1001.54; Prior
Code §21-101; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
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. 2011 §10.16.260; Code 1950 §1001.55; Prior
Code §21-102; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
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
State Highways and Transportation Commission with reference to State
highways and the Director of Public Works and Parks with reference
to other highways under the City's jurisdiction may designate through
highways and erect stop signs or yield signs at specified entrances
thereto, or may designate any intersection as a stop intersection
or as a yield intersection and erect stop signs or yield signs at
one (1) or more entrances to such intersection.
E.
Preferential
right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or
yield signs as authorized in this Section:
1.
Except when directed to proceed by a Police Officer or traffic control
signal, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop intersection,
indicated by a stop sign, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line,
but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the
intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting
roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic in the
intersecting roadway before entering the intersection. After having
stopped, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which
has entered the intersection from another highway or which is approaching
so closely on the highway as to constitute an immediate hazard during
the time when such driver is moving across or within the intersection.
2.
The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall in obedience
to the sign slow down to a speed reasonable to the existing conditions
and, if required for safety to stop, 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. After slowing or stopping, the driver shall
yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching
on another highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard
during the time such traffic is moving across or within the intersection.
F.
The
driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from an alley,
building or any private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way
to all vehicles approaching on the highway to be entered.
G.
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.
[R.O. 2011 §10.32.070; Code 1950 §1001.46; Prior
Code §21-26]
It is unlawful for any passenger in a vehicle or streetcar to
ride in such position 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.
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.220; Code 1950 §1001.52; Prior
Code §21-97; Ord. No. 6192,
1999]
A.
All
vehicles not in motion shall be placed with their right side as near
the right-hand side of the highway as practicable, except on streets
where vehicles are obliged to move in one (1) direction only or parking
of motor vehicles is regulated by this Title.
B.
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 Schedule IV as a one-way street and
marked or signed for one-way traffic.
C.
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 in a crossover or intersection.
D.
The
authorities in charge of any highway or the State Highway Patrol may
erect signs temporarily designating lanes to be used by traffic moving
in a particular direction, regardless of the centerline of the highway,
and all members of the Missouri Highway Patrol and other Peace Officers
may direct traffic in conformance with such signs. When authorized
signs have been erected designating off-center traffic lanes, no person
shall disobey the instructions given by such signs.
E.
Whenever
any roadway has been divided into three (3) or more clearly marked
lanes for traffic, the following rules in addition to all others 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 this Title.
4.
Upon State highways official signs may be erected by the State Highways
and Transportation Commission or the State Highway Patrol may place
temporary signs directing slow-moving traffic to use a designated
lane or allocating specific 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.
F.
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.
[R.O. 2011 §10.32.010; Code 1950 §1001.19; Prior
Code §21-19]
It is unlawful for any person to solicit the privilege of watching
or guarding a vehicle while parked on the streets of this City.
[R.O. 2011 §10.32.020; Code 1950 §1001.23; Prior
Code §21-20]
It is unlawful for any person to ride on any streetcar or vehicle
upon any portion thereof not designed or intended for the use of passengers
when the vehicle is in motion. This provision shall not apply to an
employee engaged in the necessary discharge of a duty, or to persons
riding within truck bodies in space intended for merchandise.
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.360; Prior Code §21-108.1; Ord. No. 4329 §1; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
A.
No
person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to
stand unattended in any public place, or on any used or new car lot,
or parking lot without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition,
removing the ignition key from the vehicle, effectively setting the
brake thereon and when standing upon any grade, turning the front
wheels to the curb or side of the highway.
B.
Whenever
any Police Officer shall find a motor vehicle standing unattended
with the ignition key in the vehicle in violation of this Section,
such Police Officer is authorized to remove such key from such vehicle
and to deliver such key to the Police Officer in charge of the nearest
police station.
C.
The
registered owner of a vehicle found in violation of this Section shall
be held prima facie responsible for any such violation.
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.370; Ord. No. 6355 §1, 2002]
A.
As
used in this Section, the term "construction zone" or "work zone" means any area upon or around any highway, as defined in Section 300.010, which is visibly marked by the State Department of Transportation or City or a contractor performing work for the State Department of Transportation or City as an area where construction, maintenance, or other work is temporarily occurring. The term "work zone" or "construction zone" also includes the lanes of highway 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 lane are posted.
B.
Upon
a conviction or a plea of guilty by any person for a violation of
this Code, if such violation also is a moving violation as defined
in Section 302.010, RSMo., or an offense listed in Section 302.302,
RSMo., 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 violation occurred within a construction zone or work zone.
C.
Upon a conviction or plea of guilty by any person for a speeding violation pursuant to Chapter 320, 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 violation 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 (B) of this Section, and no person shall be assessed an additional fine pursuant to this Subsection if no signs have been posted pursuant to Subsection (D) of this Section.
D.
The penalty authorized by Subsection (C) of this Section shall only be assessed by the court if the State Department of Transportation or City or contractor performing work for the State Department of Transportation or City has erected signs upon or around a construction or work zone which are clearly visible from the highway and which state substantially the following message: "Warning: $250.00 fine for speeding or passing in this work zone".
E.
During any day in which no person is present in a construction zone or work zone established pursuant to Subsection (C) of this Section to perform duties related to the purpose of the zone, the sign warning of additional penalties shall not be visible to motorists. During any period of two (2) hours or more in which no person is present in such zone on a day in which persons have been or will be present to perform duties related to the reason for which the area was designated as a construction zone or work zone, the sign warning of additional penalties shall not be visible to motorists. The State Department of Transportation or City or contractor performing work for the State Department of Transportation or City shall be responsible for compliance with provisions of this Subsection. Nothing in this Subsection shall prohibit warning or traffic control signs necessary for public safety in the construction or work zone being visible to motorists at all times.
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 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 lane
into another lane by an appropriate sign erected by the State Department
of Transportation or City or a contractor performing work for the
State Department of Transportation or City.
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.080; Code 1950 §1001.57; Prior
Code §21-87]
No person shall operate or drive a vehicle used primarily for
advertising purposes or display posters or placards or any article
for the inspection of the public on such vehicle or as a part thereof
within the City at a rate of speed less than six (6) miles per hour,
and the operator of such vehicle shall move the same continuously
and shall not stop the same except when ordered by any Police Officer
or in obedience to traffic signals or signs.
