The driver of any vehicle other than one on official business shall not follow any emergency vehicle traveling in response to an emergency call closer than five hundred (500) feet or drive into or park such vehicle within the block where fire apparatus has stopped in answer to a fire alarm.
No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a Fire Department when laid down on any street or private driveway to be used at any fire or alarm of fire without the consent of the Fire Department official in command.
A. 
Definitions. As used in this Section, the following terms shall mean:
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
A person licensed as a funeral director pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 333, RSMo.
FUNERAL LEAD VEHICLE OR LEAD VEHICLE
Any motor vehicle equipped with at least one (1) lighted circulating lamp exhibiting an amber or purple light or lens or alternating flashing headlamps visible under normal atmospheric conditions for a distance of five hundred (500) feet from the front of the vehicle. A hearse or coach properly equipped may be a lead vehicle.
ORGANIZED FUNERAL PROCESSION
Two (2) or more vehicles accompanying the remains of a deceased person from a funeral establishment, church, synagogue or other place where a funeral service has taken place to a cemetery, crematory or other place of final disposition or a funeral establishment, church, synagogue or other place where additional funeral services will be performed if directed by a licensed funeral director from a licensed establishment.
B. 
Driving Rules.
1. 
Except as otherwise provided for in this Section, pedestrians and operators of all other vehicles shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which is a part of an organized funeral procession.
2. 
Notwithstanding any traffic control device or right-of-way provision prescribed by State or local law, when the funeral lead vehicle in an organized funeral procession lawfully enters an intersection, all vehicles in the procession shall follow the lead vehicle through the intersection. The operator of each vehicle in the procession shall exercise the highest degree of care toward any other vehicle or pedestrian on the roadway.
3. 
An organized funeral procession shall have the right-of-way at all intersections regardless of any traffic control device at such intersections, except that operators of vehicles in an organized funeral procession shall yield the right-of-way to any approaching emergency vehicle pursuant to the provisions of law or when directed to do so by a Law Enforcement Officer.
4. 
All vehicles in an organized funeral procession shall follow the preceding vehicle in the procession as closely as is practical and safe under the conditions.
5. 
No person shall operate any vehicle as part of an organized funeral procession without the flashing emergency lights of such vehicle being lighted.
6. 
Any person who is not an operator of a vehicle in an organized funeral procession shall not:
a. 
Drive between the vehicles comprising an organized funeral procession while such vehicles are in motion and have the flashing emergency lights lighted pursuant to Subsection (B)(5) above, except when required to do so by a Law Enforcement Officer or when such person is operating an emergency vehicle giving an audible or visual signal;
b. 
Join a funeral procession for the purpose of securing the right-of-way; or
c. 
Attempt to pass any vehicle in an organized funeral procession, except where a passing lane has been specifically provided.
7. 
When an organized funeral procession is proceeding through a red signal light as permitted herein, a vehicle not in the organized funeral procession shall not enter the intersection unless such vehicle may do so without crossing the path of the funeral procession.
8. 
No ordinance, regulation or any other provision of law shall prohibit the use of a motorcycle utilizing flashing amber lights to escort an organized funeral procession on the highway.
C. 
Any person convicted of violating any provision of this Section shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).
Each driver in a funeral or other procession shall drive as near to the right-hand edge of the roadway as practicable and shall follow the vehicle ahead as close as is practicable and safe.
No funeral, procession or parade containing two hundred (200) or more persons or fifty (50) or more vehicles except the forces of the United States Army or Navy, the military forces of this State, and the forces of the Police and Fire Departments shall occupy, march or proceed along any street except in accordance with a permit issued by the Chief of Police and such other regulations as are set forth herein which may apply.
The driver of a vehicle shall not drive within any sidewalk area except on a permanent or temporary driveway.
[Ord. No. 5026, 3-7-2022]
The driver of a motor vehicle shall not collide with a stopped or parked vehicle.
The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same unless such movement can be made with reasonable safety and without interfering with other traffic.
