(Ord. 4759, 9-6-17)
(Ord. 4759, 9-6-17)
(1)
No driver of a vehicle shall disobey the instructions of any official
traffic control device including any official hand signal device placed
or displayed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter unless
otherwise directed by a police officer subject to the exceptions in
this chapter granted the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle.
(2)
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. Whenever a particular section does not state that
official traffic control devices are required, such section shall
be effective even though no devices are erected or in place.
(3)
Whenever official traffic control devices are placed in position
approximately conforming to the requirements of this chapter, such
devices shall be presumed to have been so placed by the official act
or direction of lawful authority unless the contrary is established
by competent evidence.
(4)
Any official traffic control device placed pursuant to the provisions
of this chapter and purporting to conform to the lawful requirements
pertaining to such devices shall be presumed to comply with the requirements
of this chapter unless the contrary is established by competent evidence.
(5)
Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a traffic
infraction.
(Ord. 4759, 9-6-17)
(1)
If traffic is controlled by traffic control signals exhibiting different colored lights, or colored lighted arrows, successively one at a time or in combination as declared in the traffic control manual adopted by the State Department of Transportation, only the colors green, yellow, and red shall be used, except for special pedestrian-control signals carrying a word or symbol legend as provided in GJMC § 10.04.802, and said lights, arrows, and combinations thereof shall indicate and apply to drivers of vehicles and pedestrians as follows:
(a)
Green Indication.
(I)
Vehicular traffic facing a circular green signal may proceed straight
through or turn right or left unless a sign at such place prohibits
such turn; but vehicular traffic, including vehicles turning right
or left, shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians
lawfully within the intersection and to pedestrians lawfully within
an adjacent crosswalk at the time such signal is exhibited.
(II)
Vehicular traffic facing a green arrow signal, shown alone or
in combination with another indication, may cautiously enter the intersection
only to make the movement indicated by such arrow or such other movement
as is permitted by other indications shown at the same time. Such
vehicular traffic shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully
within an adjacent crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the
intersection.
(b)
Steady Yellow Indication.
(I)
Vehicular traffic facing a steady circular yellow or yellow arrow
signal is thereby warned that the related green movement is being
terminated or that a red indication will be exhibited immediately
thereafter.
(II)
Pedestrians facing a steady circular yellow or yellow arrow signal, unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian-control signal as provided in GJMC § 10.04.802, are thereby advised that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway before a red indication is shown, and no pedestrian shall then start to cross the roadway.
(c)
Steady Red Indication.
(I)
Vehicular traffic facing a steady circular red signal alone 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 before
entering the intersection and shall remain standing until an indication
to proceed is shown; except that:
(A)
Such vehicular traffic, after coming to a stop and yielding
the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within an adjacent crosswalk
and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection, may make a right
turn, unless prohibited by ordinance with notice by an official sign
at each intersection where such right turn is prohibited.
(B)
Such vehicular traffic, when proceeding on a one-way street
and after coming to a stop, may make a left turn onto a one-way street
upon which traffic is moving to the left of the driver. Such turn
shall be made only after yielding the right-of-way to pedestrians
and other traffic proceeding as directed. No turn shall be made pursuant
to this subsection (1)(c)(I)(B) if prohibited by ordinance and erected
is a sign giving notice of any such prohibition at each intersection
where such left turn is prohibited.
(C)
To promote uniformity in traffic regulation throughout the State
and to protect the public peace, health, and safety, the State general
assembly declared that no local authority shall have any discretion
other than is expressly provided in this subsection (1)(c)(I).
(II)
Pedestrians facing a steady circular red signal alone shall not enter the roadway, unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian-control signal as provided in GJMC § 10.04.802.
(III)
Vehicular traffic facing a steady red arrow signal may not enter
the intersection to make the movement indicated by such arrow and,
unless entering the intersection to make such other movement as is
permitted by other indications shown at the same time, 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 before entering
the intersection and shall remain standing until an indication to
make the movement indicated by such arrow is shown.
(d)
Nonintersection Signal.
In the event an official traffic
control signal is erected and maintained at a place other than an
intersection, the provisions of this section shall be applicable except
as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application.
Any stop required shall be made at a sign or pavement marking indicating
where the stop shall be made, but in the absence of any such sign
or marking the stop shall be made at the signal.
(e)
Lane-Use-Control Signals.
