The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake and pass a vehicle
proceeding in the same direction unless there is sufficient clear
space ahead on the right side of the roadway to permit the overtaking
to be completed without impeding the safe operation of any vehicle
ahead.
The driver of a vehicle, when about to be overtaken and passed
by another vehicle approaching from the rear, shall give way to the
right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on visible signal being given
by the driver of the overtaking vehicle, and shall not increase the
speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
No person shall drive in such manner as to obstruct unnecessarily
the normal movement of traffic upon any street or highway. Officers
are hereby authorized to require any driver who fails to comply with
this section to drive to the side of the road and wait until such
traffic as has been delayed has passed.
No driver shall enter an intersection or a marked crosswalk
unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection
or crosswalk and on the right half of the roadway to accommodate the
vehicle he is operating without obstructing the passage of other vehicles
or pedestrians, notwithstanding any traffic control signal indication
to proceed.
The driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more
closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard to the speed
of such vehicle and the traffic upon and condition of the street or
highway.
Upon roadways less than 27 feet wide and upon which vehicular
traffic is permitted to operate in both directions, the driver of
any slow-moving vehicle when traveling outside of a business or residential
district shall not follow another slow-moving vehicle within 200 feet,
but this shall not be construed to prevent such slow-moving vehicles
from overtaking and passing another slow-moving vehicle. This shall
not apply to funerals or other lawful processions.
The driver of any vehicle, before starting, stopping, turning
from a direct line or backing, shall first see that such movement
can be made in safety. If the driver cannot make such movement in
safety, or if it interferes unduly with the normal movement of traffic,
such driver shall wait for a more favorable opportunity to make such
movement.
Colors and arrow indications in traffic control signals shall have the commands ascribed to them in this section and no other meanings, and every driver of a vehicle or other conveyance shall comply therewith, except when otherwise directed by an officer or by a lawful traffic-regulating sign, signal or device (other than a stop sign), or except as provided in § 70-172B. In no case shall a driver enter or proceed through an intersection without due regard to the safety of other persons within the intersection, regardless of what indications may be given by traffic control signals.
A.
Green. While the green lens is illuminated, drivers facing the signal
may proceed through the intersection, but shall yield the right-of-way
to pedestrians and vehicles lawfully within a crosswalk or the intersection
at the time such signal was exhibited. Drivers of vehicles making
a right turn or left turn shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
crossing with the flow of traffic.
B.
Right, left and vertical arrows. When a right green arrow is illuminated,
drivers facing such signal may turn right. When a left green arrow
is illuminated, drivers facing such signal may turn left. When a vertical
green arrow is illuminated, drivers facing such signal may go straight
ahead. When a green arrow is exhibited together with a red or yellow
lens, drivers may enter the intersection to make the movement permitted
by the arrow, but shall yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians
proceeding from another direction on a green indication.
C.
Yellow. While the yellow lens is illuminated, waiting drivers shall
not proceed, and any driver approaching an intersection or a marked
stop line shall stop at such point unless so close to the intersection
that a stop cannot be made in safety; provided, however, that if a
green arrow is illuminated at the same time, drivers may enter the
intersection to make the movement permitted by such arrow.
D.
Red.
(1)
While the red lens is illuminated, drivers facing the signal shall
stop outside of the intersection, or at such point as may be clearly
marked by a sign or line; provided, however, that if a green arrow
is illuminated at the same time, drivers may enter the intersection
to make the movement permitted by such arrow.
(2)
Traffic facing a steady circular red signal alone shall stop at a
clearly marked stop line, or, if none, before entering the crosswalk
on the near side of the intersection, or, if none, before entering
the intersection, and shall remain standing until an indication to
proceed is shown, except as allowed by MGL c. 89, § 8.
E.
Red and yellow. While the red and yellow lenses are illuminated together,
drivers shall not enter the intersection, and during such time the
intersection shall be reserved for the exclusive use of pedestrians.
F.
Flashing red. When a red lens is illuminated in a traffic control
signal by intermittent flashes, and its use has been specifically
authorized by the Department of Transportation of the commonwealth,
drivers shall stop before entering the nearer line or crosswalk of
the street intersection, or a stop line when marked, and the right
to proceed shall then be governed by the provisions of MGL c. 89,
§ 8.[1]
G.
