No driver shall enter an intersection or a marked crosswalk
unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection
or crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle he is operating without obstructing
the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians, notwithstanding any
traffic-control signal indication to proceed.
(1998 Code, sec. 92.063)
All operators of motor vehicles are prohibited from participating
in any manner in a race, a vehicle speed competition or contest, or
a drag race or acceleration contest on any of the streets, roads or
driveways of this city.
(1998 Code, sec. 92.068)
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to turn
such vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction or to make
what is commonly known as a U-turn upon any street or alley in the
city.
(1998 Code, sec. 92.069)
The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same unless such
movement can be made with reasonable safety without interfering with
other traffic.
(1998 Code, sec. 92.070)
The operator of a vehicle shall not drive or park such vehicle
within any sidewalk area except at a permanent or temporary driveway.
(1998 Code, sec. 92.071)
It shall be unlawful for any person operating an automobile
or other gasoline-propelled vehicle to drive same into or through
any garage or gasoline station, restaurant, grocery or other off-street
parking area without coming to a full stop therein.
(1998 Code, sec. 92.072)
It shall be unlawful for the owner, operator or any other person
to open the door of a vehicle or to step from a parked vehicle into
a roadway or sidewalk in such a manner as to interfere with or impede
the progress of any vehicle or pedestrian.
(1998 Code, sec. 92.073)
A person operating a motorcycle shall not ride other than upon
the permanent and regular seat attached thereto. nor shall any other
person ride upon such motorcycle other than upon a firmly attached
seat to the rear or the side of the operator.
(1998 Code, sec. 92.074)
(a) No person shall operate (or allow someone else to operate) an internal
combustion engine powered vehicle on any posted public roads within
the city while said vehicle is using an engine brake (or jake brake)
without an exhaust muffler sufficient to prevent excessively loud
noises by aid vehicle, except during emergency operation.
(b) The city manager is hereby directed to ensure signs are installed
at appropriate locations within the city rights-of-way prohibiting
the use of engine braking exhaust systems except during emergency
operations as set forth in this section.
(Ordinance O-06-13 adopted 4/16/13)