No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle on the side available to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so, nor shall any person leave a door open on the side of a motor vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.
A. 
A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto and such operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle unless such motorcycle is designed to carry more than one (1) person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two (2) persons or upon another seat firmly attached to the rear or side of the operator.
B. 
The operator of a motorized bicycle shall ride only astride the permanent and regular seat attached thereto and shall not permit more than one (1) person to ride thereon at the same time, unless the motorized bicycle is designed to carry more than one (1) person. Any motorized bicycle designed to carry more than one (1) person must be equipped with a passenger seat and footrests for the use of a passenger.
A. 
No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle, as defined in Section 300.010, upon the streets and highways of this City, except as follows:
1. 
All-terrain vehicles owned and operated by a governmental entity for official use; or
2. 
All-terrain vehicles operated for agricultural purposes or industrial on-premises purposes between the official sunrise and sunset on the day of operation.
B. 
No person shall operate an off-road vehicle, as defined in Section 304.001, RSMo., within any stream or river in this City, except that off-road vehicles may be operated within waterways which flow within the boundaries of land which an off-road vehicle operator owns or for agricultural purposes within the boundaries of land which an off-road vehicle operator owns or has permission to be upon or for the purpose of fording such stream or river of this State at such road crossings as are customary or part of the highway system. All Law Enforcement Officials or Peace Officers of this State and its political subdivisions shall enforce the provisions of this Subsection within the geographic area of their jurisdiction.
C. 
A person operating an all-terrain vehicle on a street or highway pursuant to an exception covered in this Section shall have a valid license issued by a State authorizing such person to operate a motor vehicle but shall not be required to have passed an examination for the operation of a motorcycle and the vehicle shall be operated at speeds of less than thirty (30) miles per hour. When operated on a street or highway, an all-terrain vehicle shall have a bicycle safety flag, which extends not less than seven (7) feet above the ground, attached to the rear of the vehicle. The bicycle safety flag shall be triangular in shape with an area of not less than thirty (30) square inches and shall be dayglow in color.
D. 
No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle:
1. 
In any careless way so as to endanger the person or property of another;
2. 
While under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance; or
3. 
Without a securely fastened safety helmet on the head of an individual who operates an all-terrain vehicle or who is being towed or otherwise propelled by an all-terrain vehicle, unless the individual is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
E. 
No operator of an all-terrain vehicle shall carry a passenger, except for agricultural purposes.
F. 
A violation of this Section shall be an ordinance violation.
[Ord. No. 5019, 1-3-2022]
A. 
Utility vehicles (UTVs) may be operated upon the public streets of the City of Dexter, excluding One Mile Road, Grant Street (between Park Lane and Two Mile Road), Central Drive, Brown Pilot Lane and excluding State or Federal highways, other than for purposes of crossing the same, provided utility vehicles (UTVs) may only cross highways where the speed limit is forty-five (45) mph or less. Every person operating a utility vehicle shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of any other motor vehicle except as to the special regulations in this Chapter.
B. 
No person shall operate a utility vehicle (UTV), as defined in Section 300.010, upon the streets and highways of the City of Dexter, except as follows:
1. 
Utility vehicles (UTVs) owned and operated by a governmental entity for official use; or
2. 
Utility vehicles (UTVs) operated for agricultural purposes or industrial on-premises purposes between the official sunrise and sunset on the day of operation, unless equipped with two (2) working brake lights visible at a distance of five hundred (500) feet, and two (2) working headlights visible at a distance of one hundred (100) feet; or
3. 
Utility vehicles (UTVs) operated by the owner of the vehicle who possesses a permit obtained from the City Clerk for which a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per permit and thirty-five dollars ($35.00) processing fee is hereby established. The permit shall be renewed every year from July 1 through June 30 of the following year. Permits are individual and may not be transferred. Stickers evidencing the issuance of a permit must be affixed to the right rear fender of the utility vehicle (UTV). A fee of five dollars ($5.00) is hereby established for issuance of a duplicate permit.
