[Code 1964, § 17-54]
Every person operating a motor vehicle on the streets of the
city shall operate or drive the same in a careful and prudent manner,
in the exercise of the highest degree of care and at a rate of speed
so as not to endanger the property of another or the life or limb
of any person, taking into consideration the time of day, the amount
of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, the condition of the street or
highway, the atmospheric conditions and the location with reference
to intersecting streets or highways, curves, residences or schools.
[Code 1964 § 17-55; Ord. No. 1518, § 1, 7-16-1992; Ord. No. 1895 §§ 1 — 3, 9-20-2001]
(a)
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
DRIVE, DRIVING, OPERATES OR OPERATING
INTOXICATED CONDITION
Definitions. As used in this section, the following
terms shall have the following meanings:
Means a motor vehicle designed or used to transport passengers
or property:
If the vehicle has a gross combination weight rating of twenty-six
thousand one (26,001) or more pounds inclusive of a towed unit which
has a gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand one (10,001) pounds
or more;
If the vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating of twenty-six
thousand one (26,001) or more pounds or such lesser rating as determined
by federal regulation;
If the vehicle is designed to transport more than fifteen (15)
passengers, including the driver; or
If the vehicle is transporting hazardous materials and is required
to be placarded under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (46
USC 1801 et seq.).
Means physically driving or operating or being in actual
physical control of a motor vehicle.
A person is in an intoxicated condition when he is under
the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance or drug, or any combination
thereof.
(b)
Driving while intoxicated. A person commits the
offense of driving while intoxicated if he operates a motor vehicle
while in an intoxicated or drugged condition.
(c)
Driving with excessive blood alcohol content.
(1)
A person commits the offense of "driving with excessive blood
alcohol content" if such person operates a motor vehicle with eight-hundredths
of one percent (.08%) or more by weight of alcohol in such person's
blood.
(2)
As used in this section, "percent by weight of alcohol" in the
blood shall be based upon grams of alcohol per one hundred (100) milliliters
of blood or two hundred ten (210) liters of breath and may be shown
by chemical analysis of the person's blood, breath, saliva or urine.
(3)
For the purpose of determining the alcoholic content of a person's
blood under this section, the test shall be conducted in accordance
with the provisions of state law.
(d)
Driving a commercial motor vehicle with an excessive alcohol
concentration.
(1)
A person commits the offense of driving a commercial motor vehicle
with an excessive alcohol concentration or under the influence of
a regulated substance if he drives:
a.
While having an alcohol concentration of four one-hundredths
of a percent or more; or
b.
While under the influence of any substance so classified under
section 102(6) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 UK 802(6)), including
any substance listed in schedules I through V of 21 CFR part 1308,
as they may be revised from time to time.
(2)
The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any person
driving a farm vehicle as defined in Section 302.700, RSMo.; any active
duty military personnel, members of the reserves and national guard
on active duty, including personnel on full-time national guard duty,
personnel on part-time training and national guard military technicians,
while driving military vehicles for military purposes; any person
who drives emergency or fire equipment necessary to the preservation
of life or property or the execution of emergency governmental functions
under emergency conditions; any person driving or pulling a recreational
vehicle, as defined in Sections 301.010 and 700.010, RSMo. for personal
use; and any other class of persons exempted by rule or regulation
of the director of revenue of the state, which rule or regulation
is in compliance with the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986
and any amendments or regulations to said act.
(e)
Consumption of alcoholic beverages in moving motor vehicle. No person shall consume any alcoholic beverage while operating a
motor vehicle upon any public street or roadway.
(f)
(Reserved)
(g)
Reimbursement of certain costs.
(1)
Upon a plea of guilty, a finding of guilty, or a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) for any offense violating the provisions of Section 17-97, the court shall, in addition to imposition of any penalties provided by law, order the defendant to reimburse the City for the reasonable costs relating to the investigation, arrest, processing and incarceration of said defendant, including the cost of any necessary chemical test.
(2)
The city shall establish, maintain, and provide a schedule of
costs to the municipal court for its consideration in recouping those
costs related to this section. The court has the authority to order
any costs reduced if determined to be excessive.
(h)
Punishment.
(1)
Any person found to have violated any of the provisions of subsection (b), (c) or (d) of this section shall be deemed guilty of a city ordinance violation and punished as provided in section 1-10 of this code of ordinances.
(2)
Any person found to have violated subsection (e) of this section
shall be deemed guilty of a city ordinance violation and punished
by a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00).
[1]
State law reference — Driving while intoxicated, RSMo.
§ 577.010.
[Code 1964 § 17-56; Ord. No. 2382 §1, 1-5-2017]
A person commits the offense of leaving the scene of an accident
when: (1) being the operator of a vehicle or a vessel involved in
an accident resulting in injury or death to any person or damage to
property of another person; and (2) having knowledge of such accident
he or she leaves the place of the injury, death, damage, or accident
without stopping and giving the following information to the injured
party or property owner or a law enforcement officer, or if no law
enforcement officer is in the vicinity then to the nearest law enforcement
agency: (a) his or her name; (b) his or her complete residence address;
(c) the registration or license number of his or her vehicle or vessel;
and (d) his or her operator's license number if any.
