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.
No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a Fire
Department when laid down on any street or private driveway to be
used at any fire or alarm of fire without the consent of the Fire
Department official in command.
A.
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
FUNERAL LEAD VEHICLE OR LEAD VEHICLE
ORGANIZED FUNERAL PROCESSION
Definitions. As used in this Section, the following terms
shall 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.
Driving Rules.
1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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 law or when directed to do so by a Law
Enforcement Officer.
4.
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.
5.
No person shall operate any vehicle as part of an organized funeral
procession without the flashing emergency lights of such vehicle being
lighted.
6.
Any person who is not an operator of a vehicle in an organized funeral
procession shall not:
a.
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 (B)(5) above, 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;
b.
Join a funeral procession for the purpose of securing the right-of-way;
or
c.
Attempt to pass any vehicle in an organized funeral procession, except
where a passing lane has been specifically provided.
7.
When an organized funeral procession is proceeding through a red
signal light as permitted herein, 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.
8.
No ordinance, regulation or any other provision of law shall prohibit
the use of a motorcycle utilizing flashing amber lights to escort
an organized funeral procession on the highway.
C.
Any
person convicted of violating any provision of this Section shall
be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).
Each driver in a funeral or other 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.
The driver of a motor vehicle shall not drive within any sidewalk
area except on a permanent or temporary driveway. A designated bicycle
lane shall not be obstructed by a parked or standing motor vehicle
or other stationary object. A motor vehicle may be driven in a designated
bicycle lane only for the purpose of a lawful maneuver to cross the
lane or to provide for safe travel. In making an otherwise lawful
maneuver that requires traveling in or crossing a designated bicycle
lane, the driver of a motor vehicle shall yield to any bicycle in
the lane. As used in this Section, the term "designated bicycle
lane" shall mean a portion of the roadway or highway that
has been designated by the Governing Body having jurisdiction over
such roadway or highway by striping with signing or striping with
pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicycles.
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.
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.
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.
A.
No
person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within a business district.
B.
Whenever
any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall
yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal
before overtaking and passing such pedestrian.
C.
No
person shall ride a motorized bicycle upon a sidewalk.
[Ord. No. 2672, 4-5-2022]
The following words and phrases, when used in this Title, mean:
Any motorized vehicle manufactured and used exclusively for
off-highway use according to Section 301.010, RSMo., traveling on
three (3), four (4) or more low pressure tires, with a seat designed
to be straddled by the operator and handlebars for steering control.
Below is an example image of a vehicle qualifying under this definition.
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A motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation
on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is
not capable of exceeding speeds of twenty (20) miles an hour.
A low speed vehicle shall include any vehicle as defined
by Section 304.029, RSMo., and 49 CFR, Section 571.3, as amended,
which are incorporated herein by this reference.
Any motorized vehicle manufactured and used exclusively for
off-highway use according to Section 301.010, RSMo., traveling on
four (4) or more non-highway tires and which may have access to ATV
trails. Below are example images of a vehicle qualifying under this
definition.
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Any motorized vehicle manufactured and used exclusively for
off-highway use according to Section 301.010, RSMo., traveling on
four (4) or six (6) wheels, to be used primarily for landscaping,
lawn care or maintenance purposes. Below is an example image of a
vehicle qualifying under this definition.
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No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle or golf cart
upon the streets or highways of the City, except vehicles owned and
operated by a governmental entity for official use.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ord. No. 2415 also changed the title of this
Section from "All-Terrain Vehicles — Prohibited — Exceptions
— Operation Under an Exception — Prohibited Uses —
Penalty" to "All Terrain Vehicles, Utility Vehicles, Golf Carts And
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Prohibited."
[2]
Editor's Note: Ord. No. 2672 also changed the title of this
Section from "All Terrain Vehicles, Utility Vehicles, Golf Carts And
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Prohibited" to "All Terrain Vehicles
and Golf Carts Prohibited."
A.
No person shall operate a Low Speed Vehicle ("LSV") upon the streets
and highways of this City, except as follows:
1.
LSVs owned and operated by a governmental entity for official
use.
2.
LSVs whose licensed operators carry a special permit issued
by the City.
3.
For the purposes of a properly permitted parade.
4.
A person operating a LSV on a City street or highway pursuant
to an exception covered in this Section shall have a valid operator's
or chauffeur's license, but shall not be required to have passed an
examination for the operation of a motorcycle.
5.
The LSV shall be properly insured and such proof of insurance
shall specifically list the vehicle as referenced by the serial number
and year of model.
6.
The vehicle shall be operated at speeds of less than twenty
(20) miles per hour.
7.
