[RSMo. §300.300]
The driver of any vehicle other than one on official business shall not follow any fire apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm 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.
[RSMo. §300.305]
No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a Fire Department when laid down on any street, private driveway or streetcar track, to be used at any fire or alarm of fire, without the consent of the Fire Department official in command.
[RSMo. §300.310]
No driver of a vehicle shall drive between the vehicles comprising a funeral or other authorized procession while they are in motion and when such vehicles are conspicuously designated as required in this Title. This provision shall not apply at intersections where traffic is controlled by traffic control signals or Police Officers.
[RSMo. §300.315]
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.
[RSMo. §300.320]
A funeral composed of a procession of vehicles shall be identified as such by the display upon the outside of each vehicle of a pennant or other identifying insignia or by such other method as may be determined and designated by the Traffic Division.
[RSMo. §300.325]
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 herein which may apply.
[RSMo. §300.330]
The driver of a vehicle shall not drive within any sidewalk area except on a permanent or temporary driveway.
[RSMo. §300.335]
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.
[RSMo. §300.340]
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.
[RSMo. §300.345]
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.
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Cross Reference — — As to special license, protective headgear, see §380.050 of this Title.
[RSMo. §300.347]
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. 16-16, 11-7-2016[1]]
A. 
Definitions. As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
GOLF CART
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 per hour.
UTILITY TASK VEHICLE, also known as UTV
Any motorized vehicle manufactured and used exclusively for off-highway use and is between fifty (50) inches and sixty-seven (67) inches in width, with an unladen dry weight of two thousand (2,000) pounds or less, traveling on four (4) or six (6) wheels.
B. 
Operation Of A Utility Task Vehicle (UTV).
1. 
No person shall operate a UTV, as defined in Subsection (A), upon the streets and highways of this City, except as follows:
a. 
UTVs owned and operated by a governmental entity for official use;
b. 
UTVs whose licensed operators carry a special permit issued by the City.
c. 
A person operating a UTV on a City street or highway pursuant to an exception covered in this Section shall have a valid operator's or chauffer's license, but shall not be required to have passed an examination for the operation of a motorcycle. All persons who have disabilities that prohibit them from obtaining a motor vehicle operators or chauffeurs license are hereby permitted to operate a UTV within the City of Tipton, provided they acquire and deliver to the City a letter from a physician stating that the person applying has the capability of operation of the UTV in a safe manner.
d. 
The UTV shall be properly insured and such proof of insurance shall specifically list the vehicle as referenced by the serial number and year of model.
e. 
The vehicle shall be operated at speeds of less than thirty (30) miles per hour.
f. 
The UTV shall have a bicycle safety flag, which extends not less than seven (7) feet above the ground, attached to the rear of the vehicle. The bicycle safety flag shall be dayglow in color and triangular in shape with an area of not less than thirty (30) square inches.
g. 
No person shall operate a UTV within any stream or river in this City, except that UTVs may be operated within waterways which flow within the boundaries of land which a UTV operator owns, or for agricultural purposes within the boundaries of land which a UTV operator owns or has permission to be upon, or for the purpose of fording such stream or river of this City at such road crossings as are customary or part of the street and City highway system. All law enforcement officials or peace officers of this City shall enforce the provisions of this Subsection within the geographic area of their jurisdiction.
2. 
No person operating a UTV on City streets, roads or alleyways shall:
a. 
Operate the UTV in any careless or imprudent manner so as to endanger any person or property of any person;
b. 
Operate the UTV while under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance;
c. 
Operate a UTV on any park lands in the City of Tipton, Missouri, except those operated by a governmental unit for official use;
d. 
Operate a UTV between the hours of official sunset and sunrise unless the UTV is properly equipped with headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals;
e. 
Operate a UTV without a valid City permit affixed to the rear of the UTV in a clearly visible location;
f. 
Carry passengers in excess of the maximum number of designed seating for the UTV: 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);
g. 
On any State or Federal highway, except any State highway with a posted speed limit of thirty-five (35) miles per hour or except to cross a portion of a State highway system which intersects a municipal street; or
h. 
In a manner which disturbs the public peace as detailed in Section 210.140 of the City Code.
C. 
Operation Of Golf Carts.
1. 