[1]
State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 577.060.
[Code 1964, § 17-57]
It shall be unlawful for the operator of a vehicle at any time
to drive the same through or within a safety zone.
[1]
State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.365.
[Code 1964, § 17-58; Ord. No. 2019 § 1, 12-1-2005]
(a)
Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making
use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of the
laws of this state, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making
use of an audible signal only, the driver of every other vehicle shall
yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel
to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the
roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such
position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except
when otherwise directed by a police officer.
(b)
This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized
emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety
of all persons using the highway.
(c)
Upon approaching a stationary emergency vehicle displaying lighted
red or red and blue lights, the driver of every motor vehicle shall:
(1)
Proceed with caution and yield the right-of-way, if possible,
with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, by making a lane
change into a lane not adjacent to that of the stationary vehicle,
if on a roadway having at least four (4) lanes with not less than
two (2) lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching
vehicle; or
(2)
Proceed with due caution and reduce the speed of the vehicle,
maintaining a safe speed for road conditions, if changing lanes would
be unsafe or impossible.
[1]
State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.105.
[Code 1964, § 17-59]
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle, other
than one on official business, to follow at a distance closer than
five hundred (500) feet any fire apparatus traveling in response o
a fire alarm, or to drive into or stop any vehicle within the block
where such fire apparatus has stopped in answer to a fire alarm.
[1]
State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.300.
[Code 1964, § 17-60]
No vehicle of any type shall be driven over any unprotected
hose of the 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.
[1]
State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.305.
[Code 1964, § 17-61]
No funeral, procession or parade containing two hundred (200)
or more persons or fifty (50) or more vehicles except the forces of
the United States army or navy, the military forces of this state
and the forces of the police and fire departments, shall occupy, march
or proceed along any street except in accordance with a permit issued
by the chief of police and such other regulations as are set forth
in this chapter which may apply.
[1]
State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.325.
[Code 1964, § 17-62]
All processions (except funeral processions), parades or exhibitions
on Sundays at times or places which conflict with or disturb church
and religious worship services in the city are prohibited.
[Code 1964, § 17-63; Ord. No. 1840, § 1, 1-20-2000]
(a)
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
FUNERAL LEAD VEHICLE OR LEAD VEHICLE
ORGANIZED FUNERAL PROCESSION
Definitions: As used in this section, the following
terms shall mean:
Means a person licensed as a funeral director pursuant to
the provisions of chapter 333, RSMo.
Means any motor vehicle equipped with at least one 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.
Means 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.
(9)
Any person convicted of violating any provision of this section
shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).
[1]
State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.310.
[Code 1964, § 17-64]
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.
[1]
State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.335.
[Code 1964, §§ 17-65, 17-72(b)]
The driver of a vehicle within a business or residence district
emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall stop such vehicle
immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk
area extending across any alleyway or driveway, and shall yield the
right-of-way to any pedestrian as may be necessary to avoid collision,
and upon entering the roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all
vehicles approaching on such roadway.
[1]
State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.285.
[Code 1964, § 17-66]
It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to drive
within any sidewalk area, except at a permanent or temporary driveway.
[1]
State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.330.
[Code 1964, § 17-67]
(a)
It shall be unlawful for the driver 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 driver's
control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.
(b)
It shall be unlawful for any passenger in a vehicle 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.
[Code 1964, § 17-68; Ord. No. 2094 § 1, 10-16-2008]
(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 of the city where vehicles are obliged to move in one (1)
direction only or parking of motor vehicles is regulated by ordinance.
(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 under 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
Revised Statutes of Missouri, sections 304.014 to 304.025 or traffic
regulations thereunder or of the city;
(3)
When the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic while
under construction or repair; or
(4)
Upon a roadway designated 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 semicircular
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.
(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 state 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 Revised Statutes of Missouri, sections
304.014 to 304.025;
(4)
Official signs may be erected by the highway 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.
(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.
(g)
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:
(h)
As used in subsection (g) 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 301.010, RSMo.
[1]
State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 304.015.
[Code 1964, § 17-69]
(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)
An operator or driver overtaking and desiring to pass a vehicle
shall sound his horn before starting to pass except where prohibited
by ordinance;
(2)
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;
(3)
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 on audible signal and shall not increase
the speed of his 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 street with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width
for two (2) or more lines of vehicles in each direction;
(3)
Upon a one-way street;
(4)
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;
(5)
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.
(c)
Except when a roadway has been divided into three (3) traffic lanes,
no vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center line 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.
[1]
State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 304.016.
[Code 1964, § 17-70]
The operator of a motor vehicle shall not pass another vehicle,
nor drive to the left of the center of the roadway, in areas designated,
either by posted signs or painted lines on the surface of the roadway,
as no passing zones.