A LSV without a roof shall have a bicycle flag, which extends
not less than seven (7) feet above the ground, attached to the rear
of the vehicle. The flag shall be dayglow in color and triangular
in shape, with an area not less than thirty (30) square inches. If
the LSV has a roof, a reflective device shall be attached to the rear
of the roof.
8.
No person shall operate a LSV within any stream in this City,
except that LSVs may be operated within waterways which flow within
the boundaries of land which a LSV operator owns, or for agricultural
purposes within the boundaries of land which a LSV operator owns or
has permission to be upon, or for the purpose of fording such stream
of this City at such road crossings as are customary or part of the
street and City highway system.
B.
Any person operating a LSV on a public street or highway shall be
subject to all traffic ordinances of the City, except those Chapters
pertaining to licensing and registration.
C.
No person operating a LSV on City streets, roads or alleyways shall:
1.
Operate the LSV in any careless or imprudent manner so as to
endanger any person, or property of any person.
2.
Operate the LSV while under the influence of alcohol or any
controlled substance.
3.
Operate a Low Speed Vehicle between the hours of official sunset
and sunrise.
4.
Operate a LSV on any park lands in the City of Warrenton, Missouri,
except those operated by a governmental unit for official use.
5.
Carry passengers in excess of the maximum number of designed
seating for the LSV: no more than two (2) passengers per bench seat
shall be allowed; or, those younger than sixteen (16) years in age
unless the operator is the legal guardian of the passenger(s). Age/size
appropriate child restraints are required.
6.
Operate a LSV on any State or Federal highway, except any State
highway with a posted speed limit of thirty-five (35) miles per hour
or less, and then only to directly cross a portion of a State highway
system which intersects a municipal street.
D.
Inspection, Permits And Registration.
1.
Any LSV operating on a public street or highways under the jurisdiction
of the City shall be registered with the City. The application for
registration of a LSV with the City shall include the following information:
a.
Identifying information for the Low Speed Vehicle, as determined
by the Chief of Police.
b.
The name and address of the owner of the Low Speed Vehicle.
c.
A copy of proof of financial responsibility covering the LSV
to be registered, for operation on public roads with no less than
the minimal insurance limits as set forth by the State of Missouri
for the operation of a vehicle on the highways of the State of Missouri,
as they may be amended from time to time.
d.
A notarized certification by the owner that the LSV meets all
requirements of this Section.
2.
Proof of registration issued by the City of Warrenton in the
form of a receipt for registration and an approved vehicle sticker
shall constitute all permits required from the City. The proof of
registration shall be kept in the vehicle at all times of operation
on a public street or highway, and the current registration sticker
shall be conspicuously displayed on the exterior of the vehicle. Registrations
must be renewed every two (2) years, and will be deemed revoked and
invalid if modifications have been made to such vehicle which would
make the owner's certification of the class of vehicle untrue.
3.
Registration fees shall be ten dollars ($10.00) for each two-year
LSV registration and/or renewal.
4.
Applicants for a LSV permit shall bring the vehicle to City Hall
for verification of vehicle type and VIN.
5.
In order to apply for new or renewal registration under this
Section, LSVs shall pass an inspection conducted by a licensed Missouri
vehicle inspection station or a person or entity in the regular business
of repairing, servicing and/or maintaining vehicles (each a "qualified
inspector") and shall obtain from such qualified inspector a signed
certificate of satisfactory inspection. The City shall maintain a
form of "certificate of satisfactory inspection" which will list the
inspection requirements as provided below. The City may provide blank
forms of certificate of satisfactory inspection to known qualified
inspectors, and otherwise will provide such forms to owners of LSVs
upon request. A LSV inspection will confirm that the following are
present and operational:
a.
Headlamps.
b.
Front and rear turn signal lamps.
c.
Tail lamps.
d.
Stop lamps.
e.
Reflex reflectors, one (1) on each side as far to rear as practicable
and one (1) red on the rear.
f.
Exterior mounted mirror on drivers side of the vehicle and either
an exterior mirror mounted on passenger side or an interior mirror.
g.
Parking brake.
h.
Windshield that conforms to the Federal motor vehicle safety
standard on glazing materials as set forth in 49 CFR 571.202, as amended,
which is incorporated herein by this reference.
i.
A vehicle identification number that conforms to the Federal
requirements of part 565 Vehicle Identification Number as set forth
in 49 CFR 565, as amended, which is incorporated herein by this reference.
j.
Type 1 or Type 2 seat belt assembly conforming to Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard #209, as amended.
k.
A flag (not less than thirty (30) square inches) extending not
less than seven (7) feet above the ground if the neighborhood vehicle
is not equipped with a roof.
l.
That the LSV operates on at least four (4) wheels.
m.