Whenever lane-use-control
signals are placed over the individual lanes of a street or highway,
as declared in the traffic control manual adopted by the City, such
signals shall indicate and apply to drivers of vehicles as follows:
(I)
Downward-pointing green arrow (steady): A driver facing such signal
may drive in any lane over which said green arrow signal is located.
(II)
Yellow “X” (steady): A driver facing such signal
is warned that the related green arrow movement is being terminated
and shall vacate in a safe manner the lane over which said steady
yellow signal is located to avoid if possible occupying that lane
when the steady red “X” signal is exhibited.
(III)
Yellow “X” (flashing): A driver facing such signal
may use the lane over which said flashing yellow signal is located
for the purpose of making a left turn or a passing maneuver, using
proper caution, but for no other purpose.
(IV)
Red “X” (steady): A driver facing such signal shall
not drive in any lane over which said red signal is exhibited.
(2)
Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a traffic
infraction.
(Ord. 4759, 9-6-17)
(1)
Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow signal is used in
conjunction with a traffic sign or a traffic signal or as a traffic
beacon, it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:
(a)
When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers
of vehicles 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
before entering the intersection, and the right to proceed shall be
subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.
(b)
When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes,
drivers of vehicles may proceed past such signal and through the intersection
or other hazardous location only with caution.
(3)
Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a traffic
infraction.
(Ord. 4759, 9-6-17)
(1)
No person shall place, maintain, or display upon or in view of any
highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking, or device which purports
to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic control
device or railroad sign or signal, or which attempts to direct the
movement of traffic, or which hides from view or interferes with the
effectiveness of any official traffic control device or any railroad
sign or signal, and no person shall place or maintain nor shall any
public authority permit upon any highway any traffic sign or signal
bearing thereon any commercial advertising. The provisions of this
section shall not be deemed to prohibit the use of motorist services
information of a general nature on official highway guide signs if
such signs do not indicate the brand, trademark, or name of any private
business or commercial enterprise offering the service, nor shall
this section be deemed to prohibit the erection upon private property
adjacent to highways of signs giving useful directional information
and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs.
(2)
Every such prohibited sign, signal, or marking is declared to be
a public nuisance, and the authority having jurisdiction over the
highway is empowered to remove the same or cause it to be removed
without notice.
(3)
Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a traffic
infraction.
(Ord. 4759, 9-6-17)
(1)
(a)
No person shall, without lawful authority, attempt to or in fact
alter, deface, injure, knock down, remove, or interfere with the effective
operation of any official traffic control device or any railroad sign
or signal or any inscription, shield, or insignia thereon or any other
part thereof. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this
section, any person who violates any provision of this subsection
(1)(a) commits a traffic infraction.
(b)
No person shall possess or sell, without lawful authority, an electronic
device that is designed to cause a traffic light to change. A person
who violates any provision of this subsection (1)(b) commits a traffic
infraction.
(2)
(a)
No person shall use an electronic device, without lawful authority,
that causes a traffic light to change. Except as otherwise provided
in subsection (2)(b) of this section, a person who violates any provision
of this subsection (2)(a) commits a traffic infraction.
(b)
A person who violates any provision of subsection (2)(a) of this
section and thereby proximately causes bodily injury to another person
commits a misdemeanor. In addition to any other penalty imposed by
law, the court shall impose a fine of $1,000.
(Ord. 4759, 9-6-17)
(2)
Any motor vehicle in use on a highway shall be equipped with, and
the required signal shall be given by, signal lamps when the distance
from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside
limit of the body, cab, or load of such motor vehicle exceeds 24 inches
or when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post
to the rear limit of the body or load thereof exceeds 14 feet. The
latter measurement shall apply to any single vehicle, also to any
combination of vehicles.
(3)
Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a traffic
infraction.
(Ord. 4759, 9-6-17)
(1)
All signals required 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:
(2)
Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a traffic
infraction.
(Ord. 4759, 9-6-17)
No owner shall display upon any part of the owner’s vehicle
any official designation, sign, or insignia of any public or quasi-public
corporation or municipal, State, or national department or governmental
subdivision without authority of such agency or any insignia, badge,
sign, emblem, or distinctive mark of any organization or society of
which the owner is not a bona fide member or otherwise authorized
to display such sign or insignia. Any person who violates any provision
of this section commits a traffic infraction.