[Code 1964, § 17-71]
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 Revised Statutes of Missouri, section 304.044,
relating to distance between trucks traveling on the highway.
[1]
State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 304.017.
[Code 1964, §§ 17-72(a), 17-76 — 17-78,
17-84]
(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 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 highway commission with reference to state highways and
the city with reference to other highways under its 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.
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.
(e)
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.
(f)
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.
[1]
State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 304.351.
[Code 1964, § 17-85]
The driver of any vehicle who, after driving past a yield right-of-way sign, collides with or interferes with the safe movement of any vehicle or pedestrian proceeding on the intersecting street shall be deemed prima facie in violation of section 17-114(d)(2).
[Code 1964, §§ 17-73, 17-74; Ord. No. 1649, § 1, 5-18-1995; Ord.
No. 1674, § 1, 11-2-1995]
(a)
The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall
do so as follows:
(1)
Right turns. Both the approach for a right
turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the
right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
(2)
Left turns. The driver of a vehicle intending
to turn left at any intersection shall approach the intersection in
the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to the traffic moving
in the direction of travel of such vehicle and, after entering the
intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection
in a lane lawfully available to traffic moving in such direction upon
the roadway being entered.
(b)
The highway commission or the city in their respective jurisdictions
may cause official traffic control devices to be placed within or
adjacent to intersections and thereby require and direct that a different
course from that specified in this section be traveled by vehicles
turning at an intersection, and when such devices are so placed no
driver of a vehicle shall turn a vehicle at any intersection other
than as directed and required by such devices.
(c)
It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to turn such vehicle
so as to proceed in the opposite direction at any intersection controlled
by a traffic signal or police officer; nor shall such turn be made
at any place unless the movement can be made in safety and without
interfering with other traffic. The driver of a vehicle shall not
turn such vehicle around so as to proceed in the opposite direction
upon any curve or upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade,
or at any place upon a roadway where such vehicle cannot be seen by
the driver of any other vehicle approaching from either direction
along the roadway within a distance of three hundred (300) feet, or
where the same may create a traffic hazard.
(d)
No vehicle in a residence district shall be turned left across the
roadway or so as to proceed in the opposite direction when any other
vehicle is approaching from either direction where the same may create
a traffic hazard.
(e)
It shall be unlawful for any driver of a motor vehicle to turn such
vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction while traveling
upon Missouri State Highway 367 (Lewis and Clark Boulevard).
(f)
It shall be unlawful for any driver of a motor vehicle to turn such
vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction while traveling
upon Comet Drive at any point west of the east curb line of Dwight
Drive.
[1]
State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 304.341.
[Code 1964, § 17-75]
(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)
Stopping, slowing. An operator or driver when
stopping, or when checking the speed of his vehicle, if the movement
of other vehicles may reasonably be affected by such checking of speed,
shall extend his arm at an angle below horizontal so that the same
may be seen in the rear of his vehicle;
(2)
Right turns. An operator or driver intending
to turn his vehicle to the right shall extend his arm at an angle
above horizontal so that the same may be seen in front of and in the
rear of his vehicle, and shall slow down and approach the intersecting
highway as near as practicable to the right side of the highway along
which he is proceeding before turning;
(3)
Left turns. An operator or driver intending
to turn his vehicle to the left shall extend his arm in a horizontal
position so that the same may be seen in the rear of his vehicle,
and shall slow down and approach the intersecting highway so that
the left side of his vehicle shall be as near as practicable to the
center line of the highway along which he is proceeding before turning;
(b)
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 paragraph shall
not apply to any trailer which does not interfere with a clear view
of the hand signals of the operator or of the signalling device upon
the vehicle pulling said 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 the state after the first day of
January, 1954.
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State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 304.019.
[Ord. No. 1031, §§ 1 — 3, 10-20-1977]
(a)
As used in this section, the terms "yard" or "lawn" shall mean any
portion of the real property which is not paved by means of asphalt,
concrete, gravel or any other material and not intended for the operation
of motor vehicles thereon.
(b)
It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully operate a motor
vehicle on or upon the yard or lawn of any real property of another
person in the city.
(c)
For purposes of this section, the owner or person in whose name a
motor vehicle which has been operated in violation of paragraph (b)
of this section is registered in the records of any city, county or
state shall be presumed to be the operator of such motor vehicle.
[Ord. No. 1359, §§ 1 — 4, 8-6-1987; Ord. No. 1665, § 1, 9-7-1995; Ord.
No. 1753, § 1, 9-18-1997; Ord. No. 2050 § 1, 12-7-2006; Ord.
No. 2050 § 1, 12-7-2006; Ord. No. 2200 § 1, 11-17-2011]
(a)
CHILD BOOSTER SEAT
CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM
PASSENGER CAR
As used in this section the following terms shall mean:
A seating system which meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. 571.213, as amended, that is designed
to elevate a child to properly sit in a federally approved safety
belt system.