[Ord. No. 5024, 2-7-2022[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided an effective date of 2-1-2022.
C. 
Persons applying for the permit must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, hold a valid driver's license and present a copy of their current paid City and County personal property tax receipts (or waiver from the County Collector) containing the utility vehicle (UTV). A waiver of liability shall be provided to the City of Dexter by every utility vehicle (UTV) permit applicant in a form which is approved by the City Attorney.
D. 
No person shall operative a utility vehicle (UTV) within any stream or river in the City of Dexter, except within waterways which flow entirely within the boundaries of real property owned or leased by the operator, or upon which the operator has written permission to operate such vehicle. No utility vehicle (UTV) shall be operated off-road on any City of Dexter owned property.
E. 
No person shall operate a utility vehicle (UTV):
1. 
In any careless way as to endanger the person or property of another;
2. 
While under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance;
3. 
In a manner which disturbs the public peace.
F. 
Licenses, insurance, speed limit, and equipment required for issuance of a utility vehicle (UTV) permit:
1. 
While operating a utility vehicle (UTV) on a City street or alley, the operator shall be required to have a valid permit and full Class F Missouri driver's license or its equivalent issued by another State in his/her possession, unless excepted under the laws of the State of Missouri.
2. 
Operators of all utility vehicles (UTVs) shall exhibit upon the demand of any Police Officer, while that officer is engaged in the performance of his or her duties, a valid insurance identification card displaying current liability insurance coverage for said vehicle, as required by Section 303.024, RSMo.
3. 
No person shall operate a utility vehicle (UTV) in excess of the posted speed limit, or thirty (30) miles per hour, whichever is less.
4. 
Every person operating a utility vehicle (UTV) on the public streets in the City of Dexter shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to a driver of a motor vehicle imposed by law, specifically including those laws pertaining to the possession and use of drugs and alcoholic beverages and operating a motor vehicle under the influence thereof.
5. 
All utility vehicles (UTVs) shall have a safety triangle in a shape not less than thirty (30) square inches attached to the rear of the vehicle, and an equilateral triangular emblem constructed of substantial material with fluorescent yellow-orange finish and a reflective red border at least one (1) inch in width mounted on the rear.
6. 
All utility vehicles (UTVs) shall be equipped with functioning turn indicators and a seat belt for each passenger.
7. 
Utility vehicles (UTVs) operated within City limits must have brakes in good working order, reliable steering, safe tires and a functioning muffler.
8. 
The operation of utility vehicles (UTVs) is limited to the period between the hours of sunrise and sunset unless the vehicle is equipped with two (2) working brake lights visible at a distance of five hundred (500) feet, and two (2) working headlights visible at a distance of one hundred (100) feet.
9. 
No operator of a utility vehicle (UTV) shall carry a passenger, except for a utility vehicle (UTV) in which the seat of such vehicle is designed to carry more than one (1) person and is equipped with a seat belt for each passenger.
G. 
Unless they are equipped to do so, there can be no passengers riding in these vehicles. If so equipped, the following shall apply:
1. 
Children less than four (4) years old less than forty (40) pounds must be in an appropriate child safety seat in accordance with Section 307.179, RSMo.
2. 
Children ages four (4) through seven (7) years who weigh at least forty (40) pounds must be in an appropriate child safety seat or booster seat unless they are eighty (80) pounds or four (4) feet nine (9) inches tall in accordance with Section 307.179, RSMo.
3. 
Children eight (8) years and older or weighing at least eighty (80) pounds, or at least four (4) feet nine (9) inches tall are required to be secured by a seat belt or buckled into an appropriate booster seat in accordance with Section 307.179, RSMo.
4. 
The utility vehicle (UTV) shall not be operated with more occupants than the number for which it was designed.
H. 
The obtaining of the permit described herein is limited to the operation of a vehicle on the streets and alleys maintained by the City of Dexter and does not apply nor give immunity or defense to any such operation upon highways or roads maintained by any other governmental entity.
I. 
The operation of go-carts, golf carts and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) is prohibited on streets and highways in the City of Dexter.