Not less than two (2) thirty-seconds inch of tread depth remaining
on each tire, there are no visible tire threads or cords showing and
there is no visible rubber separation.
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Upon satisfactory confirmation of the requirements listed above,
a qualified inspector, as defined above, may issue a signed certificate
of satisfactory inspection.
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[1]
Editor's Note: Ord. No. 2415 also changed the title of this
Section from "Utility Vehicles, Operation On Highway and In Streams
or Rivers Prohibited -- Exceptions -- Passengers Prohibited -- Violations,
Penalty" to "Operation Of Low Speed Vehicles."
[Ord. No. 2672, 4-5-2022]
A.
No
person shall operate a Utility Vehicle ("UTV") or Recreational Off-Highway
Vehicle ("ROV") upon the streets and highways of this City, except
as follows:
1.
UTVs or ROVs owned and operated by a governmental entity for official
use.
2.
UTVs or ROVs whose licensed operators carry a special permit issued
by the City.
3.
For the purposes of a properly permitted parade.
4.
A person operating a UTV or ROV on a City street or highway pursuant
to an exception covered in this Section shall have a valid operator's
or chauffeur's license, but shall not be required to have passed an
examination for the operation of a motorcycle.
5.
The UTV or ROV shall be properly insured and such proof of insurance
shall specifically list the vehicle as referenced by the serial number
and year of model and shall be available upon request of law enforcement
at all times while being operated on a City street or highway.
6.
A UTV or ROV without a roof shall have a bicycle flag, which extends
not less than seven (7) feet above the ground, attached to the rear
of the vehicle. The flag shall be dayglow in color and triangular
in shape, with an area not less than thirty (30) square inches. If
the UTV or ROV does not have a roof, a reflective device shall be
attached to the rear of the roof.
7.
No person shall operate a UTV or ROV within any stream in this City,
except that UTVs or ROVs may be operated within waterways which flow
within the boundaries of land which a UTV or ROV operator owns, or
for agricultural purposes within the boundaries of land which a UTV
or ROV operator owns or has permission to be upon, or for the purpose
of fording such stream of this City at such road crossings as are
customary or part of the street and City highway system.
B.
Any
person operating a UTV or ROV on a public street or highway shall
be subject to all traffic ordinances of the City, except those Chapters
pertaining to licensing and registration.
C.
No
person operating a UTV or ROV on City streets, roads or alleyways
shall:
1.
Operate the UTV or ROV in any careless or imprudent manner so as
to endanger any person, or property of any person.
2.
Operate the UTV or ROV while under the influence of alcohol or any
controlled substance.
3.
Operate a UTV or ROV on any park lands in the City of Warrenton,
Missouri, except those operated by a governmental unit for official
use.
4.
Carry passengers in excess of the maximum number of designed seating
for the UTV or ROV: no more than two (2) passengers per bench seat
shall be allowed; or, those younger than sixteen (16) years in age
unless the operator is the legal guardian of the passenger(s). Age/size
appropriate child restraints are required.
D.
Inspection,
Permits And Registration.
1.
Any UTV or ROV operating on a public street or highways under the
jurisdiction of the City shall be registered with the City. The application
for registration of a UTV or ROV with the City shall include the following
information:
a.
Identifying information for the UTV or ROV, as determined by the
Chief of Police.
b.
The name and address of the owner of the UTV or ROV.
c.
A copy of proof of financial responsibility covering the UTV or ROV
to be registered, for operation on public roads with no less than
the minimal insurance limits as set forth by the State of Missouri
for the operation of a vehicle on the highways of the State of Missouri,
as they may be amended from time to time.
d.
A notarized certification by the owner that the UTV or ROV meets
all requirements of this Section.
2.
Proof of registration issued by the City of Warrenton in the form
of a receipt for registration and an approved vehicle sticker shall
constitute all permits required from the City. The proof of registration
shall be kept in the vehicle at all times of operation on a public
street or highway, and the current approved vehicle sticker shall
be conspicuously displayed on the rear of the vehicle. Registrations
must be renewed every two (2) years, and will be deemed revoked and
invalid if modifications have been made to such vehicle which would
make the owner's certification of the class of vehicle untrue.
3.
Registration fees shall be ten dollars ($10.00) for each two-year
UTV or ROV registration and/or renewal.
4.
Applicants for a UTV or ROV permit shall bring the vehicle to City
Hall for verification of vehicle type and VIN.
5.