A seating system which meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards as set forth in 49 C.F.R. 571.213, as amended, and which
is either permanently affixed to a motor vehicle or is affixed to
such vehicle by a safety belt or a universal attachment system.
Every motor vehicle designed for carrying ten (10) persons
or less and used for the transportation of persons; except that the
term "passenger car" shall not include motorcycles, motorized bicycles,
motortricycles and trucks with a licensed gross weight of twelve thousand
(12,000) pounds or more.
(b)
Each driver, except persons employed by the United States Postal Service while performing duties for that federal agency which require the operator to service postal boxes from their vehicles or which require frequent entry into and exit from their vehicles and each front seat passenger of a passenger car manufactured after January 1, 1968, operated on a street or highway in the city and persons less than eighteen (18) years of age operating or riding in a truck, as defined in Section 301.010, RSMo., on a street or highway in the city shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt that meets federal National Highway, Transportation and Safety Act requirements. The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to persons who have a medical reason for failing to have a seat belt fastened about their body, nor shall the provisions of this section be applicable to persons while operating or riding a motor vehicle being used in agricultural work-related activities. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the transporting of children under sixteen (16) years of age as provided in subsection (e) of this section.
(c)
Each person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of an offense for which a fine not to exceed ten dollars ($10.00) may be imposed. All other provisions of law and court rules to the contrary notwithstanding, no court costs shall be imposed on any person due to a violation of this section.
(d)
If there are more persons than there are seat belts in the enclosed
area of a motor vehicle, then the passengers who are unable to wear
seat belts shall sit in the area behind the front seat of the motor
vehicle unless the motor vehicle is designed only for a front seated
area. Passengers occupying a seat location referred to in this subsection
for which there are no seat belts are not in violation of this section.
This subsection shall not apply to passengers who are accompanying
a driver of a motor vehicle who is licensed under section 302.178,
RSMo.
(e)
Child passenger restraint required. Every driver
transporting a child under the age of sixteen (16) years shall be
responsible, when transporting such child in a motor vehicle operated
by that driver on streets or highways in this city, for providing
the protection of such child, as follows:
(1)
A child less than four (4) years of age, regardless of weight,
shall be secured in a child passenger restraint system appropriate
for that child.
(2)
A child weighing less than forty (40) pounds, regardless of
age, shall be secured in a child passenger restraining system appropriate
for that child.
(3)
A child at least four (4) years of age but less than eight (8)
years of age, who also weighs at least forty (40) pounds but less
than eighty (80) pounds and who is also less than four (4) feet, nine
(9) inches tall shall be secured in a child passenger restraining
system or booster seat appropriate for that child.
(4)
A child at least eighty (80) pounds or a child more than four
(4) feet, nine (9) inches in height shall be secured by a vehicle
safety belt or booster seat appropriate for that child.
(5)
A child who otherwise would be required to be secured in a booster
seat may be transported in the back seat of a motor vehicle while
wearing only a lap belt if the back seat of the motor vehicle is not
equipped with a combination lap and shoulder belt for booster seat
installation.
(6)
When a driver is only transporting children in the driver's
immediate family and there are more children than there are seating
positions in the enclosed area of a motor vehicle, each child who
is not able to be restrained by a child safety restraint device appropriate
for the child shall sit in the area behind the front seat of the motor
vehicle unless the motor vehicle is designed only for a front seat
area. A driver transporting children in compliance with this subsection
is not in violation of this section. This subsection shall only apply
to the use of a child passenger restraining system or vehicle safety
belt for children less than sixteen (16) years of age being transported
in a motor vehicle.
(f)
Any driver who violates subdivisions (1), (2) or (3) of subsection (e) of this section is guilty of an offense and, upon conviction, may be punished by fine of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and court costs. Any driver who violates subdivision (4) of subsection (e) of this section shall be subject to the penalty set forth in subsection (c) of this section. If a driver receives a citation for violation of subdivisions (1), (2) or (3) of subsection (e) of this section, the charges shall be dismissed or withdrawn if the driver prior to or at his or her hearing provides evidence of acquisition of a child passenger restraint system or child booster seat which is satisfactory to the court or the party responsible for prosecuting the driver's citation.
(g)
The provisions of subsection (e) of this section shall not apply to any public carrier for hire. The provisions of subsection (e) of this section shall not apply to students four (4) years of age or older who are passengers on a school bus designed for carrying eleven (11) passengers or more and which is manufactured or equipped pursuant to Missouri Minimum Standards for School Buses as school buses are defined in section 301.010, RSMo. The provisions of this subsection (e) of this section shall not be applicable to persons who have a medical reason for failing to have a seat belt fastened about their body.
[Ord. No. 1521, § 1, 9-3-1992]
(a)
Proof of financial responsibility shall be carried in all motor vehicles
registered in the state and operated in the city. The operator of
such a motor vehicle shall exhibit proof on the demand of any peace
officer who lawfully stops the operator while that officer is engaged
in the performance of the duties of his office.