No person shall operate a golf cart, as defined in Subsection (A), upon the streets and highways of this City, except as follows:
a. 
Golf carts owned and operated by a governmental entity for official use;
b. 
Golf carts whose licensed operators carry a special permit issued by the City;
c. 
Any individual operating a golf cart shall have a valid operator's or chauffeur's license, but is not required to pass an examination for the operation of a motorcycle. All persons who have disabilities that prohibit them from obtaining a motor vehicle operators or chauffeurs license are hereby permitted to operate a golf cart within the City of Tipton, provided they acquire and deliver to the City a letter from a physician stating that the person applying has the capability of operation of the golf cart in a safe manner.
d. 
The golf cart shall be properly insured and such proof of insurance shall specifically list the vehicle as referenced by the serial number and year of model.
e. 
The golf cart shall be operated at a speed of less than twenty (20) miles per hour.
f. 
The golf cart 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.
2. 
No person operating a golf cart on City streets, roads or alleyways shall:
a. 
Operate the golf cart in any careless or imprudent manner so as to endanger any person or property of any person;
b. 
Operate the golf cart while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance;
c. 
Operate a golf cart on any park lands in the City of Tipton, Missouri, except those operated by a governmental unit for official use;
d. 
Operate a golf cart between the hours of official sunset and sunrise unless the golf cart is properly equipped with headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals;
e. 
Operate a golf cart without a valid City permit affixed to the rear of the golf cart in a clearly visible location;
f. 
Carry passengers in excess of the maximum number of designed seating for the golf cart: 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);
g. 
Operate the golf cart at any time on any State or Federal highway, except to cross a portion of the state highway system which intersects a municipal street;
h. 
Operate a golf cart at any highway intersection where the highway being crossed has a posted speed limit of more than forty-five (45) miles per hour; or
i. 
In a manner which disturbs the public peace as detailed in Section 210.140 of the City Code.
D. 
Inspection, Permits And Registration.
1. 
Prior to operating a UTV or golf cart on the City streets, roads, or alleyways, except to travel to the point of inspection, it must be inspected by a member of the Tipton Police Department. The inspection shall be conducted to ensure all regulations and safety requirements are met.
2. 
The City Marshal is hereby designated as the City official with the authority to issue special use permits for UTVs and golf carts. A thirty dollar ($30.00) fee shall be collected upon the issuance of the permit. A permit shall not be issued until the fee is paid. The fees shall be deposited into the General Fund of the City and shall be valid for two (2) years.
[Ord. No. 21-12, 12-6-2021]
3. 
No person shall operate a UTV or golf cart until it has passed the inspection and been registered with the City. Proof of financial responsibility, covering the UTV or golf cart to be registered, for operation on public roads with no less the minimal insurance amounts as set forth by the Missouri Revised Statutes as they may be amended from time to time.
E. 
Penalty. Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this Section shall be sentenced and fined in accordance with Sections 479.353 through 479.530, RSMo., as currently enacted and amended and a six-month suspension of right to use such vehicle.
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Editor's Note: Former Section 340.120, All-Terrain Vehicles, Prohibited — Exceptions, Operation of Under an Exception — Prohibited Uses — Penalty, was also repealed by Ord. No. 16-16.
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Editor’s Note: Former Section 340.125, Operation of Golf Carts, was repealed 11-7-2016 by Ord. No. 16-16. For golf cart regulations see Section 340.120.
[RSMo. §300.350]
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.
[RSMo. §300.355]
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.
[RSMo. §300.360]
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.
[RSMo. §300.365]
No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety zone.
[Ord. No. 259 §9, 7-7-1954]
Whenever in this Title or State law regulating traffic, or any subsequent or previous enactment of any provisions, regulation or regulations relating to the same intent or subject matter thereof, any driver who shall recklessly and carelessly disregard by non-compliance those provisions, regulation or regulations authorized to protect person, property, life and limb, such reckless and careless disregard and non-compliance within the meaning of this Title shall be regarded as prima facie evidence of careless and reckless driving and so punished.
[Ord. No. 259 §19, 7-7-1954]
A. 
