[Ord. No. 754 §1(370.010), 5-20-2004]
A.
No
metal-tired vehicle shall be operated over any improved highways of
this City, except over highways constructed of gravel, if such vehicle
has on the periphery of any of the road wheels any lug, flange, cleat,
ridge, bolt or any projection of metal or wood which projects radically
beyond the tread of traffic surface of the tire, unless the highway
is protected by putting down solid planks or other suitable material
or by attachments to the wheels so as to prevent such vehicles from
damaging the highway, except that this prohibition shall not apply
to tractors or traction engines equipped with what is known as caterpillar
treads, when such caterpillar does not contain any projection of any
kind likely to injure the surface of the road. Tractors, traction
engines and similar vehicles may be operated which have upon their
road wheels "V" shaped, diagonal or other cleats arranged in such
manner as to be continuously in contact with the road surface if the
gross weight on the wheels per inch of width of such cleats or road
surface, when measured in the direction of the axle of the vehicle,
does not exceed eight hundred (800) pounds.
B.
No
tractor, tractor engine or other metal-tired vehicle weighing more
than four (4) tons, including the weight of the vehicle and its load,
shall drive onto, upon or over the edge of any improved highway without
protecting such edge by putting down solid planks or other suitable
material to prevent such vehicle from breaking off the edges of the
pavement.
C.
Any
person violating this Section, whether operating under permit or not
or who shall willfully or negligently damage a highway, shall be libel
for the amount of such damage caused to any highway, bridge, culvert
or sewer and any vehicle causing such damage shall be subject to a
lien for the full amount of such damage, which lien shall not be superior
to any duly recorded or filed chattel, mortgage or other lien previously
attached to such vehicle; the amount of such damage may be recovered
in any action in any court of competent jurisdiction, in the name
of the State, by the municipality, County or other civil subdivision
or interested party.
[Ord. No. 754 §1(370.020), 5-20-2004]
No person shall operate any motor vehicle upon any road, street
or highway of this City while the motor vehicle is equipped with tires
containing metal or carbide studs.
[Ord. No. 754 §1(370.030), 5-20-2004]
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive any motor vehicle
or motorcycle in the City between sunset and sunrise and at any other
time when there is not sufficient light to render clearly discernible
persons and vehicles on the streets or highways of this City at a
distance of five hundred (500) feet ahead without properly lighted
headlights and taillights.
[Ord. No. 754 §1(370.040), 5-20-2004]
A.
APPROVED
AUXILIARY LAMP
HEADLAMP
MOUNTING HEIGHT
MULTIPLE-BEAM HEADLAMPS
REFLECTOR
SINGLE-BEAM HEADLAMPS
VEHICLE
WHEN LIGHTED LAMPS ARE REQUIRED
Definitions for purposes of this Section are as follows as used in Subsections (B) through (L), unless the context requires another or different construction:
Approved by the Director of Revenue and when applied to lamps
and other illuminating devices, means that such lamps and devices
must be in good working order.
An additional lighting device on a motor vehicle used primarily
to supplement the headlamps in providing general illumination ahead
of a vehicle.
A major lighting device capable of providing general illumination
ahead of a vehicle.
The distance from the center of the lamp to the surface on
which the vehicle stands.
Headlamps or similar devices arranged so as to permit the
driver of the vehicle to use one (1) of two (2) or more distributions
of light on the road.
An approved device designed and used to give an indication
by reflected light.
Headlamps or similar devices arranged so as to permit the
driver of the vehicle to use but one (1) distribution of light on
the road.
Every device in, upon or by which a person or property is
or may be transported upon a street or highway, excepting devices
moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or
tracks.
At any time from sunset to sunrise and at any time when there
is not sufficient light to render clearly discernible persons and
vehicles on the highway at a distance of five hundred (500) feet ahead.
B.
No
person shall drive, move, park or be in custody of any vehicle or
combination of vehicles on any street or highway within the City of
Dardenne Prairie during the times when lighted lamps are required,
unless such vehicle or combination of vehicles displays lighted lamps
and illuminating devices as hereafter in this Section required. No
person shall use on any vehicle any approved electric lamp or similar
device unless the light source of such lamp or device complies with
the conditions of approval as to focus and rated candlepower.
C.
Except
as in this Section provided, every motor vehicle other than a motor-drawn
vehicle and other than a motorcycle shall be equipped with at least
two (2) approved headlamps mounted at the same level with at least
one (1) on each side of the front of the vehicle. Every motorcycle
shall be equipped with at least one (1) and not more than two (2)
approved headlamps. Every motorcycle equipped with a sidecar or other
attachment shall be equipped with a lamp on the outside limit of such
attachment capable of displaying a white light to the front.