(b)
As used in this section "proof of financial responsibility" means
proof of the ability to respond in damages for liability, on account
of accidents occurring subsequent to the effective date of proof,
arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of a motor vehicle.
Proof shall exhibit the extent of financial responsibility in dollar
amounts not less than those required by Chapter 303, RSMo.
(c)
The following items shall constitute proof of financial responsibility:
(1)
An insurance identification card furnished by an insurer issuing
a liability policy insuring the motor vehicle subject to the peace
officer's lawful stop. The insurance identification card shall include
all of the following information.
a.
The name and address of the insurer.
b.
The name and address of the named insured.
c.
The policy number.
d.
The effective dates of the policy, including month, day and
year.
e.
A description of the insured motor vehicle, including year and
make or at least five (5) digits of the vehicle identification number
or the word "Fleet" if the insurance policy covers five (5) or more
vehicles.
f.
The statement "THIS CARD MUST BE CARRIED IN THE INSURED MOTOR
VEHICLE FOR PRODUCTION UPON DEMAND" prominently displayed on the card.
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A motor vehicle liability insurance policy, a motor vehicle
liability insurance binder, or a receipt which contains the policy
information required in this subsection shall be satisfactory evidence
of insurance in lieu of an insurance identification card.
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(2)
An insurance identification card furnished by the state director
of revenue to any self-insurer for each motor vehicle so insured,
as provided for in sections 303.024.4 and 303.220, RSMo.
Such an insurance identification card shall include all of the
following information:
(3)
A certificate furnished by the state treasurer, as provided
for in section 303.240, RSMo., establishing that the owner and/or
operator of the motor vehicle subject to the peace officer's lawful
stop has deposited with the state treasurer cash or marketable securities
in an amount sufficient under that statute to satisfy an execution
on a judgment issued against such person making the deposit for damages
resulting from the ownership, maintenance, use or operation of the
motor vehicle after such deposit was made.
(4)
Evidence of a surety bond filed with the state director of revenue
as provided by section 303.230, RSMo.
[Ord. No. 1607, § 1, 6-16-1994]
No driver shall operate a motor vehicle on any private lot,
road, driveway, parking lot or any area which is not a public right-of-way,
for the purpose of avoiding travel upon the right-of-way at an intersection
involving one (1) or more rights-of-way.
[Ord. No. 1752, § 1, 9-18-1997]
It shall be unlawful for any operator of a motor vehicle to
fail to give his or her full attention to the task of driving, or
to fail to keep a proper lookout through the windshield, side windows,
and rear and side view mirrors of the vehicle, for any motorized or
nonmotorized vehicles, or pedestrians, which the operator may be approaching,
or which may be approaching the operator, from any direction or from
any street, driveway, or pedestrian area.
[Ord. No. 1753, § 2, 9-18-1997]
(a)
As used in this section, the term "truck" means a motor vehicle designed,
used, or maintained for the transportation of property.
(b)
No person shall operate any truck, as defined in subsection (a) of this section, with a licensed gross weight of less than twelve thousand (12,000) pounds on any highway which is part of the state or federal highway system or when such truck is operated within the corporate limits of the city when any person under eighteen (18) years of age is riding in the unenclosed bed of such truck. No person under eighteen (18) years of age shall ride in the unenclosed bed of such truck when the truck is in operation.
(c)
The provisions of this section shall not apply to:
(1)
An employee engaged in the necessary discharge of the employee's
duties where it is necessary to ride in the unenclosed bed of the
truck;
(2)
Any person while engaged in agricultural activities where it
is necessary to ride in the unenclosed bed of the truck;
(3)
Any person riding in the unenclosed bed of a truck while such
truck is being operated in a parade, caravan or exhibition which is
authorized by law;
(4)
Any person riding in the unenclosed bed of a truck if such truck
has installed a means of preventing such person from being discharged
or such person is secured to the truck in a manner which will prevent
the person from being thrown, falling or jumping from the truck;
(5)
Any person riding in the unenclosed bed of a truck if such truck
is being operated solely for the purpose of participating in a special
event and it is necessary that the person ride in such unenclosed
bed due to a lack of available seating. "Special event," for the purposes
of this section, is a specific social activity of a definable duration
which is participated in by the person riding in the unenclosed bed;
(6)
Any person riding in the unenclosed bed of a truck if such truck
is being operated solely for the purposes of providing assistance
to, or ensuring the safety of, other persons engaged in a recreational
activity; or
(7)
Any person riding in the unenclosed bed of a truck if such truck
is the only legally titled, licensed and insured vehicle owned by
the family of the person riding in the unenclosed bed and there is
insufficient room in the passenger cab of the truck to accommodate
all passengers in the truck. For the purposes of this section, the
term "family" shall mean any persons related within the first degree
of consanguinity.