Any driver of a vehicle upon any street, alley or highway within this City, upon meeting or overtaking from either direction any school bus which has stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging any school children or other passengers when the driver of said school bus has in the manner prescribed by law given a signal to stop, shall stop such vehicle before reaching such school bus and shall not proceed until such school bus resumes motion or until signalled by its driver to proceed.
B. 
Every such school bus operating within this City shall comply with all rules, regulation or regulations of the State Board of Education in and for the operation thereof.
[Ord. No. 259 §26, 7-7-1954]
No person shall drive an overloaded vehicle or one loaded in such manner that any part of the load is likely to fall upon and litter any highway, street or alley in this City, or cause injury or grief to persons or damage to other vehicles, nor shall he/she permit any part, portion or the whole of such load to fall upon and to remain upon the highway, street or alley.
[Ord. No. 259 §30, 7-7-1954]
A. 
All vehicles used in the transportation of the bodies of dead animals, under the provisions of this Section, shall have a tank or metal lining in the bed of such vehicle, so that no drippings, or seepage from dead bodies shall escape from such vehicle while engaged in such transportation; and every vehicle shall have a bed of such depth and type of construction and equipment that any dead bodies therein shall be completely hidden from view of persons using the highways, streets or alleys and any public nuisance obviated while being transported.
B. 
No person may haul or transport over the highways, streets or alleys of this City, the bodies of dead animals (except those that have been slaughtered and intended for human food), without first obtaining and holding a license to transport bodies of dead animals or one who is acting for such licensee.
[Ord. No. 259 §29, 7-7-1954]
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons driving a motor vehicle carrying livestock, garbage, carrion, fecal matter, or any odoriferous cargo, which may be declared a public nuisance detrimental to public health and welfare to park the same within two hundred (200) feet of any residence or business establishment (except for loading or unloading purposes and then not exceeding thirty (30) minutes) at any area or place in this City. It shall further be unlawful to park such motor vehicle, empty, which has been hauling or contains such described odoriferous matter which may likewise be classed as a nuisance within two hundred (200) feet of any residence or business establishment in this City, until the same has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected according to the orders of Health Officials.
[RSMo. §§577.001, 577.010 and 577.012; Ord. No. 01-04 §§1 — 2, 9-4-2001; Ord. No. 04-04 §§1 — 2, 4-8-2004]
A. 
Definitions. The following words when used in this Section shall have the meanings set out herein:
DRIVE, DRIVING, OPERATE or OPERATING
Physically driving or operating a motor vehicle.
INTOXICATED CONDITION
A person is in an intoxicated condition when he is under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or drug, or any combination thereof.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER or ARRESTING OFFICER
Includes the definition of law enforcement officer in Subdivision (17) of Section 556.061, RSMo., and military policemen conducting traffic enforcement operations on a federal military installation under military jurisdiction in the State of Missouri.
B. 
Driving While Intoxicated.
1. 
A person commits the crime of "driving while intoxicated" if he operates a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated or drugged condition.
2. 
Driving while intoxicated is for the first (1st) offense a misdemeanor. No person convicted of or pleading guilty to the offense of driving while intoxicated shall be granted a suspended imposition of sentence for such offense, unless such person shall be placed on probation for a minimum of two (2) years.
C. 
Driving with Excessive Blood Alcohol Content.
1. 
No person shall drive a motor vehicle when that person has eight-hundredths of one percent (.08%) or more by weight of alcohol in his/her blood upon any street, alley, thoroughfare, common, or private property within the City of Tipton, Missouri. 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, breath, saliva or urine. For the purpose of determining the alcohol content of a person's blood under this Section, the test shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Sections 564.414, 564.442 and 564.444, RSMo.
2. 
Any person who violates the provisions of this Subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less that fifty dollars ($50.00) or more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by confinement for a term of not more than sixty (60) days in Jail, or by both fine and confinement.
[Ord. No. 95-07 §§1 — 3, 8-7-1995; Ord. No. 97-14 §1, 10-6-1997; Ord. No. 09-09 §1, 11-2-2009]
A. 
Except as otherwise provided in this Section, each driver and front seat passenger of a passenger car manufactured after January 1, 1968, operated on a street or highway in this City shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt that meets Federal National Highway Transportation Act requirements, except that a child less than sixteen (16) years of age shall be protected as required in Subsection (B)(5)(f) of this Section.