D.
Any
motor vehicle need not be equipped with approved headlamps provided
that every such vehicle during the times when lighted lamps are required
is equipped with two (2) lighted lamps on the front thereof displaying
white or yellow lights glare capable of revealing persons and objects
seventy-five (75) feet ahead; provided however, that no such motor
vehicle shall be operated at a speed in excess of twenty (20) miles
per hour during the time when lighted lamps are required.
E.
Approved
single-beam headlamps shall be so aimed that when the vehicle is not
loaded none of the high-intensity portion of the light shall at a
distance of twenty-five (25) feet ahead project higher than a level
of five (5) inches below the level of the center of the lamp from
which it comes and in no case higher than forty-two (42) inches above
the level on which the vehicle stands at a distance of seventy-five
(75) feet head. The intensity shall be sufficient to reveal persons
and vehicles at a distance of at least two hundred (200) feet.
F.
Except
as hereafter provided, the headlamps or the auxiliary driving lamp
or the auxiliary passing lamp or combination thereof on motor vehicles
other than motorcycles or motor driven cycles shall be so arranged
that the driver may select at will between distributions of light
projected to different elevations and such lamps may, in addition,
be so arranged that such selection can be made automatically, subject
to the following limitations:
1.
There shall be an uppermost distribution of light or composite beam
so aimed and of such intensity as to reveal persons and vehicles at
a distance of at least three hundred fifty (350) feet ahead for all
conditions of loading.
2.
There shall be a lowermost distribution of light or composite beam
so aimed and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles
at a distance of at least one hundred (100) feet ahead; and on a straight,
level road under any condition of loading none of the high-intensity
portion of the beam shall be directed to strike the eyes of an approaching
driver.
G.
Rear Lighting.
1.
Every motor vehicle and every motor-drawn vehicle shall be equipped
with at least two (2) rear lamps, not less than fifteen (15) inches
or more than seventy-two (72) inches above the ground upon which the
vehicle stands, which when lighted will exhibit a red light plainly
visible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the rear. Either
such rear lamp or a separate lamp shall be so constructed and placed
as to illuminate with a white light the rear registration marker and
render it clearly legible from a distance of fifty (50) feet to the
rear. When the rear registration marker is illuminated by an electric
lamp other than the required rear lamps, all such lamps shall be turned
on or off only by the same control switch at all times.
2.
Every motorcycle registered in this State, when operated on a street
or highway within the City of Dardenne Prairie, shall also carry at
the rear, either as part of the rear lamp or separately, at least
one (1) approved red reflector which shall be of such size and characteristics
and so maintained as to be visible during the times when lighted lamps
are required from all distances within fifty (50) feet to three hundred
(300) feet in front of a motor vehicle displaying lawful undimmed
headlamps.
3.
Every new passenger vehicle, new commercial motor vehicle, motor-drawn
vehicle and omnibus with a capacity of more than six (6) passengers
registered in this State after January 1, 1996, when operated on a
street or highway within the City of Dardenne Prairie, shall also
carry at the rear at least two (2) approved red reflectors, at least
one (1) on each side, so designed, mounted on the vehicle and maintained
as to be visible during the times when lighted lamps are required
from all distances within fifty (50) to three hundred (300) feet from
such vehicle directly in front of a motor vehicle displaying lawful
undimmed headlamps. Every such reflector shall meet the requirements
of this Section and shall be mounted upon the vehicle at a height
not to exceed sixty (60) inches or less than fifteen (15) inches above
the surface upon which the vehicle stands.
H.
Any
motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than three (3) auxiliary
lamps mounted on the front at a height not less than twelve (12) inches
or more than forty-two (42) inches above the level surface upon which
the vehicle stands.
I.
Headlamps,
when lighted, shall exhibit lights substantially white in color; auxiliary
lamps and spotlamps, when lighted, shall exhibit substantially white,
yellow or amber in color. No person shall drive or move any vehicle
or equipment, except a school bus when used for school purposes or
an emergency vehicle, upon any street or highway within the City of
Dardenne Prairie with any lamp or device thereon displaying a red
light visible from directly in front thereof.
J.