In order to apply for new or renewal registration under this Section,
UTVs or ROVs shall pass an inspection conducted by a licensed Missouri
vehicle inspection station or a person or entity in the regular business
of repairing, servicing and/or maintaining vehicles (each a "qualified
inspector") and shall obtain from such qualified inspector a signed
certificate of satisfactory inspection. The City shall maintain a
form of "certificate of satisfactory inspection" which will list the
inspection requirements as provided below. The City may provide blank
forms of certificate of satisfactory inspection to known qualified
inspectors, and otherwise will provide such forms to owners of UTVs
or ROVs upon request. A UTV or ROV inspection will confirm that the
following are present and operational:
a.
Headlamps.
b.
Tail lamps.
c.
Stop lamps.
d.
Reflex reflectors, one (1) on each side as far to rear as practicable
and one (1) red on the rear.
e.
Parking brake.
f.
A vehicle identification number that conforms to the Federal requirements
of part 565 Vehicle Identification Number as set forth in 49 CFR 565,
as amended, which is incorporated herein by this reference.
g.
Type 1 or Type 2 seat belt assembly conforming to Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard #209, as amended.
h.
A flag as described in Section 340.116(A)(6) if the vehicle is not equipped with a roof.
i.
That the UTV or ROV operates on at least four (4) wheels.
j.
Not less than two (2) thirty-seconds inch of tread depth remaining
on each tire, there are no visible tire threads or cords showing and
there is no visible rubber separation.
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Upon satisfactory confirmation of the requirements listed above,
a qualified inspector, as defined above, may issue a signed certificate
of satisfactory inspection.
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[Ord. No. 2415, 6-5-2018]
No person shall operate a motorized wheelchair in a careless
or imprudent manner, or in any negligent manner which endangers any
person or property, or unreasonably obstructs, hinders or impedes
lawful course of travel of any other motor vehicle, or the lawful
use by any pedestrian of public streets, sidewalks, paths, trails,
walkways or parks. No motorized wheelchair may be operated on any
numbered Federal or State Highway except to cross at the intersection
of a City street in accordance with traffic controls.
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.
No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled
access roadway except at such entrances and exits as are established
by public authority.
It shall be unlawful for the directing officer or the operator
of any railroad train to direct the operation of or to operate the
same in such a manner as to prevent the use of any street for purposes
of travel for a period of time longer than five (5) minutes; provided
that this Section shall not apply to a moving train or to one stopped
because of an emergency or for repairs necessary before it can proceed
safely.
No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety
zone.
Every person operating a motor vehicle on the 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.
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.
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 lanes of vehicles in each direction; or
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.
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.
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 vehicle to the right
shall extend such operator's arm at an angle 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 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.
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.
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.
C.
Every school bus operated to transport students in the public school system which has a gross vehicle weight rating of more than ten thousand (10,000) pounds, which has the engine mounted entirely in front of the windshield and the entrance door behind the front wheels and which is used for the transportation of school children shall be equipped with a crossing control arm. The crossing control arm, when activated, shall extend a minimum of five (5) feet six (6) inches from the face of the front bumper. The crossing control arm shall be attached on the right side of the front bumper and shall be activated by the same controls which activate the mechanical and electrical signaling devices described in Subsection (B) of this Section. This Subsection may be cited as "Jessica's Law" in commemoration of Jessica Leicht and all other Missouri school children who have been injured or killed during the operation of a school bus.
D.
Except
as otherwise provided in this Section, 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 has the authority pursuant to Section 304.050,
RSMo., 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 of 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.
E.
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, 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.
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
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.
E.
The City may, on any section of road where construction or major maintenance operations are being effected, fix a speed limit in such areas by posting of appropriate signs and the operation of a motor vehicle in excess of such speed limit in the area so posted shall be deemed prima facie evidence of careless and imprudent driving and a violation of Section 340.160.
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State Law Reference — This Section has additional penalties
based on certain circumstances, §304.351, RSMo.
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.
A.
No vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be moved or operated on any primary or interstate highway in this State plus a distance not to exceed ten (10) miles from such highways, having a greater weight than twenty thousand (20,000) pounds on one (1) axle, no combination of vehicles operated by transporters of general freight over regular routes as defined in Section 390.020, Missouri Revised Statutes, shall be moved or operated on any highway of this State having a greater weight than the vehicle manufacturer's rating on a steering axle with the maximum weight not to exceed twelve thousand (12,000) pounds on a steering axle and no vehicle shall be moved or operated on any primary or interstate highways of this State having a greater weight than thirty-four thousand (34,000) pounds on any tandem axle; the term "tandem axle" shall mean a group of two (2) or more axles,
arranged one behind another, the distance between the extremes of
which is more than forty (40) inches and not more than ninety-six
(96) inches apart and further provided, however, that when any vehicle
or combination of vehicles with six (6) axles which includes a tandem
axle group as above defined and a group of three (3) axles which are
fully equalized, automatically or mechanically and the distance between
the center of the extremes of which does not exceed one hundred ten
(110) inches, the Chief Engineer of the Missouri State Highways and
Transportation Department shall issue a special permit for the movement
thereof, as provided in Section 304.200, RSMo., for twenty thousand
(20,000) pounds for each axle of the tandem axle group and for sixteen
thousand (16,000) pounds for each axle of the group of three (3) fully
equalized axles which are equalized, automatically or mechanically,
when said vehicle or combination of vehicles is used to transport
excavation or construction machinery or equipment, road building machinery
or farm implements over routes in the primary system and other routes
that are not a part of the interstate system of highways; provided,
further, that the Chief Engineer of the Missouri State Highways and
Transportation Department may issue permits on the interstate system.