B. 
With respect to Subsection (A) of this Section:
1. 
No person shall be stopped, inspected or detained solely to determine compliance with Subsection (A) of this Section.
2. 
The provisions of Subsection (A) of this Section shall not be applicable to persons who have a medical reason for failing to have a seat belt fastened about his or her body or to any person employed by the United States Postal Service while performing duties for that Federal Agency which requires the operator to service postal boxes from their vehicles or which require frequent entry into and exit from their vehicles.
3. 
As used in Subsection (A) of this Section, the term "passenger car" means every motor vehicles 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 gross weight of twelve thousand (12,000) pounds or more.
4. 
Each driver who violates the provisions of Subsection (A) of this Section shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not to exceed ten dollars ($10.00) in amount. All other provisions of law and court rules to the contrary notwithstanding, no court costs may be imposed if court costs have been assessed on any other charge arising out of the same occurrence.
5. 
Every person transporting a child under the age of sixteen (16) years on the streets or highways of this City shall be responsible for transporting such child as follows:
a. 
Children less than four (4) years of age, regardless of weight, shall be secured in a child passenger restraint system appropriate for that child;
b. 
Children weighing less than forty (40) pounds, regardless of age, shall be secured in a child passenger restraint system appropriate for that child;
c. 
Children at least four (4) years of age but less than eight (8) years of age, who also weigh at least forty (40) pounds but less than eighty (80) pounds and who are also less than four (4) feet, nine (9) inches tall, shall be secured in a child passenger restraint system or booster seat appropriate for that child;
d. 
Children at least eighty (80) pounds or children 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;
e. 
Children eight (8) years of age, but less than sixteen (16) years of age, regardless of weight or height, shall be secured by a vehicle safety belt or restraint system appropriate for that child;
f. 
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;
g. 
When transporting children in the immediate family when there are more children than there are seating positions in the enclosed area of a motor vehicle, the children who are 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. The driver transporting children referred to in this Subsection is not in violation of this Section.
6. 
Any person who violates this Subsection shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) and court costs.
[Ord. No. 96-11 §§1 — 3, 12-2-1996; Ord. No. 97-01 §1, 1-8-1997; Ord. No. 01-01 §2, 5-7-2001]
A. 
Definitions. The following words or terms, as used in this Section, shall have the meanings as set out herein:
CITY
The City of Tipton, Missouri.
TRUCK
Any truck, tractor, semi-tractor and trailer that weighs thirty thousand (30,000) pounds or more gross weight, whether loaded or unloaded, except trucks providing refuse pickup and utility repair services, and construction supplies to a specific address for construction taking place at that address.
TRUCK ROUTES
Within the City of Tipton, Missouri: Highway 50; Highway 5; Route B, also known as Moreau Avenue; Moniteau Street from Route B to Ryan Avenue; Ryan Avenue; Morgan Street east of Ryan Avenue; Rainbow Drive; Richard Boulevard; Wade Boulevard; Fischer Lane; Morgan Street from Fischer Lane to Coppersmith Lane; State Street from Highway 50 to Railroad Avenue to Cooper Street, thence west on Cooper Street to Independence Avenue, thence south on Independence Avenue to Highway 50; Cooper Street from Route B to Gravois Avenue, thence south to Randolph Street; Auglaize Avenue from Moniteau Street to Pettis Street, thence west on Pettis Street to Highway B.
B. 
It shall be unlawful for any truck, with gross weight over thirty thousand (30,000) pounds, to traverse any street or alleyway in the City that is not a truck route as herein defined.
C. 
Any person found guilty of violating the provision of this Section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).
[Ord. No. 17-07, 6-5-2017]
A. 
It shall be unlawful to operate or use a Jacobs Engine brake, or other engine braking device in the City of Tipton, Missouri, except in emergencies. For the purpose of this Section, a Jacobs Engine Brake is a hydraulic-electric engine attachment that converts a diesel engine into an air compressor by changing engine exhaust valve operation.
B. 
Notice of this Section shall be posted at the place where the boundary of the City joins or crosses any highway by an appropriate sign notifying motorists of the passage of this ordinance.
[Ord. No. 97-14 §2, 10-6-1997]
A. 
