[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.120]
Whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad
grade crossing and a clearly visible electric or mechanical signal
device gives warning of the immediate approach of a train, the driver
of such vehicle shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 10 feet
from the nearest track of such railroad and shall not proceed until
he can do so safely.
The driver of a vehicle shall stop and remain standing and not
traverse such a grade crossing when a crossing gate is lowered or
when a flagman gives or continues to give a signal of the approach
or passage of a train.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.130]
The driver of any motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire,
or of any school bus carrying any schoolchild, before crossing at
grade any track or tracks of a railroad, shall stop such vehicle within
50 feet but not less than 10 feet from the nearest rail of such railroad
and while so stopped shall listen and look in both directions along
such track for an approaching train, and for signals indicating the
approach of a train, except as hereinafter provided, and shall not
proceed until he can do so safely.
No stop need be made at any such crossing where a police officer
or a traffic control signal directs traffic to proceed.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.350]
Upon all roadways a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half
of the roadway, except as follows:
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.360]
Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall
pass each other to the right.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.370]
The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing
of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations,
exceptions and special rules hereinafter stated:
(A)
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.
(B)
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.
(C)
The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another
vehicle which is making or about to make a left turn.
(D)
No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the
roadway 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
of any vehicle overtaken.
(E)
No vehicle shall, in overtaking and passing another vehicle or at
any other time, be driven to the left side of the roadway when approaching
within 100 feet of, or traversing any intersection or railroad grade
crossing.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.380]
The driver of a vehicle upon meeting or overtaking any school
bus which has stopped on any street for the purpose of receiving or
discharging any school children, shall immediately stop his vehicle
and shall not pass such school bus while such school children are
alighting therefrom and embarking thereon.
This section shall not be applicable unless the school bus shall
bear upon the front and rear thereof a plainly visible sign containing
the words, "school bus" in letters not less than four inches in height
which can be removed or covered when the vehicle is not in use as
a school bus.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.390]
The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle
more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for
the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon, and the condition
of, the street or alley.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.400; amended Ord. 151, 9-6-1983]
The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection
shall do so as follows:
(A)
Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made
as close as practical to the right hand curb or edge of the roadway.
(B)
Approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of the right
half of the roadway nearest the centerline of the roadway and after
entering the intersection the left turn shall be made so as to leave
the intersection to the right of the centerline of the roadway being
entered.
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Any driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection with the
intent to make a left turn shall do so with caution and with due regard
for traffic approaching from the opposite direction and shall not
make such left turn until he can do so with safety.
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[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.401]
Vehicles approaching or entering intersections shall observe
the following regulations:
(A)
Vehicle On Right: When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection
from different roadways at approximately the same time, the driver
of the vehicle on the left must yield the right of way to the vehicle
on the right.
[1960 Code, Secs. 9.04.410, 9.04.420, 9.04.430]
(A)
When Required: No person shall turn a vehicle from a direct course
upon a street unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable
safety and then only after giving a clearly audible signal by sounding
the horn if any pedestrian may be affected by such movement, or after
giving an appropriate signal in the manner hereinafter provided in
the event any other vehicle may be affected by such movement.
A signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given during
not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning.
No person shall stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle
without first giving an appropriate signal in the manner hereinafter
provided to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the rear when
there is opportunity to give such a signal.
(B)
Signal By Hand And Arm Or Signal Device: The signals required above
shall be given either by means of the hand and arm or by a signal
lamp or signal device, but 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 the signals must be given by such a
lamp or device.
(C)
Method Of Giving Hand And Arm Signals: All signals required above
to be given by hand and arm shall be given from the left side of the
vehicle in the following manner, and such signals shall indicate as
follows:
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.440; amended 1975 Code]
(A)
The City Council may from time to time, when in the opinion of the
Council traffic conditions warrant such action, give preference to
traffic through any intersection on any street within the City and
designate specified entrances to the intersections as yield right
of way entrances, by the passage of a motion directing the Chief of
Police to cause yield right of way signs to be erected at such intersections.
(B)
The Chief of Police, in compliance with such motion, shall cause
to be erected such yield right of way signs as specified and shall
keep a permanent record of all such adopted motions showing dates
of passage, the specified yield right of way entrances to such intersections
and such additional information as he deems relevant.
(C)
The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall in obedience
to such sign slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions
and, if required for safety to stop, 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
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 roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate
hazard during the time such driver is moving across or within the
intersection.
(D)
If a driver is involved in a collision at an intersection or interferes
with the movement of other vehicles after driving past a yield right
of way sign, such collision or interference shall be deemed prima
facie evidence of the driver's failure to yield the right of
way.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.450; amended 1975 Code]
The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross any street from
an alley, driveway or building shall stop such vehicle immediately
prior to driving on to the sidewalk or into the sidewalk area extending
across any alleyway, private driveway or building entrance, and shall
cautiously enter the proper lane yielding to any traffic in the immediate
proximity.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.470]
Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle,
when the driver is giving audible signal by siren, exhaust whistle,
or bell, 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 street 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. 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.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.931]
No passenger type vehicle shall be operated on any street with
any load carried thereon extending beyond the line of the fenders
on the left side of such vehicle nor extending more than six inches
beyond the line of the fenders on the right side thereof.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.937]
No person shall drive a vehicle when it is so loaded, or when
there are in the front seat such numbers of persons exceeding three,
as to obstruct the view of the driver to the front or sides of the
vehicle or as to interfere with the driver's control over the
driving mechanism of the vehicle.