Any
lighted lamp or illuminating device upon a motor vehicle other than
headlamps, spotlamps, front direction signals or auxiliary lamps which
project a beam of light of any intensity greater than three hundred
(300) candlepower shall be so directed that no part of the beam will
strike the level of the roadway on which the vehicle stands at a distance
of more than seventy-five (75) feet from the vehicle. Alternately
flashing warning signals may be used on school buses when used for
school purposes and on motor vehicles when used to transport U.S.
mail from post offices to boxes or addresses thereof and on emergency
vehicles as defined in Section 304.022, RSMo., but are prohibited
on all other motor vehicles, motorcycles and motor-drawn vehicles
except as a means for indicating a right or left turn.
K.
At
all times when lighted lamps are required, at least two (2) lighted
lamps shall be displayed, one (1) on each side of the front of every
motor vehicle except a motorcycle and except a motor-drawn vehicle
when such vehicle is parked subject to the provisions governing lights
on parked vehicles. Whenever a motor vehicle equipped with headlamps
as in this Section required is also equipped with any auxiliary lamps
or any other lamp on the front thereof projecting a beam of an intensity
greater than three hundred (300) candlepower, not more than a total
of four (4) of any such lamps on the front of a vehicle shall be lighted
at any one time when upon a street or highway.
L.
Any
person found in violation of this Section shall be subject upon conviction
to a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) or to imprisonment
in the St. Charles County Jail for up to ninety (90) days, or to both
such fine and imprisonment.
[Ord. No. 754 §1(370.050), 5-20-2004]
A.
Signaling Devices. Every motor vehicle shall be equipped
with a horn, directed forward, capable of emitting a sound adequate
in quantity and volume to give warning of the approach of such vehicle
to other user of the highway and to pedestrians. Such signaling device
shall be used for warning proposes only.
B.
Brakes. All motor vehicles, except motorcycles, shall be
equipped at all times with two (2) sets of adequate breaks kept in
good working order and motorcycles shall be equipped with one (1)
set of adequate breaks kept in good working order.
C.
Mirrors. All motor vehicles which are so constructed or
loaded that the operator cannot see the road behind such vehicle by
looking back or around the side of such vehicle shall be equipped
with a mirror so adjusted as to reveal the road behind and be visible
from the operator's seat.
D.
Projections On Vehicles. All vehicles carrying poles or
other objects, which project more than five (5) feet from the rear
of such vehicle, shall, during the period when lights are required
by this Chapter, carry a red light at or near the rear of the pole
or other object so projecting. At other times a red flag or cloth,
not less than sixteen (16) inches square, shall be displayed at the
end of such projection.
E.
Towlines. When one vehicle is towing another, the connecting
device shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet. During the times that lights
are required, both vehicles shall display the required lights. Every
towed vehicle shall be coupled to the towing vehicle by means of a
safety chain, cable or equivalent device in addition to the primary
coupling device, except that such secondary coupling device shall
not be necessary if the connecting device is connected to the towing
vehicle by a center-locking ball located over or nearly over the rear
axle and not supported by the rear bumper of the towing vehicle. Such
secondary safety connecting devices shall be of sufficient strength
to control the towed vehicle in the event of failure of the primary
coupling device. The provisions of this Subsection shall not apply
to wreckers towing vehicles or to vehicles secured to the towing vehicle
by a fifth-wheel type connection.
F.
The provisions of Subsection (E) of this Section shall not apply to farm implements or to any vehicle which is not required to be registered.
G.
Commercial
motor vehicles and trailers, when being operated on any highway of
this City, shall be equipped with adequate and proper brakes, lighting
equipment, signaling devices, steering mechanisms, horns, mirrors,
windshield wipers, tires, wheels, exhaust system, glazing, air pollution
control devices, fuel tank and any other equipment required by the
State in such condition so as to obtain a certificate of inspection
and approval as required by the provisions of Section 307.360, RSMo.
[Ord. No. 754 §1(370.060), 5-20-2004]
A.
Definitions. As used in this Section, the term "passenger
vehicle" means every motor vehicle designed for carrying
ten (10) persons or less and used for the transportation of persons;
except that, the term "passenger vehicle" 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 U.S.P.S. 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 front seat passenger of a passenger vehicle manufactured after January 1, 1968, operated on a street or highway in the City of Dardenne Prairie 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 of the City of Dardenne Prairie, shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt that meets Federal National Highway, Transportation and Safety Act requirements; except that, a child less than four (4) years of age shall be protected as required in Section 210.104, RSMo., and Dardenne Prairie Municipal Code Section 370.070. No person shall be stopped, inspected or detained solely to determine compliance with this Section. 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. Non-compliance with this Section shall not constitute probable cause for violation of any other provision of law.