No person shall operate any truck, as defined in Section 301.010, RSMo., with a licensed gross weight of less than twelve thousand (12,000) pounds when such truck is operated within the corporate limits of this 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. Any person who operates a truck with a licensed gross weight of less than twelve thousand (12,000) pounds in violation of this Section shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00), plus court costs. 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 a 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 such 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 purpose 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 such truck. For the purpose of this Subsection, the term "family" shall mean any persons related within the first degree of consanguinity.
[Ord. No. 09-10 §§1 — 2, 11-2-2009]
A. 
Lights Generally.
1. 
All motor vehicles shall be provided with lights as required by Section 307.040, RSMo., as defined by Section 307.020, RSMo. "When lighted lamps are required" means at any time from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise and at any other time when there is not sufficient light to render clearly discernable persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of five hundred (500) feet ahead. Lighted lamps shall also be required any time the weather conditions require usage of the motor vehicle's windshield wipers to operate the vehicle in a careful and prudent manner as defined in Section 304.012, RSMo. The provisions of this Section shall be interpreted to require lighted lamps during periods of fog even if the usage of the windshield wipers is not necessary to operate the vehicle in a careful and prudent manner. Motor vehicles shall display at least two (2) white lights mounted at the front and directed forward and two (2) red lights mounted at the back and directed toward the rear.
2. 
Motorcycles shall display one (1) white light mounted at the front and directed forward and one (1) red light mounted at the back and directed toward the rear.
3. 
All motor vehicles, except motorcycles, shall carry in addition to or in lieu of the front signal lamps two (2) lighted headlamps and motorcycles shall carry at least one (1) lighted lamplight, all according to the standards and specifications required by the laws of the State.
B. 
Non-Usage Of Headlights Fine. The failure to use headlights as required by Subsection (A) hereof shall be a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not more than ten dollars ($10.00) and no court costs shall be assessed.
[Ord. No. 09-11 §§1 — 2, 12-7-2009]
A. 
No owner of a motor vehicle registered in this State or required to be registered in this State, shall operate, register or maintain registration of a motor vehicle or permit another person to operate such vehicle, unless the owner maintains the financial responsibility which conforms to the requirements of the laws of this State. Furthermore, no person shall operate a motor vehicle owned by another with the knowledge that the owner has not maintained financial responsibility unless such person has financial responsibility which covers the person's operation of the other's vehicle; however, no owner shall be in violation of this subjection if he or she fails to maintain financial responsibility on a motor vehicle which is inoperable or being stored and not in operation.
B. 
Any person who violates this Section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
[Ord. No. 09-12 §§1 — 2, 12-7-2009]
A. 
It is hereby required that the owner and/or operator of every motor vehicle required to be insured by the State of Missouri shall have an insurance identification card or a copy thereof or other proof of financial responsibility as provided in Section 303.024, RSMo., in said vehicle at all times that said vehicle is being operated within the City of Tipton, Missouri.
B. 
Any person who violates this Section shall be deemed guilty of an infraction as defined in Section 556.021, RSMo., and upon conviction therefore shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) and the costs.
[Ord. No. 19-03, 5-15-2019]
A. 
All vehicles not in motion shall be placed with their right side as near the right-hand side of the roadway as practicable, except on streets of municipalities 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 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 traffic regulations;
3. 
When the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic while under construction or repair;
4. 
Upon a roadway designated by local ordinance as a one-way street and marked or signed for one-way traffic.
C. 
Any person who violates any provision of this Section, upon conviction, should be punished by a fine and court cost of not more than two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225.00).
[Ord. No. 19-03, 5-15-2019]
A. 
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.
B. 
Any person who violates any provision of this Section, upon conviction, should be punished by a fine and court cost of not more than two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225.00).
[Ord. No. 19-03, 5-15-2019]
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 giving the appropriate signal in a manner provided herein:
1. 
An operator or driver when stopping, or when checking the speed of his/her vehicle, if the movement of other vehicles may reasonably be affected by such checking of speed, shall extend his/her arm at an angle below horizontal so that same may be seen in the rear of his/her vehicle;
2. 