No passenger in a vehicle shall ride in such position as to
interfere with the driver's view ahead or to the sides or to
interfere with his control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.938]
It shall be unlawful to tow any motor vehicle upon any street
or highway if the drawbar or connection exceeds eight feet in length
from one vehicle to another.
Any vehicle being towed upon any street during a period between
sunset and sunrise, shall maintain lights visible to the rear and
to both sides for a distance of not less than 200 feet.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.939]
No trailer shall be operated on the streets of the City while
attached to a self-propelled motor vehicle or to a leading trailer
or semitrailer unless, in addition to the regular coupling device,
it shall have suitable and adequate safety chains or devices attached
to the corners of the trailer frame of sufficient strength to pull
the trailer and its maximum load.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.940]
(A)
Unless on official business, the operator of any vehicle shall not
follow closer than 500 feet any fire apparatus which is traveling
in response to a fire alarm or en route to any other emergency.
(B)
Unless on official business, the operator of any vehicle shall not
drive said vehicle or allow it to stand or be parked within 500 feet
of where any piece of fire apparatus or other emergency equipment
is already present for the purpose of answering an alarm, fighting
a fire or attending to any other emergency.
(C)
When a vehicle has been driven into the 500-foot area surrounding
a fire or other emergency after such emergency has occurred and before
fire apparatus and other emergency vehicles have arrived, the operator
of said vehicle shall immediately remove it from the area upon his
own initiative and without specific request or order from authorized
officials.
(D)
Outside of the 500-foot area surrounding the location of a fire or
other emergency, the operator of a vehicle who has brought said vehicle
to the vicinity of the fire or other emergency subsequent to its happening
shall not allow the vehicle, whether parked, standing or moving or
whether attended or unattended, to cause any interference whatsoever
with the proper movement and functioning of any fire apparatus or
other emergency vehicles. The fact that other vehicles may be in the
way and are thereby preventing a particular vehicle from being removed
from a location which is obstructing the proper movement and functioning
of fire apparatus or other emergency vehicles shall not absolve the
operator of the particular vehicle from responsibility.
(E)
A breach of the conditions set forth in Subsection (A), (B) or (C) of this section shall, upon conviction, subject the operator to a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $200. A breach of the conditions set forth in Subsection (D) of this section shall, upon conviction, subject the operator to a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $200.
(F)
The provisions hereof shall not apply in regard to operators of vehicles
who have legally parked said vehicles prior to the inception of a
fire or other emergency. However, operators of vehicles which have
been illegally parked, as provided by Chapter 5 of this title, even
though illegally parked prior to the inception of a fire or other
emergency, and which do cause any interference with the proper movement
and functioning of fire apparatus or other emergency vehicles, shall
be subject to the provisions and penalties of this section.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.941]
No vehicle shall be driven over an unprotected hose of the fire
department when laid down on any street, alley or private driveway
to be used at any fire or alarm of fire, without the consent of the
fire department official in command.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.942]
No driver of a vehicle shall drive between the vehicles comprising
a funeral or other authorized procession when such vehicles are conspicuously
designated.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.943]
The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same into an intersection
or over a crosswalk and shall not in any event or at any place back
a vehicle unless such movement can be made in safety.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.944]
No driver of a vehicle shall drive within any sidewalk area
except at a permanent or temporary driveway.
[1960 Code, Secs. 9.04.945, 9.04.947]
No vehicle or train shall be allowed to operate or to remain
upon any street in such a manner as to form an unreasonable obstruction
to traffic thereon.
No person shall wilfully and unnecessarily hinder, obstruct
or delay, nor wilfully and unnecessarily attempt to delay, hinder
or obstruct any other person lawfully driving or traveling along or
upon any street, alley or public place, nor shall offer for barter
or sale merchandise on said street, alley or public place so as to
interfere with the effective movement of traffic, nor shall stand,
sit, be or remain in any street, alley or public place for the purpose
of soliciting alms.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.949]
No vehicle shall be driven or moved on any street unless such
vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent any of its load
from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping therefrom, except
that sand may be dropped for the purpose of securing traction or water
or other substance may be sprinkled on a roadway in cleaning or maintaining
such roadway.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.950]
No person upon roller skates or riding in or by means of any
coaster, toy vehicle, sled or similar device, shall go upon any roadway
except while crossing a street within a crosswalk, nor cling to any
moving vehicle so as to be towed by such vehicle; nor shall any driver
permit any person to cling to a moving vehicle being driven by him.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.951]
No person shall ride on any vehicle or upon any portion thereof
not designed or intended for the use of passengers. This provision
shall not apply to an employee engaged in the necessary performance
of his duty or to persons riding within truck bodies in space provided
for merchandise.
[1960 Code, Sec. 9.04.952]
No person shall board or alight from any vehicle while such
vehicle is in motion.
