All traffic-control devices, including signs, signals, and markings
on pavement and curbs, installed or used for the purpose of directing
and controlling traffic within the city shall conform with the manual
and specifications adopted by the state transportation commission
as provided in V.T.C.A., Transportation Code, section 544.001. All
signs, signals and markings erected or used by the city must conform
to the manual and specifications adopted under V.T.C.A., Transportation
Code, section 544.001. All existing traffic-control devices and those
erected by the city or authorized by the city, by ordinance, resolution,
plat or otherwise in the future being consistent with the manual and
specifications, state law and this section shall be official traffic-control
devices.
(Ordinance 2706 adopted 6/22/15)
The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any
official traffic-control device applicable thereto placed in accordance
with the provisions of this article, unless otherwise directed by
a traffic or police officer, subject to the exceptions granted the
driver of an authorized emergency vehicle. No provision of this chapter
for which official traffic-control devices are required shall be enforced
against an alleged violator if at the time and place of the alleged
violation an official device is not in proper position and sufficiently
legible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person.
(1999 Code, sec. 10.307)
All traffic-control signs, signals, devices and markings placed
or erected prior to the adoption of this article and in use for the
purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic are hereby affirmed,
ratified and declared to be official traffic-control devices, provided
such traffic-control devices are not inconsistent with the provisions
of this chapter or state law.
(Ordinance 2706 adopted 6/22/15)