(Ord. 4759, 9-6-17)
(1)
Any paraplegic person or person with a disability when in motor vehicle
distress is authorized to display by the side of such person’s
disabled vehicle a white flag of approximately seven and one-half
inches in width and 13 inches in length, with the letter “D”
thereon in red color with an irregular one-half inch red border. Said
flag shall be of reflective material so as to be readily discernible
under darkened conditions, and said reflective material must be submitted
to and approved by the State Department of Transportation before the
same is used.
(2)
Any person desiring to use such display shall make application to
the State Department, and the State Department may in its discretion
issue to such person with a disability upon application a card that
sets forth the applicant’s name, address, and date of birth,
the physical apparatus needed to operate a motor vehicle, if any,
and any other pertinent facts that the State Department deems desirable,
and in its discretion the State Department may issue a permit for
the use of and issue to such person a display flag. Each such flag
shall be numbered, and in the event of loss or destruction, a duplicate
may be issued upon the payment of the sum of $1.00 by such applicant.
(3)
Any person who is not a paraplegic person or a person with a disability
who uses such flag as a signal or for any other purpose is guilty
of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by
a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $300.00, or by imprisonment
in the County Jail for not less than 10 days nor more than 90 days,
or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(Ord. 4759, 9-6-17)
(1)
Whenever a driver approaches an intersection and faces a traffic control signal which is inoperative or which remains on steady red or steady yellow during several time cycles, the rules controlling entrance to a through street or highway from a stop street or highway, as provided under GJMC § 10.04.703, shall apply until a police officer assumes control of traffic or until normal operation is resumed. In the event that any traffic control signal at a place other than an intersection should cease to operate or should malfunction as set forth in this section, drivers may proceed through the inoperative or malfunctioning signal only with caution, as if the signal were one of flashing yellow.
(2)
Whenever a pedestrian faces a pedestrian-control signal as provided in GJMC § 10.04.802 which is inoperative or which remains on “Don’t Walk” or “Wait” during several time cycles, such pedestrian shall not enter the roadway unless the pedestrian can do so safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic.
(3)
Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a traffic
infraction.
(Ord. 4759, 9-6-17)
(Ord. 4759, 9-6-17)
(1)
(a)
If maintenance, repair, or construction activities are occurring or will occur within four hours on a portion of a highway, the City may designate such portion of the highway as a highway maintenance, repair, or construction zone. Any person who commits violations designated by the City, including but not limited to speeding violations in GJMC § 10.04.1101, in a maintenance, repair, or construction zone that is designated pursuant to this section is subject to increased penalties and surcharges.
(b)
If maintenance, repair, or construction activities are occurring or will occur within four hours on a portion of a roadway that is not a State highway, the public entity conducting the activities may designate such portion of the roadway as a maintenance, repair, or construction zone. A person who commits violations designated by the City, including but not limited to speeding violations in GJMC § 10.04.1101, in a maintenance, repair, or construction zone that is designated pursuant to this section is subject to increased penalties and surcharges.
(2)
The City shall designate a maintenance, repair, or construction zone
by erecting or placing an appropriate sign in a conspicuous place
before the area where the maintenance, repair, or construction activity
is taking place or will be taking place within four hours. Such sign
shall notify the public that increased penalties for certain traffic
violations are in effect in such zone. The City shall erect or place
a second sign after such zone indicating that the increased penalties
for certain traffic violations are no longer in effect. A maintenance,
repair, or construction zone begins at the location of the sign indicating
that increased penalties are in effect and ends at the location of
the sign indicating that the increased penalties are no longer in
effect.
(3)
Signs used for designating the beginning and end of a maintenance,
construction, or repair zone shall conform to City requirements. The
City entity may display such signs on any fixed, variable, or movable
stand. The City may place such a sign on a moving vehicle if required
for certain activities, including, but not limited to, highway painting
work.
(Ord. 4759, 9-6-17)
(1)
Any person who commits a moving traffic violation in a school zone is subject to increased penalties and surcharges imposed by GJMC § 10.04.1701.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, “school zone” means
an area that is designated as a school zone and has appropriate signs
posted indicating that the penalties and surcharges will be doubled.
The City having jurisdiction over the placement of traffic signs and
traffic control devices in the school zone area shall designate when
the area will be deemed to be a school zone for the purposes of this
section.
(Ord. 4759, 9-6-17)