No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled access roadway except at such entrances and exits as are established by public authority.
[Ord. No. 4937, 11-4-2019]
A. 
When a barricade is placed on a street or alley right-of-way by the City of Dexter, or any department thereof, it shall be unlawful for an operator of a motor vehicle to proceed past a City barricade.
B. 
Any person who is convicted of this violation shall be assessed a fine, not to exceed if combined with the amount of court costs, totaling in excess of two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225.00) for a minor traffic offense.
No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety zone.
[Ord. No. 4498 §1, 12-17-2007]
Every person operating a motor vehicle on the streets, alleyways, highways, parking lots and private drives of this City shall drive the vehicle in a careful and prudent manner and at a rate of speed so as not to endanger his or her vehicle, the property of another or the life or limb of any person and shall exercise the highest degree of care.
A. 
Upon all public roads or highways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right-half of the roadway, except as follows:
1. 
When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction pursuant to the rules governing such movement;
2. 
When placing a vehicle in position for and when such vehicle is lawfully making a left turn in compliance with the provisions of this Title;
3. 
When the right-half of a roadway is closed to traffic while under construction or repair; or
4. 
Upon a roadway designated by local ordinance as a one-way street and marked or signed for one-way traffic.
B. 
It is unlawful to drive any vehicle upon any highway or road which has been divided into two (2) or more roadways by means of a physical barrier or by means of a dividing section or delineated by curbs, lines or other markings on the roadway except to the right of such barrier or dividing section or to make any left turn or semi-circular or U-turn on any such divided highway, except at an intersection or interchange or at any signed location designated by the State Highways and Transportation Commission or the Department of Transportation. The provisions of this Subsection shall not apply to emergency vehicles, law enforcement vehicles or to vehicles owned by the Commission or the Department.
C. 
Whenever any roadway has been divided into three (3) or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules in addition to all other consistent herewith shall apply:
1. 
A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.
2. 
Upon a roadway which is divided into three (3) lanes, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle where the roadway ahead is clearly visible and such center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance or in preparation for a left turn or where such center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding and is sign posted to give notice of such allocation.
3. 
Upon all highways any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic thereon shall be driven in the right-hand lane for traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand edge or curb, except as otherwise provided in Sections 304.014 to 304.026, RSMo.
4. 
Official signs may be erected by the State Highways and Transportation Commission or the Highway Patrol may place temporary signs directing slow-moving traffic to use a designated lane or allocating specified lanes to traffic moving in the same direction and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such sign.
5. 
Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right and, except when a roadway has been divided into traffic lanes, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half (½) of the main traveled portion of the roadway whenever possible.
D. 
All vehicles in motion upon a highway having two (2) or more lanes of traffic proceeding in the same direction shall be driven in the right-hand lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle or when preparing to make a proper left turn or when otherwise directed by traffic markings, signs or signals.
A. 
The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to the limitations and exceptions hereinafter stated:
1. 
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; and
2. 
Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle and shall not increase the speed of such driver's vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
B. 
The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:
1. 
When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;
2. 
Upon a City street with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two (2) or more lines of vehicles in each direction; or
3. 
Upon a one-way street.
The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under the foregoing conditions when such movement may be made in safety. In no event shall such movement be made by driving off the paved or main traveled portion of the roadway. The provisions of this Subsection shall not relieve the driver of a slow-moving vehicle from the duty to drive as closely as practicable to the right-hand edge of the roadway.
C. 
Except when a roadway has been divided into three (3) traffic lanes, no vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the centerline of a highway or public road 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 or any vehicle overtaken.
D. 
No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:
1. 
When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve of the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction.
2. 
When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred (100) feet of any bridge, viaduct, tunnel or when approaching within one hundred (100) feet of or at any intersection or railroad grade crossing.
A. 
No person shall stop or suddenly decrease the speed of or turn a vehicle from a direct course or move right or left upon a roadway unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety and then only after the giving of an appropriate signal in the manner provided herein.
1. 