An operator or driver intending to turn the operator's vehicle to the right shall extend such operator's arm at an angle above horizontal so that the same may be seen in front of and in the rear of the vehicle, and shall slow down and approach the intersecting highway as near as practicable to the right side of the highway along which such operator is proceeding before turning;
3. 
An operator or driver intending to turn the operator's vehicle to the left shall extend such operator's arm in a horizontal position so that the same may be seen in the rear of the vehicle, and shall slow down and approach the intersecting highway so that the left side of the vehicle shall be as near as practicable to the center line 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 Subdivision 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 day of January, 1954.
B. 
Any person who violates any provision of this Section, upon conviction, should be punished by a fine and court cost of not more than two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225.00).
[Ord. No. 19-04, 5-14-2019]
A. 
Definition. The following term shall have the meaning set out herein for the purposes of this Section.
MOTORIZED BICYCLE
Any two- or three-wheeled device having an automatic transmission and a motor with 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.
B. 
Operation Of A Motorized Bicycle.
1. 
Brakes Required. Every motorized bicycle shall be equipped with a brake or brakes which will enable its driver to stop the motorized bicycle within twenty-five (25) feet from a speed of ten (10) miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement.
2. 
Lights And Reflectors, When Required, Standards To Be Met. Every motorized bicycle when in use on a street or highway during the period from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise shall be equipped with the following:
a. 
A front-facing lamp on the front or carried by the rider which shall emit a white light visible at night under normal atmospheric conditions on a straight, level, unlighted roadway at five hundred (500) feet;
b. 
A rear-facing red reflector, at least two (2) square inches in reflective surface area, or a rear-facing red lamp, on the rear which shall be visible at night under normal atmospheric conditions on a straight, level, unlighted roadway when viewed by a vehicle driver under the lower beams of vehicle headlights at six hundred (600) feet;
c. 
Reflective material and/or lights on any part of the bicyclist's pedals, crank arms, shoes or lower leg, visible from the front and the rear at night under normal atmospheric conditions on a straight, level, unlighted roadway when viewed by a vehicle driver under the lawful lower beams of vehicle headlights at two hundred (200) feet; and
d. 
Reflective material and/or lights visible on each side of the bicycle or bicyclist and visible at night under normal atmospheric conditions on a straight, level, unlighted roadway when viewed by a vehicle driver under the lawful lower beams of vehicle headlights at three hundred (300) feet. The provisions of this Subdivision shall not apply to motorized bicycles which comply with National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration regulations relating to reflectors on motorized bicycles.
3. 
Rights And Duties Of Motorized Bicycle Riders. Every person riding a motorized bicycle upon a street or highway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle as provided by Chapter 304, RSMo., except as to special regulations in Sections 307.180 to 307.193, RSMo., and except as to those provisions of Chapter 304, RSMo.. which by their nature can have no application.
4. 
Riding To Right, Required For Motorized Bicycles. Every person operating a bicycle or motorized bicycle at less than the posted speed or slower than the flow of traffic upon a street or highway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as safe, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction, except when making a left turn, when avoiding hazardous conditions, when the lane is too narrow to share with another vehicle, or when on a one-way street. Bicyclists may ride abreast when not impeding other vehicles.
5. 
License Required, Operation On Interstate Highway Prohibited.
a. 
No person shall operate a motorized bicycle on any highway or street in this State unless the person has a valid license to operate a motor vehicle.
b. 
No motorized bicycle may be operated on any public thoroughfare located within this State which has been designated as part of the Federal Interstate Highway System.
6. 
Equipment Required. No person shall operate a motorized bicycle on any street or highway in this State 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, this State being a party thereto as provided in Section 307.250, RSMo., and the regulation is hereby approved as provided in Section 307.260, RSMo., and the regulation shall be published in the Code of State Regulations.
C. 
Penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this Section is guilty of an infraction and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00). Such an infraction does not constitute a crime and conviction shall not give rise to any disability or legal disadvantage based on conviction of a criminal offense. If any person under seventeen (17) years of age violates any provision of this Section in the presence of a peace officer possessing the duty and power of arrest for violation of the general criminal laws of the State or for violation of ordinances of Counties or municipalities of the State, said officer may impound the motorized bicycle involved for a period not to exceed five (5) days upon issuance of a receipt to the child riding it or to its owner.