C.
Each
driver of a motor vehicle transporting a child four (4) years of age
or more, but less than sixteen (16) years of age, shall secure the
child in a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt.
D.
Each driver who violates the provisions of Subsections (A) and (B) of this Section is guilty of an infraction 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. In no case shall points be assessed against any person for a violation of this Section.
E.
If
there are more persons than are seat belts in the enclosed area of
a motor vehicle, then the driver and passenger are not in violation
of this Section.
[Ord. No. 754 §1(370.070), 5-20-2004]
A.
Every
person transporting a child under the age of four (4) years shall
be responsible, when transporting such child in a motor vehicle operated
by that person on the streets or highways of this City, for providing
for the protection of such child. Such child shall be protected by
a child passenger restraint system approved by the Department of Public
Safety.
B.
Any
person who violates this Section is guilty of an infraction and, upon
conviction, may be punished by a fine of not more than twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) and court cost.
C.
The
provisions of this Section shall not apply to any public carrier for
hire.
[Ord. No. 754 §1(370.080), 5-20-2004]
A.
The
owner of every motor vehicle, as defined in Section 301.010, RSMo.,
except those exempted by State or Federal regulations, shall submit
to an annual inspection of the vehicle under provisions of Chapter
307, RSMo., obtain a certificate if inspection and display a current
inspection sticker on the vehicle.
B.
Any
person violating the provisions of this Section shall be subject to
a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment
in the St. Charles County Jail for a period of time not to exceed
ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
[Ord. No. 754 §1(370.090), 5-20-2004]
A.
No
person shall operate any passenger motor vehicle upon the public streets
of the City of Dardenne Prairie, the body of which has been altered
in such a manner that the front or rear of the vehicle is raised at
such an angle as to obstruct the operator's vision of the street in
front or rear of the vehicle.
B.
Every
motor vehicle that operates on the public streets of the City of Dardenne
Prairie shall have a front and rear bumper if that motor vehicle was
equipped with bumpers as standard equipment. This Section shall not
apply to motor vehicles designed or modified primarily for off-highway
purposes while such vehicles are in tow or to motorcycles or motor-driven
cycles or to motor vehicles registered as historic motor vehicles
when the original design of such vehicles did not include bumpers,
nor shall the provisions of this Section permit the use of drop bumpers.
[Ord. No. 754 §1(370.100), 5-20-2004]
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 on any street or highway within the City limits of the City
of Dardenne Prairie 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.
B.
The provisions of this Section shall only apply when a truck described in Subsection (A) of this Section is operated on a street or highway within the corporate limits of the City of Dardenne Prairie. 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 unclosed bed of a truck while such truck
is being operated in a parade, caravan or exhibition that is authorized
by law.
4.
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.
5.
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 persons 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 purposes of this Section, the
term "family" shall mean any persons related within
the first degree of consanguinity.
C.
Any
person found to be in violation of this Section shall be subject upon
conviction to a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) or to
imprisonment in the St. Charles County Jail for up to ninety (90)
days, or to both such fine and imprisonment.
[Ord. No. 1163 §5, 6-20-2007]
A.
Any person may operate a motor vehicle with front sidewing vents or windows located immediately to the left and right of the driver that have a sun-screening device, in conjunction with safety glazing material, that has a light transmission of thirty-five percent (35%) or more plus or minus three percent (+3%) and a luminous reflectance of thirty-five percent (35%) or less plus or minus three percent (+3%). Except as provided in Subsection (B) of this Section, any sun-screening device applied to front sidewing vents or windows located immediately to the left and right of the driver in excess of the requirements of this Section shall be prohibited without a permit pursuant to a physician's prescription as described in Section 307.173, RSMo. Except as provided in Subsection (B) of this Section, all sun-screening devices applied to the windshield of a motor vehicle are prohibited.
B.
This
Section shall not prohibit labels, stickers, decalcomania or informational
signs on motor vehicles or the application of tinted or solar-screening
material to recreational vehicles as defined in Section 700.010, RSMo.,
provided that such material does not interfere with the driver's normal
view of the road. This Section shall not prohibit factory-installed
tinted glass, the equivalent replacement thereof or tinting material
applied to the upper portion of the motor vehicle's windshield which
is normally tinted by the manufacturer of motor vehicle safety glass.
C.
Any
vehicle licensed with a historical license plate shall be exempt from
the requirements of this Section.