[Ord. No. 1830, § 1, 10-21-1999]
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any motor vehicle intentionally
to harass or alarm another person who is inside a motor vehicle by
intentionally or knowingly:
(1)
Abruptly increasing or decreasing the speed of his or her vehicle;
or
(2)
Abruptly changing lanes; or
(3)
Following the other person's vehicle more closely than is reasonable
and prudent under the totality of the circumstances; or
(4)
Impeding or obstructing the operation of the other person's motor
vehicle; or
(5)
Operating his or her vehicle in a manner that endangers or would
be likely to endanger any person or property.
[Ord. No. 1898 § 1, 11-1-2001]
(a)
Definitions. As used in this section, the following
terms shall mean:
(1)
Construction zone or work zone means any area upon
or around any highway which is visibly marked as an area where construction,
maintenance or other work is occurring, including 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 (1) lane into another lane
are posted.
(2)
Highway shall mean any public thoroughfare for vehicles,
including state roads, county roads and public streets, avenues, boulevards,
parkways or alleys.
(3)
Moving violation means that character of traffic
violation of traffic or motor vehicle operation ordinance of the city
where at the time of violation the motor vehicle involved is in motion,
except that the term does not include the driving of a motor vehicle
without a valid motor vehicle registration license, or violations
relating to sizes and weights of vehicles.
(b)
Upon a conviction or a plea of guilty by any person for a moving
violation, the court shall assess a fine of thirty-five dollars ($35.00)
in addition to any other fine authorized to be imposed by law, if
the offense occurred within a construction zone or a work zone. For
purposes of this section, it is not necessary that the offense occur
(i) when there is a person in the designated zone performing duties
related to the reason for which the area was designated or (ii) when
construction, maintenance or other work activity is actually taking
place within the designated zone.
(c)
Upon a conviction or plea of guilty by any person for a speeding violation, or a passing violation pursuant to subsection (f) hereof, the court shall assess a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), in addition to any other fine authorized by law, if the offense occurred within a construction zone or a work zone and at the time the speeding or passing violation occurred there was any person in such zone who was there to perform duties related to the reason for which the area was designated a construction zone or work zone. However, no person assessed an additional fine pursuant to this subsection shall also be assessed an additional fine pursuant to subsection (b) hereof, 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 signs have been erected upon or around a construction or work zone which are clearly visible from the highway and which state substantially the following message: "Warning: $250 fine for speeding or passing in this work zone".
(e)
During any day in which no person is present in a construction zone or a work zone to perform duties related to the purpose of the zone, the sign required by subsection (d) hereof 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 required by subsection (d) hereof shall not be visible to motorists. The contractor performing the work shall be responsible for posting and removing or concealing the sign required by subsection (d) in compliance with 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.
[Ord. No. 1996, § 1, 1-20-2005; Ord. No. 2008, § 1, 8-4-2005]
(a)
BICYCLE
ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICE (EPAMD)
MOTORIZED BICYCLE
SCOOTER
Definitions. As used in this Section, the following
terms shall mean:
Every vehicle propelled solely by human power upon which
any person may ride, having two (2) tandem wheels, except scooters
and similar devices.
A self-balancing, two nontandem wheeled device designed to
transport only one person, with an electric propulsion system with
an average power of seven hundred fifty watts (one horsepower), whose
maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such
a propulsion system while ridden by an operator who weighs one hundred
seventy pounds, is less than twenty miles per hour. Persons under
sixteen years of age shall not operate an electric personal assistive
mobility device, except for an operator with a mobility-related disability.
Any two- or three-wheeled device having an automatic transmission
and a motor and a cylinder capacity of not more than fifty (50) cubic
centimeters, which produces less than three (3) gross brake horsepower,
and is capable of propelling the device at a maximum speed of not
more than thirty (30) miles per hour on level ground. A motorized
bicycle shall be considered a motor vehicle for purposes of any homeowners'
or renters' insurance policy.
A device that typically has one (1) front and one (1) rear
wheel and a low footboard between, is steered by a handlebar and is
propelled either by pushing one foot against the ground while resting
the other foot on the footboard or a motor. A scooter may have more
than two (2) wheels.
(b)
Scope of regulations. These regulations apply to
bicyclists, motorized bicycle operators, scooter operators, roller
bladders, roller skaters, electric personal assistive mobility devices
(EPAMD) and skateboarders when such devices are operated upon any
highway, roadway or alleyway or upon any path set aside for the exclusive
use of such devices subject to those exceptions stated by this Code.
Operators of motorized scooters are not required to have vehicle registration,
nor required to show proof of financial responsibility.
(c)
Traffic laws to apply. Every person operating a
bicycle, motorized bicycle, scooter, roller blades, roller skates,
EPAMD or skateboards upon a highway, roadway or alleyway is granted
all of the rights and is subject to all of the duties applicable to
the driver of a vehicle by the laws of this State declaring rules
of the road applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special
regulations in this Chapter, and except as to those provisions of
law and ordinance which by their nature can have no application.