An operator or driver when stopping, or when checking the speed of the operator's vehicle if the movement of other vehicles may reasonably be affected by such checking of speed, shall extend such operator's arm at an angle below horizontal so that the same may be seen in the rear of the vehicle.
2. 
An operator or driver intending to turn the vehicle to the right shall extend such operator's arm at an angle above horizontal so that the same may be seen in front of and in the rear of the vehicle and shall slow down and approach the intersecting highway as near as practicable to the right side of the highway along which such operator is proceeding before turning.
3. 
An operator or driver intending to turn the vehicle to the left shall extend such operator's arm in a horizontal position so that the same may be seen in the rear of the vehicle and shall slow down and approach the intersecting highway so that the left side of the vehicle shall be as near as practicable to the centerline of the highway along which the operator is proceeding before turning.
4. 
The signals herein required shall be given either by means of the hand and arm or by a signal light or signal device in good mechanical condition of a type approved by the State Highway Patrol; however, 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 such signals shall be given by such light or device. A vehicle shall be considered as so constructed or loaded that a hand and arm signal would not be visible both to the front and rear when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside limit of the body, cab or load exceeds twenty-four (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 thereon exceeds fourteen (14) feet, which limit of fourteen (14) feet shall apply to single vehicles or combinations of vehicles. The provisions of this Subsection shall not apply to any trailer which does not interfere with a clear view of the hand signals of the operator or of the signaling device upon the vehicle pulling such trailer; provided further, that the provisions of this Section as far as mechanical devices on vehicles so constructed that a hand and arm signal would not be visible both to the front and rear of such vehicle as above provided shall only be applicable to new vehicles registered within this State after the first (1st) day of January, 1954.
A. 
The driver of a vehicle upon a highway upon meeting or overtaking from either direction any school bus which has stopped on the highway for the purpose of receiving or discharging any school children and whose driver has in the manner prescribed by law given the signal to stop shall stop the vehicle before reaching such school bus and shall not proceed until such school bus resumes motion or until signaled by its driver to proceed.
B. 
Every bus used for the transportation of school children shall bear upon the front and rear thereon a plainly visible sign containing the words "School Bus" in letters not less than eight (8) inches in height. Each bus shall have lettered on the rear in plain and distinct type the following: "State Law: Stop While Bus is Loading and Unloading". Each school bus subject to the provisions of Sections 304.050 to 304.070, RSMo., shall be equipped with a mechanical and electrical signaling device approved by the State Board of Education which will display a signal plainly visible from the front and rear and indicating intention to stop.
C. 
Every school bus operated to transport students in the public school system which has a gross vehicle weight rating of more than ten thousand (10,000) pounds, which has the engine mounted entirely in front of the windshield and the entrance door behind the front wheels, and which is used for the transportation of school children shall be equipped with a crossing control arm. The crossing control arm, when activated, shall extend a minimum of five (5) feet six (6) inches from the face of the front bumper. The crossing control arm shall be attached on the right side of the front bumper and shall be activated by the same controls which activate the mechanical and electrical signaling devices described in Subsection (B) of this Section. This Subsection may be cited as "Jessica's Law" in commemoration of Jessica Leicht and all other Missouri school children who have been injured or killed during the operation of a school bus.
D. 
Except as otherwise provided in this Section, the driver of a school bus in the process of loading or unloading students upon a street or highway shall activate the mechanical and electrical signaling devices, in the manner prescribed by the State Board of Education, to communicate to drivers of other vehicles that students are loading or unloading. A public school district has the authority pursuant to Section 304.050, RSMo., to adopt a policy which provides that the driver of a school bus in the process of loading or unloading students upon a divided highway of four (4) or more lanes may pull off of the main roadway and load or unload students without activating the mechanical and electrical signaling devices in a manner which gives the signal for other drivers to stop and may use the amber signaling devices to alert motorists that the school bus is slowing to a stop; provided that the passengers are not required to cross any traffic lanes and also provided that the emergency flashing signal lights are activated in a manner which indicates that drivers should proceed with caution and, in such case, the driver of a vehicle may proceed past the school bus with due caution. No driver of a school bus shall take on or discharge passengers at any location upon a highway consisting of four (4) or more lanes of traffic, whether or not divided by a median or barrier, in such manner as to require the passengers to cross more than two (2) lanes of traffic; nor shall any passengers be taken on or discharged while the vehicle is upon the road or highway proper unless the vehicle so stopped is plainly visible for at least five hundred (500) feet in each direction to drivers of other vehicles in the case of a highway with no shoulder and a speed limit greater than sixty (60) miles per hour and at least three hundred (300) feet in each direction to drivers of other vehicles upon other highways and on all highways, only for such time as is actually necessary to take on and discharge passengers.