Flashing yellow. A flashing yellow lens shall indicate the presence
of a hazard, and drivers may proceed only with caution at places where
such a lens is illuminated.
H.
Flashing green. A flashing green lens shall indicate an intersection
or pedestrian crosswalk in use or subject to use by entering or crossing
traffic. At such a place where such a lens is illuminated, drivers
may proceed only with caution and shall be prepared to comply with
a change in the signal to a red, or a red and yellow, indication.
Upon such roadways as are divided by a parkway, grass plot,
reservation, viaduct or subway or by any other structure or area,
drivers shall keep to the right of such a division except when otherwise
directed by an officer, sign, signal or marking.
It shall be unlawful for the driver of a vehicle, except on
a signal from a police officer, to drive the vehicle over or through
a safety zone.
A funeral composed entirely or partly of a procession of vehicles
shall be identified as such by means of black pennants bearing a purple
symbol attached to the first and last vehicles.
A.
It shall be the duty of each driver in a funeral or other procession
to keep as near to the edge of the roadway as is feasible and to follow
the vehicle ahead as closely as is practicable and safe.
B.
At an intersection where a traffic control signal is in operation,
the driver of the first vehicle in a funeral or other procession shall
be the only one required to stop for a red or yellow indication.
C.
At an intersection where a lawful stop sign exists, the driver of
the first vehicle in a funeral or other procession shall be the only
one required to stop before proceeding through the intersection.
The operator of a vehicle emerging from an alley, driveway or
garage shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a
sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area extending across the alleyway or
driveway.
A.
The driver of a vehicle shall give an audible warning with a horn
or other suitable warning device whenever necessary to ensure safe
operation.
B.
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any motor-driven vehicle, other than one operated in an emergency, to sound the horn of such vehicle within the limits of the City between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., except when necessary to ensure safe operation in accordance with Subsection A or as a warning to pedestrians in accordance with § 70-418.[1]
[Amended 9-23-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-48]
A.
Restrictions. The use or operation of heavy commercial vehicles is
hereby restricted on the following streets or parts of streets, in
the manner outlined and during the period of time set forth in this
section:
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Location
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Times
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|---|---|---|
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Roadways within North Park
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At all times
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Roadways within South Park
|
At all times
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Roadways within Maplewood Park
|
At all times
| |
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Wilson Road, northeast of Highland Avenue to Riggenbach Road
|
B.
Exceptions. The provisions of Subsection A of this section shall not apply to heavy commercial vehicles going to or coming from places upon such streets or adjoining streets or ways to which access cannot otherwise be gained, or to vehicles of municipal departments or public service corporations having emergency work to do on such streets or adjoining streets, or to the United States mail vehicles collecting mail on such streets, or to Police and Fire Department vehicles, or to ambulances.
At any junction or crossing of ways where the roadway grades
have been separated and where the ways are connected by ramps, and
at any intersection of ways in which there are traffic islands, drivers
of vehicles shall proceed only as indicated by official signs, signals
or markings.
No operator of a vehicle shall enter upon the road surface of
any street or highway or section thereof when, by reason of construction,
surface treatment, maintenance or the like or because of some unprotected
hazard, such road surface is closed to travel, and one or more signs,
lights or signals have been erected to indicate that all or part of
the road surface of the street or highway is not to be used, or when
so advised by an officer, watchman, member of a street or highway
crew or employee of the City, either audibly or by signals.
The driver of a vehicle shall not drive upon any sidewalk except
at a permanent or temporary driveway; provided, however, that this
section shall not apply to mechanized equipment designed and used
for the primary purpose of plowing snow on sidewalks.
A.
Duties of driver. No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle
shall permit it to stand unattended in any public place or upon any
way or in any place to which the public has a right of access, or
upon any way or in any place to which members of the public have access
as invitees or licensees, or on any used or new car lot, without first
stopping the engine, locking the ignition, removing the ignition key
from the vehicle, effectively setting the brake thereon and, when
standing upon any grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side
of the highway.
B.
Removal of key by police officer. Whenever any police officer shall find a motor vehicle standing unattended with the ignition key in the vehicle in violation of Subsection A of this section, such police officer is authorized to remove such key from the vehicle and to deliver such key to the police officer in charge of the nearest police station.