(d)
Obedience to traffic control devices.
(1)
Any person operating a bicycle, motorized bicycle, scooter,
roller blades, skateboards, EPAMD, or roller skates shall obey the
instructions of official traffic control devices applicable to vehicles,
unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer.
(2)
Whenever authorized signs are erected indicating that no right
or left or U-turn is permitted, no person operating a bicycle, motorized
bicycle, scooter, roller blades, roller skates, EPAMD and skateboards
shall disobey the direction of any such sign. Where such person dismounts
from such devices to make any such turn, the person shall then obey
the regulations applicable to pedestrians.
(e)
Motorized devices — license and equipment required.
(1)
No person shall operate a motorized bicycle or motorized scooter
on any highways, streets or roads in this City unless the person has
a valid license to operate a motor vehicle.
(2)
No motorized bicycle or motorized scooter may be operated on
any public thoroughfare located within this City which has been designated
as part of the Federal interstate highway system.
(3)
No person shall operate a motorized bicycle on any highways,
streets or roads in this City unless it is equipped in accordance
with the minimum requirements for construction and equipment of MOPEDS,
Regulation VESC-17, approved July 1977, as promulgated by the Vehicle
Equipment Safety Commission, as amended.
(4)
Motorized scooters shall be so equipped and maintained so as
not to create excessive noise.
(f)
Riding on bicycles, scooters or skateboards.
(1)
A person propelling a bicycle or motorized bicycle shall not
ride on the seat other than a permanent and regularly attached seat.
(2)
No bicycle, motorized bicycle, scooter, roller blades, roller
skates, EPAMD or skateboard shall be used to carry more persons at
one (1) time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.
(g)
Riding on highways, roads, alleyways.
(1)
Every person operating a bicycle, motorized bicycle, scooter,
or EPAMD on a highway, roadway or alleyway shall ride as near to the
right side of the highway, roadway or alleyway as practicable and
shall exercise due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding
in the same direction.
(2)
Persons riding bicycles, motorized bicycles, scooters, roller
blades, roller skates, EPAMDs or skateboards shall not ride more than
two (2) abreast except when riding on paths or part of roads set aside
for the exclusive use of such devices.
(h)
Speed. No person shall operate a bicycle, scooter,
motorized bicycle, roller blades, roller skates, EPAMD or skateboard
at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing
conditions nor shall such operator exceed the legal speed limit for
the roadway while riding upon the roadway.
(i)
Emerging from alleyway, private roadway or driveway. The operator of a bicycle, scooter, motorized bicycle, roller blades,
roller skates, EPAMD or skateboard emerging from an alleyway, private
roadway, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or
the sidewalk area, yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians approaching
on the sidewalk or sidewalk area. Upon entering the highway or roadway,
the operator shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching
on the highway or roadway.
(j)
Carrying articles. No person operating a bicycle,
scooter, motorized bicycle, roller blades, roller skates, EPAMD or
skateboard shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents
the rider from keeping at least one (1) hand upon the handlebars,
as applicable.
(k)
Parking. No person shall park a bicycle, scooter,
motorized bicycle, roller blades, roller skates, EPAMD or skateboard
upon a highway, roadway, or sidewalk in such a manner as to obstruct
vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
(l)
Lamps and other equipment on bicycles, etc.
(1)
Every bicycle, scooter, motorized bicycle, roller blades, roller
skates, EPAMD or skateboard, when in use at nighttime shall be equipped
with and shall use a lamp on the front which emits a white light visible
from a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet to the front and
with a red, white or yellow reflector on the rear of a type which
is visible from all directions from fifty (50) feet to three hundred
(300) feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams
of headlamps on a motor vehicle. Alternatively, if the device in use
is roller blades, roller skates or a skateboard, then the operator
himself shall be equipped with sufficient reflectors or reflective
material to make said operator visible from all directions when in
front of lawful upper beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp
emitting a red light visible from a distance of five hundred (500)
feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector.
(2)
Every bicycle, scooter, motorized bicycle, roller blades, roller
skates, EPAMD or skateboard shall be equipped with a brake, brakes
or an appropriate braking mechanism which will enable its driver to
stop the device within twenty-five (25) feet from a speed of ten (10)
miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement.
(m)
Roller skates, roller blades, skateboards and other devices
— use of devices restricted at different places.
(1)
No person upon roller skates, roller blades or a skateboard
shall go upon any road except while crossing the road. When so crossing,
such person shall be granted all of these rights and shall be subject
to all of the duties applicable to all other pedestrians.
(2)
It shall be unlawful for any person upon a bicycle, a scooter,
a motorized bicycle, EPAMD, or similar device to:
a.
Ride in or upon any public property (including sidewalks) or
private property of another, to include steps, staircases, ramps,
banisters, courtyards, fountains, foyers, plazas and other improved
areas associated with real property, without specific permission from
the property owner or an agent thereof.