E. 
The driver of a vehicle upon a highway with separate roadways need not stop upon meeting or overtaking a school bus which is on a different roadway, which is proceeding in the opposite direction on a highway containing four (4) or more lanes of traffic, or which is stopped in a loading zone constituting a part of or adjacent to a limited or controlled access highway at a point where pedestrians are not permitted to cross the roadway.
F. 
If any vehicle is witnessed by a Peace Officer or the driver of a school bus to have violated the provisions of this Section and the identity of the operator is not otherwise apparent, it shall be a rebuttable presumption that the person in whose name such vehicle is registered committed the violation. In the event that charges are filed against multiple owners of a motor vehicle, only one (1) of the owners may be convicted and court costs may be assessed against only one (1) of the owners. If the vehicle which is involved in the violation is registered in the name of a rental or leasing company and the vehicle is rented or leased to another person at the time of the violation, the rental or leasing company may rebut the presumption by providing the Peace Officer or prosecuting authority with a copy of the rental or lease agreement in effect at the time of the violation. No prosecuting authority may bring any legal proceedings against a rental or leasing company under this Section unless prior written notice of the violation has been given to that rental or leasing company by registered mail at the address appearing on the registration and the rental or leasing company has failed to provide the rental or lease agreement copy within fifteen (15) days of receipt of such notice.
[Ord. No. 5104, 8-24-2023]
A. 
The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway, provided however, there is no form of traffic control at such intersection.
B. 
When two (2) vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the driver of the vehicle on the right. This Subsection shall not apply to vehicles approaching each other from opposite directions when the driver of one (1) of such vehicles is attempting to or is making a left turn.
C. 
The driver of a vehicle within an intersection intending to turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.
D. 
The driver of a vehicle intending to make a left turn into an alley, private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction when the making of such left turn would create a traffic hazard.
E. 
The City may, on any section of road where construction or major maintenance operations are being effected, fix a speed limit in such areas by posting of appropriate signs and the operation of a motor vehicle in excess of such speed limit in the area so posted shall be deemed prima facie evidence of careless and imprudent driving and a violation of Section 340.140.
The driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonably safe and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicle and the traffic upon and the condition of the roadway. Vehicles being driven upon any roadway outside of a business or residence district in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing other vehicles, shall be so operated, except in a funeral procession or in a duly authorized parade, so as to allow sufficient space between each such vehicle or combination of vehicles as to enable any other vehicle to overtake or pass such vehicles in safety. This Section shall in no manner affect Section 304.044, RSMo., relating to distance between trucks traveling on the highway.
[Ord. No. 4125 §1(76.018), 8-20-2001]
No person shall, in order to avoid stopping at any intersection controlled by a traffic signal or sign, drive across any private or public driveway, parking lot, alley or yard.
[Ord. No. 4125 §1(76.251), 8-20-2001]
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle in the City at an acceleration greater than is reasonably necessary to safely enter the existing flow of traffic or obtain the maximum speed limit. Tire friction makers or squealing of tires shall be evidence of such excessive acceleration.
[Ord. No. 4125 §1(76.253), 8-20-2001]
No person having control or charge of a motor vehicle shall allow such vehicle to stand on any street unattended without first setting the brakes thereon and stopping the motor of the vehicle and, when standing upon a perceptible grade, without turning the wheels of such vehicle to the curb or the side of the roadway.