B.
An "axle load" is defined as the total load transmitted to
the road by all wheels whose centers are included between two (2)
parallel transverse vertical planes forty (40) inches apart, extending
across the full width of the vehicle.
C.
Subject
to the limit upon the weight imposed upon a primary or interstate
highway through any one (1) axle or on any tandem axle, the total
gross weight with load imposed upon a primary or interstate highway,
plus a distance not to exceed ten (10) miles from such highways, by
any group of two (2) or more consecutive axles of any vehicle or combination
of vehicles shall not exceed the maximum load in pounds as set forth
in the following table: Distance in feet between the extremes of any
group of two (2) or more consecutive axles, measured to the nearest
foot, except where indicated otherwise
|
Maximum load in pounds
| ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
feet
|
2 axles
|
3 axles
|
4 axles
|
5 axles
|
6 axles
| |
|
4
|
34,000
| |||||
|
5
|
34,000
| |||||
|
6
|
34,000
| |||||
|
7
|
34,000
| |||||
|
8
|
34,000
|
34,000
|
More than 8
|
38,000
|
42,000
| |
|
9
|
39,000
|
42,500
| ||||
|
10
|
40,000
|
43,500
| ||||
|
11
|
40,000
|
44,000
| ||||
|
12
|
40,000
|
45,000
|
50,000
| |||
|
13
|
40,000
|
45,500
|
50,500
| |||
|
14
|
40,000
|
46,500
|
51,500
| |||
|
15
|
40,000
|
47,000
|
52,000
| |||
|
16
|
40,000
|
48,000
|
52,500
|
58,000
| ||
|
17
|
40,000
|
48,500
|
53,500
|
58,500
| ||
|
18
|
40,000
|
49,500
|
54,000
|
59,000
| ||
|
19
|
40,000
|
50,000
|
54,500
|
60,000
| ||
|
20
|
40,000
|
51,000
|
55,500
|
60,500
|
66,000
| |
|
21
|
40,000
|
51,500
|
56,000
|
61,000
|
66,500
| |
|
22
|
40,000
|
52,500
|
56,500
|
61,500
|
67,000
| |
|
23
|
40,000
|
53,000
|
57,500
|
62,500
|
68,000
| |
|
24
|
40,000
|
54,000
|
58,000
|
63,000
|
68,500
| |
|
25
|
40,000
|
54,500
|
58,500
|
63,500
|
69,000
| |
|
26
|
40,000
|
55,500
|
59,500
|
64,000
|
69,500
| |
|
27
|
40,000
|
56,000
|
60,000
|
65,000
|
70,000
| |
|
28
|
40,000
|
57,000
|
60,500
|
65,500
|
71,000
| |
|
29
|
40,000
|
57,500
|
61,500
|
66,000
|
71,500
| |
|
30
|
40,000
|
58,500
|
62,000
|
66,500
|
72,000
| |
|
31
|
40,000
|
59,000
|
62,500
|
67,500
|
72,500
| |
|
32
|
40,000
|
60,000
|
63,500
|
68,000
|
73,000
| |
|
33
|
40,000
|
60,000
|
64,000
|
68,500
|
74,000
| |
|
34
|
40,000
|
60,000
|
64,500
|
69,000
|
74,500
| |
|
35
|
40,000
|
60,000
|
65,500
|
70,000
|
75,000
| |
|
36
|
60,000
|
66,000
|
70,500
|
75,500
| ||
|
37
|
60,000
|
66,500
|
71,000
|
76,000
| ||
|
38
|
60,000
|
67,500
|
72,000
|
77,000
| ||
|
39
|
60,000
|
68,000
|
72,500
|
77,500
| ||
|
40
|
60,000
|
68,500
|
73,000
|
78,000
| ||
|
41
|
60,000
|
69,500
|
73,500
|
78,500
| ||
|
42
|
60,000
|
70,000
|
74,000
|
79,000
| ||
|
43
|
60,000
|
70,500
|
75,000
|
80,000
| ||
|
44
|
60,000
|
71,500
|
75,500
|
80,000
| ||
|
45
|
60,000
|
72,000
|
76,000
|
80,000
| ||
|
46
|
60,000
|
72,500
|
76,500
|
80,000
| ||
|
47
|
60,000
|
73,500
|
77,500
|
80,000
| ||
|
48
|
60,000
|
74,000
|
78,000
|
80,000
| ||
|
49
|
60,000
|
74,500
|
78,500
|
80,000
| ||
|
50
|
60,000
|
75,500
|
79,000
|
80,000
| ||
|
51
|
60,000
|
76,000
|
80,000
|
80,000
| ||
|
52
|
60,000
|
76,500
|
80,000
|
80,000
| ||
|
53
|
60,000
|
77,500
|
80,000
|
80,000
| ||
|
54
|
60,000
|
78,000
|
80,000
|
80,000
| ||
|
55
|
60,000
|
78,500
|
80,000
|
80,000
| ||
|
56
|
60,000
|
79,500
|
80,000
|
80,000
| ||
|
57
|
60,000
|
80,000
|
80,000
|
80,000
| ||
D.