(3)
It shall be unlawful for any person upon roller skates, roller
blades, a skateboard, a bicycle, a scooter, a motorized bicycle, EPAMD,
or similar device to:
a.
Ride in or upon any school playground, parking garage, or paved
lot, if the area has been posted to prohibit such devices or without
specific permission from the property owner or an agent thereof.
b.
Use such devices in a crowd or during a public event, except
that a person with a demonstrable mobility-related disability may
use an EPAMD unless such use would pose a hazard to public safety.
c.
Latch onto a motor vehicle with the intent to secure a tow or
ride.
(n)
Penalty for violation. Any person who shall be convicted
of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor. If a person seventeen (17) years of age or younger
violates a provision of this Section, responding police officers may
impound the device involved and retain possession of same until such
time as the parent or guardian of the violator shall appear at the
police department and claim the impounded device.
[Ord. No. 2020 § 1, 12-15-2005; Ord. No. 2620, 7-7-2022]
(a)
All
through tractor trailer truck and commercial vehicle traffic, except
residential delivery vehicles or delivery vehicles which service businesses
within the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors, is prohibited:
(1)
On Chain of Rocks Road, Jennings Station Road, Bellefontaine Road
traveling to Lewis and Clark (Highway 367); or
(2)
Entering into the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors from Lewis and
Clark (Highway 367) onto Jennings Station Road, Chain of Rocks Road,
or onto Bellefontaine Road in the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors;
or
(3)
Traveling from North Broadway onto Bellefontaine Road, Chain of Rocks
Road, or Jennings Station Road traveling to Highway 270 or exiting
Highway 270; or
(4)
Crossing under Highway 270 traveling into the City of Bellefontaine
Neighbors onto any roadway of Bellefontaine Road, or traveling on
Chambers Road entering into the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors.
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When appropriate signs are posted prohibiting such travel, no
person, firm or corporation shall operate any through tractor trailer
truck or commercial vehicle traffic, except residential delivery vehicle
traffic or delivery vehicles servicing businesses within the City
of Bellefontaine Neighbors, in violation of this section.
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[1]
State law reference — Speed regulations, RSMo. § 300.205
et seq.
[Code 1964, § 17-46; Ord. No. 1715, § 1, 11-7-1996]
No person shall drive or operate a motor vehicle, except emergency
vehicles on emergency runs, on any street, boulevard or thoroughfare
in the city at any time at a rate of speed in excess of twenty (20)
miles per hour, or at such other rate as may be fixed by this Code
or other city ordinance, when signs are in place giving notice of
the applicable speed limit.
[Code 1964, § 17-47]
No person shall operate a commercial motor vehicle at a rate
of speed in excess of twenty (20) miles per hour, except on those
streets or portions thereof designated by ordinance from time to time.
[Code 1964, § 17-48]
No person shall operate a motor vehicle equipped with iron or
other metal tires at a greater rate of speed than five (5) miles per
hour.
[Code 1964, § 17-49]
No person shall drive or operate a motor vehicle in a legally
designated central business district at a rate of speed in excess
of twenty (20) miles per hour, or in a legally designated school zone
at a rate of speed in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour.
[Code 1964, § 17-50]
No person shall drive or propel any vehicle at any time at a
speed greater than that indicated on any street or portions thereof
as established by ordinance from time to time.
[Code 1964, § 17-51]
The police department shall post or cause to be posted, at all entrances to the city, signs complying with the state highway commission's manual for traffic control devices, indicating the speed limits provided in sections 17-131, 17-132, and 17-133, and at all entrances to districts and school zones, signs indicating the speed limits provided in section 17-131. Signs shall also be posted at each end of the streets established under section 17-135, showing the maximum speed permitted on each such street.
[Code 1964, § 17-52]
It shall be unlawful for any person unnecessarily to drive at
such a slow speed or in such position on the roadway so as to impede
or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when
the vehicle is a truck and trailer and reduced speed is necessary
for the safe operation, or because upon a grade or when the vehicle
is a truck and trailer necessarily or in compliance with law proceeding
at reduced speed. Traffic and police officers are hereby authorized
to enforce this section by directions to operators, and in the event
of apparent disobedience of this section and refusal to comply with
direction of any officer in accordance therewith, the continued slow
operation by any operator shall be unlawful.
[Code 1964, § 17-53]
No person shall drive or operate a vehicle used primarily for
advertising purposes or display of poster or placards or any article
for the inspection of the public on such vehicle or as a part thereof,
at a rate of speed less than twelve (12) 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.
[Ord. No. 1501, § 1, 11-21-1991]
No person shall operate any motor vehicle on any parking lot
open or available for use by the public at a speed in excess of fifteen
(15) miles per hour at any time; provided however, that no person
shall be convicted of violating this section unless signs reflecting
this speed limit shall have been posted on the lot where the violation
is alleged to have occurred.