[Ord. No. 3554 §1(76.350), 11-4-1991]
No person shall operate a motor vehicle or an all-terrain vehicle upon the public streets of the City in a race or a timed competition within the City limits.
[Ord. No. 3426 §1(76.205), 2-6-1989]
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person operating a motor vehicle on Highway Business 60:
1. 
To drive in the center turn lane, except for the purpose of making a left turn;
2. 
To pass another vehicle proceeding in the same direction by driving in the center turn lane; or
3. 
To make a left turn from the right lane where a center turn lane is provided.
[Ord. No. 2992 §§1 — 2(76.035 — 76.036), 12-4-1978]
A. 
No railroad company or person in charge of any locomotive, tender, car or train of cars shall cause or allow any locomotive, tender, car or train of cars to stop for a period longer than fifteen (15) minutes at any one time so as to obstruct or restrict the free and clear passage for vehicles and pedestrians along any street, sidewalk or thoroughfare in this City.
B. 
Should any railroad crossing in this City be and remain occupied and obstructed, in whole or in part, by any locomotive, tender, car or train of cars for and during a period of fifteen (15) minutes, it shall be the duty of each and every railroad company upon whose line or road such obstruction may occur, their agents and employees, on or before the expiration of such fifteen (15) minutes when from any cause the entire train cannot be propelled or removed to any one (1) side of the street occupied and obstructed as aforesaid, to cause such cars as may be on or near such crossing to be uncoupled and some one (1) division of the train, as thus made, removed off the aforesaid street and railroad crossing in such manner as to leave such street entirely free and unobstructed; and such train, when again coupled, shall be removed forthwith from off any such crossing as aforesaid.
[Ord. No. 5022, 2-7-2022]
A. 
A permit shall be required for anyone operating a horse/mule drawn carriage or wagon on the streets of the City of Dexter in the downtown area only; that the fee for a one (1) week permit shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and the fee for a yearly permit shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00). Applications for said permits shall be obtained at Dexter City Hall.
B. 
Each such carriage or wagon shall be equipped with the proper equipment to catch and contain all feces and urine. In the event not all the animal waste is contained, the permit holder shall be required to promptly clean up any animal waste that was not contained. Failure to clean up such animal waste shall be considered a nuisance, and the permit holder may be prosecuted in the Municipal Court of Dexter for such nuisance.
C. 
No one shall operate a horse/mule drawn carriage or wagon without a current permit, and such permit shall be carried by the driver of the horse/mule drawn carriage or wagon and shall be represented upon demand by a Police Officer or official of the City of Dexter.
[Ord. No. 5034, 6-6-2022; Ord. No. 5107, 9-5-2023]
A. 
Definitions. As used in this Section, the following terms shall mean:
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE
The same meaning as is ascribed to such term in Section 302.700, RSMo.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE
A portable device that is used to initiate, receive, store, or view communication, information, images, or data electronically.
1. 
Such term, shall include, but not be limited to: cellular telephones, portable telephones, text-messaging devices, personal digital assistants, pagers, broadband personal communication devices, electronic devices with mobile data access, computers, including but not limited to tablets, laptops, notebook computers, and electronic or video game systems, devices capable of transmitting, retrieving, or displaying a video, movie broadcast television image, or visual image, and any substantially similar device that is used to initiate or receive communication or store and review information, videos, images, or data.
2. 
Such term shall not include: radios, citizen band radios, commercial two-way radio communication devices or their functional equivalent, subscription-based emergency communication devices, prescribed medical devices, amateur or ham radio devices, or global positioning system receivers, security, navigation, communication, or remote diagnostics systems permanently affixed to the vehicle.
HIGHWAY
The same meaning as is ascribed to such term in Section 302.010, RSMo.
NON-COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE
The same meaning as is ascribed to such term in Section 302.700, RSMo.
OPERATING
The actual physical control of a vehicle.