Subject
to the limit upon the weight imposed upon a supplementary highway
through any one (1) axle which shall not have a weight greater than
eighteen thousand (18,000) pounds or on any tandem axle which shall
not have a weight greater than thirty-two thousand (32,000) pounds,
the total gross weight with load imposed upon the supplementary highway
by any vehicle or combination of vehicles shall not exceed the gross
weight given for the respective distance between the first and last
axle of a single motor vehicle or by the first axle of a motor vehicle
and the last axle of the last vehicle in any combination of vehicles
measured longitudinally to the nearest foot as set forth in the following
table:
|
|
Distance in feet between the extreme axles
|
Maximum load in pounds
|
|---|---|---|
|
|
4
|
32,000
|
|
|
5
|
32,000
|
|
|
6
|
32,000
|
|
|
7
|
32,000
|
|
|
8
|
33,200
|
|
|
9
|
34,400
|
|
|
10
|
35,600
|
|
|
11
|
36,800
|
|
|
12
|
38,000
|
|
|
13
|
39,200
|
|
|
14
|
40,400
|
|
|
15
|
41,600
|
|
|
16
|
42,800
|
|
|
17
|
44,000
|
|
|
18
|
45,200
|
|
|
19
|
46,400
|
|
|
20
|
47,600
|
|
|
21
|
48,800
|
|
|
22
|
50,000
|
|
|
23
|
51,000
|
|
|
24
|
52,000
|
|
|
25
|
53,000
|
|
|
26
|
54,000
|
|
|
27
|
55,000
|
|
|
28
|
56,000
|
|
|
29
|
57,000
|
|
|
30
|
58,000
|
|
|
31
|
59,000
|
|
|
32
|
60,000
|
|
|
33
|
61,100
|
|
|
34
|
62,200
|
|
|
35
|
63,500
|
|
|
36
|
64,600
|
|
|
37
|
65,900
|
|
|
38
|
67,100
|
|
|
39
|
68,300
|
|
|
40
|
69,700
|
|
|
41
|
70,800
|
|
|
42
|
72,000
|
|
|
43 or over
|
73,280
|
E.
Provided however, subject to the limit upon the weight imposed through any one axle, through any tandem axle, as provided in Subsection (D) of this Section, the total gross weight with load imposed upon any bridges generally considered by the State Highways and Transportation Commission to be on the supplementary system or upon any bridges which are under the jurisdiction of and maintained by counties, townships or cities shall not exceed the gross weight given for the respective distance between the first and last axle of the total group of axles measured longitudinally to the nearest foot as set forth in the following table:
|
|
Distance in feet between the extreme axles
|
Maximum load in pounds
|
|---|---|---|
|
|
4
|
32,000
|
|
|
5
|
32,000
|
|
|
6
|
32,000
|
|
|
7
|
32,000
|
|
|
8
|
32,610
|
|
|
9
|
33,580
|
|
|
10
|
34,550
|
|
|
11
|
35,510
|
|
|
12
|
36,470
|
|
|
13
|
37,420
|
|
|
14
|
38,360
|
|
|
15
|
39,300
|
|
|
16
|
40,230
|
|
|
17
|
41,160
|
|
|
18
|
42,080
|
|
|
19
|
42,990
|
|
|
20
|
43,900
|
|
|
21
|
44,800
|
|
|
22
|
45,700
|
|
|
23
|
46,590
|
|
|
24
|
47,470
|
|
|
25
|
48,350
|
|
|
26
|
49,220
|
|
|
27
|
50,090
|
|
|
28
|
50,950
|
|
|
29
|
51,800
|
|
|
30
|
52,650
|
|
|
31
|
53,490
|
|
|
32
|
54,330
|
|
|
33
|
55,160
|
|
|
34
|
55,980
|
|
|
35
|
56,800
|
|
|
36
|
57,610
|
|
|
37
|
58,420
|
|
|
38
|
59,220
|
|
|
39
|
60,010
|
|
|
40
|
60,800
|
|
|
41
|
61,580
|
|
|
42
|
62,360
|
|
|
42
|
63,130
|
|
|
44
|
63,890
|
|
|
45 or over
|
64,650
|
|
The State Highways and Transportation Commission, with respect
to bridges on the supplementary system, or the person in charge of
supervision or maintenance of the bridges on the county, township
or City roads and streets may determine and by official order declare
that certain designated bridges do not appear susceptible to unreasonable
and unusual damage by reason of such higher weight limits and may
legally be subjected to the higher limits in this Section.