OPERATOR
A person who is in actual physical control.
SCHOOL BUS
The same meaning as is ascribed to such term in Section 302.700, RSMo.
VOICE-OPERATED OR HANDS-FREE FEATURE OR FUNCTION
A feature or function, whether internally installed or externally attached or connected to an electronic communication device, that allows a person to use an electronic communication device without the use of either hand, except to activate, deactivate, or initiate the feature or function with a single touch or single swipe.
B. 
Except as otherwise provided in this Section, while operating a non-commercial motor vehicle or commercial motor vehicle on any highway or property open to the public for vehicle traffic in this State, no operator shall:
1. 
Physically hold or support, with any part of his or her body, an electronic communication device;
2. 
Write, send, or read any text-based communication, including but not limited to a text message, instant message, email, or social media interaction on an electronic communication device. This Subdivision shall not apply to operators of a non-commercial motor vehicle using a voice-operated or hands-free feature or function that converts the message to be sent as a message in a written form, provided that the operator does not divert his or her attention from lawful operation of the vehicle;
3. 
Make any communication on an electronic communication device, including a phone call, voice message, or one-way voice communication; provided, however, that this prohibition shall not apply to use of a voice-operated or hands-free feature or function;
4. 
Engage in any form of electronic data retrieval or electronic data communication on an electronic communication device;
5. 
Watch a video or movie on an electronic communication device, other than watching data related to navigation of the vehicle; or
6. 
Record, post, send, or broadcast video, including a video conference, on an electronic communication device, provided that this prohibition shall not apply to electronic devices used for the sole purpose of continually monitoring operator behavior by recording or broadcasting video within or outside the vehicle.
C. 
The operator of a school bus shall not use or operate an electronic communication device while the school bus is in motion unless the device is being used in a similar manner as a two-way radio to allow live communication between the operator and school officials or public safety officials. The operator of a school bus shall not use or operate an electronic communication device or a two-way radio while loading or unloading passengers.
D. 
This Section shall not apply to:
1. 
Law Enforcement Officers or operators of emergency vehicles, as such term is defined in Section 304.022, RSMo., who are both using the electronic communication device and operating the emergency vehicle in the performance of their official duties;
2. 
Operators using the electronic communication device for the sole purpose of reporting an emergency situation and continuing communication with emergency personnel during the emergency situation;
3. 
Operators of non-commercial motor vehicles using a voice-operated or hands-free feature or function, as long as the operator remains seated and is restrained by a seat belt as required by law;
4. 
Operators of commercial motor vehicles using a voice-operated or hands-free feature or function, as long as the operator remains seated and is restrained by a seat belt as required by law;
5. 
Operators of commercial motor vehicles reading a message displayed on a permanently installed communication device designed for a commercial motor vehicle with a screen that does not exceed ten (10) inches tall by ten (10) inches wide in size;
6. 
Operators using electronic communication devices while the vehicle is lawfully stopped or parked;
7. 
Commercial motor vehicles that are responding to a request for roadside assistance, when such response is conducted by a motor club as defined in Section 385.450, RSMo., or a towing company as defined in Section 304.001, RSMo.;
8. 
The use of an electronic communication device to relay information between a transit or for-hire vehicle operator and that operator's dispatcher, provided the device is mounted or affixed to the vehicle;
9. 
The use of an electronic communication device to access or listen to an audio broadcast or digital audio recording; or
10. 
The use of an electronic communication device to relay information through a transportation network company's digital network to a transportation network company driver provided the device is mounted or affixed to the vehicle.
E. 
A violation of this Section while operating a commercial motor vehicle shall be deemed a serious traffic violation, as such term is defined in Section 302.700, RSMo., for purposes of commercial driver's license disqualification under Section 302.755, RSMo.
F. 
Prior to January 1, 2025, a Law Enforcement Officer who stops a non-commercial motor vehicle for a violation of this Section shall not issue a citation for a violation of this Section and shall only issue a warning.
G. 
Any person who is convicted of violation of this Section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Section 100.220 of the City Code.