|
F.
Nothing
in this Section shall be construed as permitting lawful axle loads,
tandem axle loads or gross loads in excess of those permitted under
the provisions of Section 127 of Title 23 of the United States Code.
H.
Notwithstanding
the weight limitations contained in this Section, any vehicle or combination
of vehicles operating on highways other than the interstate highway
system may exceed single axle, tandem axle and gross weight limitations
in an amount not to exceed two thousand (2,000) pounds. However, total
gross weight shall not exceed eighty thousand (80,000) pounds.
A.
No
vehicle operated upon the highways of this City shall have a width,
including load, in excess of ninety-six (96) inches, except clearance
lights, rearview mirrors or other accessories required by Federal,
State or City law or regulation; except that, vehicles having a width,
including load, not in excess of one hundred two (102) inches, exclusive
of clearance lights, rearview mirrors or other accessories required
by law or regulations, may be operated on the interstate highways
and such other highways as may be designated by the highways and transportation
commission for the operation of such vehicles plus a distance not
to exceed ten (10) miles from such interstate or designated highway.
B.
No
vehicle operated upon the interstate highway system or upon any route
designated by the Chief Engineer of the State Highways and Transportation
Department shall have a height, including load, in excess of fourteen
(14) feet. On all other highways, no vehicle shall have a height,
including load, in excess of thirteen and one-half (13½) feet,
except that any vehicle or combination of vehicles transporting automobiles
or other motor vehicles may have a height, including load, of not
more than fourteen (14) feet.
C.
No
single motor vehicle operated upon the highways of this City shall
have a length, including load, in excess of forty (40) feet, except
as otherwise provided in this Section.
D.
No
bus or trackless trolley coach operated upon the highways of this
City shall have a length in excess of forty-five (45) feet, except
that such vehicles may exceed the forty-five (45) feet length when
such excess length is caused by the projection of a front safety bumper
or a rear safety bumper or both. Such safety bumper shall not cause
the length of the bus to exceed the forty-five (45) feet length limit
by more than one (1) foot in the front and one (1) foot in the rear.
The term "safety bumper" means any device which may
be fitted on an existing bumper or which replaces the bumper and is
so constructed, treated, or manufactured that it absorbs energy upon
impact.
E.
No
combination of truck-tractor and semitrailer operated upon the highways
of this State shall have a length, including load, in excess of sixty
(60) feet; except that in order to comply with the provisions of Title
23 of the United States Code (Public Law 97-424), no combination of
truck-tractor and semitrailer operated upon the interstate highway
system of this State shall have an overall length, including load,
in excess of the length of the truck-tractor plus the semitrailer,
the length of which shall not exceed fifty-three (53) feet.
F.
In order to comply with the provisions of Title 23 of the United States Code (Public Law 97-424), no combination of truck-tractor, semitrailer and trailer operated upon the interstate highway system of this State shall have an overall length, including load, in excess of the length of the truck-tractor plus the semitrailer and trailer, neither of which semitrailer or trailer shall exceed twenty-eight (28) feet in length, except that any existing semitrailer or trailer up to twenty-eight and one-half (28½) feet in length actually and lawfully operated on December 1, 1982, within a sixty-five (65) foot overall length limit in any State, may continue to be operated upon the interstate highways of this State. On those primary highways not designated by the State Highways and Transportation Commission as provided in Subsection (J) of this Section, no combination of truck-tractor, semitrailer and trailer shall have an overall length, including load, in excess of sixty-five (65) feet; provided, however, the State Highways and Transportation Commission may designate additional routes for such sixty-five (65) foot combinations.
G.
Automobile
transporters, boat transporters and truck-trailer boat transporter
combinations having a length not in excess of sixty-five (65) feet
and stinger-steered combination automobile transporters and stinger-steered
combination boat transporters having a length not in excess of seventy-five
(65) feet may be operated on the interstate highways of this State
and such other highways as may be designated by the Highways and Transportation
Commission for the operation of such vehicles plus a distance not
to exceed ten (10) miles from such interstate or designated highway.
All length provisions regarding automobile or boat transporters, truck-trailer
boat transporter combinations and stinger-steered combinations are
exclusive of front and rear overhang, which shall be no greater than
a three (3) foot front overhang and no greater than a four (4) foot
rear overhang.
H.
Driveaway
saddlemount combinations having a length not in excess of seventy-five
(75) feet may be operated on the interstate highways of this State
and such other highways as may be designated by the Highways and Transportation
Commission for the operation of such vehicles plus a distance not
to exceed ten (10) miles from such interstate or designated highway.
Saddlemount combinations must comply with the safety requirements
of Section 393.71 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations and
may contain no more than three (3) saddlemounted vehicles and one
(1) fullmount.
I.
No
truck-tractor semitrailer-semitrailer combination vehicles operated
upon the interstate and designated primary highway system of this
State shall have a semitrailer length in excess of twenty-eight (28)
feet or twenty-eight and one-half (28½) feet if the semitrailer
was in actual and lawful operation in any State on December 1, 1982,
operating in a truck-tractor semitrailer-semitrailer combination.
The B-train assembly is excluded from the measurement of semitrailer
length when used between the first and second semitrailer of a truck-tractor
semitrailer-semitrailer combination, except that when there is no
semitrailer mounted to the B-train assembly, it shall be included
in the length measurement of the semitrailer.
J.
The Highways and Transportation Commission is authorized to designate routes on the State highway system other than the interstate system over which those combinations of vehicles of the lengths specified in Subsections (E), (F), (G), (H) and (I) of this Section may be operated. Combinations of vehicles operated under the provisions of Subsections (E), (F), (G), (H) and (I) of this Section may be operated at a distance not to exceed ten (10) miles from the interstate system and such routes as designated under the provisions of this Subsection.
K.
Except as provided in Subsections (E), (F), (G), (H), (I) and (J) of this Section, no other combination of vehicles operated upon the primary or interstate highways of this State plus a distance of ten (10) miles from a primary or interstate highway shall have an overall length, unladen or with load, in excess of sixty-five (65) feet or in excess of fifty-five (55) feet on any other highway, except the State Highways and Transportation Commission may designate additional routes for use by sixty-five (65) foot combinations, seventy-five (75) foot stinger-steered combinations or seventy-five (75) foot saddlemount combinations. Any vehicle or combination of vehicles transporting automobiles, boats or other motor vehicles may carry a load which extends no more than three (3) feet beyond the front and four (4) feet beyond the rear of the transporting vehicle or combination of vehicles.
L.
Exceptions.
1.
Except as hereinafter provided, these restrictions shall not apply
to agricultural implements operating occasionally on the highways
for short distances, or to self-propelled hay-hauling equipment or
to implements of husbandry, or to vehicles temporarily transporting
agricultural implements or implements of husbandry or roadmaking machinery,
or road materials or towing for repair purposes vehicles that have
become disabled upon the highways; or to implement dealers delivering
or moving farm machinery for repairs on any State highway other than
the interstate system.
2.
Implements of husbandry and vehicles transporting such machinery
or equipment may be operated occasionally for short distances on State
highways when operated between the hours of sunrise and sunset by
a driver licensed as an operator or chauffeur.
M.
As
used in this Chapter the term "implements of husbandry" means all self-propelled machinery operated at speeds of less than
thirty (30) miles per hour, specifically designed for, or especially
adapted to be capable of, incidental over-the-road and primary off-road
usage and used exclusively for the application of commercial plant
food materials or agricultural chemicals and not specifically designed
or intended for transportation of such chemicals and materials. No
implement of husbandry may exceed a width of eleven (11) feet, six
(6) inches.
N.
The
purpose of this Section is to permit a single trip per day by the
implement of husbandry from the source of supply to a given farm.
O.
Sludge
disposal units may be operated on all State highways other than the
interstate system. Such units shall not exceed one hundred thirty-eight
(138) inches in width and may be equipped with over-width tires. Such
units shall observe all axle weight limits. The Chief Engineer of
the State Highways and Transportation Department shall issue special
permits for the movement of such disposal units and may by such permits
restrict the movements to specified routes, days and hours.
[R.O. 2006 §340.290; Ord. No. 923 §I, 2-18-1997]
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any motor vehicle to
drive and operate a motor vehicle into, across and over private property,
private drives, public property or public drives for the purpose of
avoiding any traffic control signal.
