Cross Reference — As to distance to be maintained when overtaking a bicycle, §375.110.
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.
[Ord. No. 1520 § 1, 3-7-2017]
No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of the
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.
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
FUNERAL LEAD VEHICLE OR LEAD VEHICLE
ORGANIZED FUNERAL PROCESSION
Definitions. As used in this Section, the following terms
shall mean:
A person licensed as a funeral director pursuant to the provisions
of Chapter 333, RSMo.
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.
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.
[Ord. No. 1520 § 1, 3-7-2017]
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 or Fire Department 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 motor vehicle shall not drive within any sidewalk
area except on a permanent or temporary driveway. A designated bicycle
lane shall not be obstructed by a parked or standing motor vehicle
or other stationary object. A motor vehicle may be driven in a designated
bicycle lane only for the purpose of a lawful maneuver to cross the
lane or to provide for safe travel. In making an otherwise lawful
maneuver that requires traveling in or crossing a designated bicycle
lane, the driver of a motor vehicle shall yield to any bicycle in
the lane. As used in this Section, the term "designated bicycle
lane" shall mean a portion of the roadway or highway that
has been designated by the Governing Body having jurisdiction over
such roadway or highway by striping with signing or striping with
pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicycles.
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 ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within a business district.
B.
Whenever
any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall
yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal
before overtaking and passing such pedestrian.
C.
No
person shall ride a motorized bicycle upon a sidewalk.
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:
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.
A.
No person shall operate a utility vehicle, as defined in Section 300.010 of this Title, upon the highways of this City or State, except as follows:
1.
Utility vehicles owned and operated by a governmental entity for
official use;
2.
Utility vehicles operated for agricultural purposes or industrial
on-premises purposes between the official sunrise and sunset on the
day of operation, unless equipped with proper lighting;
3.
Utility vehicles operated by handicapped persons for short distances
occasionally only on the State's secondary roads when operated between
the hours of sunrise and sunset;
4.
The City may issue special permits for utility vehicles to be used
on highways within the City limits by licensed drivers. Fees of fifteen
dollars ($15.00) may be collected and retained by the City for such
permits.
B.
No
person shall operate a utility vehicle within any stream or river
in this City or State, except that utility vehicles may be operated
within waterways which flow within the boundaries of land which a
utility vehicle operator owns, or for agricultural purposes within
the boundaries of land which a utility vehicle operator owns or has
permission to be upon, or for the purpose of fording such stream or
river of this City or State at such road crossings as are customary
or part of the highway system. All Law Enforcement Officials shall
enforce the provisions of this Subsection within the geographic area
of their jurisdiction.
C.
A person operating a utility vehicle on a highway pursuant to an exception covered in this Section shall have a valid operator's or chauffeur's license, except that a handicapped person operating such vehicle under Subparagraph (3) of Subsection (A) of this Section 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 forty-five (45) miles per hour.
E.
No
operator of a utility vehicle shall carry a passenger, except for
agricultural purposes. The provisions of this Subsection shall not
apply to any utility vehicle in which the seat of such vehicle is
designed to carry more than one (1) person.
F.
A violation
of this Section shall be an ordinance violation.
A.
No person shall operate a recreational off-highway vehicle, as defined in Section 300.010 of this Code, upon the highways of this City, except as follows:
1.
Recreational off-highway vehicles owned and operated by a governmental
entity for official use;
2.
Recreational off-highway vehicles operated for agricultural purposes
or industrial on-premises purposes;
3.
Recreational off-highway vehicles operated within three (3) miles
of the operator's primary residence. The provisions of this Subparagraph
shall not authorize the operation of a recreational off-highway vehicle
in a City unless such operation is authorized by such City as provided
for in Subparagraph (5) of this Subsection;
4.
Recreational off-highway vehicles operated by handicapped persons
for short distances occasionally only on the State's secondary roads;
5.
The City may issue special permits to licensed drivers for special
uses of recreational off-highway vehicles on highways within the City
limits. A fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) may be collected and retained
by the City for such permit.
B.
No
person shall operate a recreational off-highway vehicle within any
stream or river in this State, except that recreational off-highway
vehicles may be operated within waterways which flow within the boundaries
of land which a recreational off-highway vehicle operator owns, or
for agricultural purposes within the boundaries of land which a recreational
off-highway 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 shall enforce the provisions of this Subsection
within the geographic area of their jurisdiction.
C.
A person operating a recreational off-highway vehicle on a highway pursuant to an exception covered in this Section shall have a valid operator's or chauffeur's license, except that a handicapped person operating such vehicle pursuant to Subdivision (4) of Subsection (A) of this Section, but shall not be required to have passed an examination for the operation of a motorcycle. An individual shall not operate a recreational off-highway vehicle upon a highway in this City without displaying a lighted headlamp and a lighted taillamp. A person may not operate a recreational off-highway vehicle upon a highway of this City unless such person wears a seat belt. When operated on a highway, a recreational off-highway vehicle shall be equipped with a roll bar or roll cage construction to reduce the risk of injury to an occupant of the vehicle in case of the vehicle's rollover.
No person riding upon any bicycle, motorized bicycle, coaster,
roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself/herself
to any vehicle upon a roadway. Neither shall the driver of a vehicle
knowingly pull a rider behind a vehicle.
[Ord. No. 1610, 8-21-2018]
A.
Notwithstanding any other City Code provision to the contrary, no
person shall operate a golf cart upon a street or highway under the
City's jurisdiction, except as follows:
B.
Any person operating a golf cart pursuant to this Section shall abide
by the following safety requirements:
1.
The golf cart shall be operated at a speed of less than twenty
(20) miles per hour.
2.
The golf cart shall be equipped with adequate brakes.
3.
A golf cart shall only be operated on City streets with a posted
speed limit of twenty-five (25) miles per hour or less.
4.
Notwithstanding Subsection (B)(3), the golf cart shall not be operated on any State highway, except to cross a portion of the State highway system which intersects a City street. However, no golf cart shall cross any highway at an intersection where the highway being crossed has a posted speed limit of more than forty-five (45) miles per hour.
5.
The golf cart shall only be operated between the official hours
of sunrise and sunset, unless the golf cart is equipped with a lighted
headlight, taillight, brake lights, and turn signals. The headlight
must be of a white light and be capable of illuminating the road ahead
at night to be observed at a distance of five hundred (500) feet.
Taillights, brake lights, and turn signals shall be red in color and
shall be observable to a distance of five hundred (500) feet at night.
6.
The golf cart shall not be operated to carry more people than
it is designed to transport.
7.
Neither the operator nor any passenger shall stand on any portion
of the golf cart when it is in motion.
8.
The golf cart shall not be operated in any careless or imprudent
manner so as to endanger any person or property of any person.
9.
The operator of a golf cart shall not be under the influence
of alcohol or controlled substances, as those influence thresholds
apply to the operation of a motor vehicle.
C.
It shall be unlawful for any person to authorize, order, consent
or knowingly permit the operation of a golf cart owned by him/her
or under his/her control by any person, when such person has no legal
right to do so.
D.
A violation of this Section shall be an ordinance violation.
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.
It shall be unlawful for the directing officer or the operator
of any railroad train to direct the operation of or to operate the
same in such a manner as to prevent the use of any street for purposes
of travel for a period of time longer than five (5) minutes; provided
that this Section shall not apply to a moving train or to one stopped
because of an emergency or for repairs necessary before it can proceed
safely.
No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety
zone.
Every person operating a motor vehicle on the highways of this
City shall drive the vehicle in a careful and prudent manner and at
a rate of speed so as not to endanger 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;
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 signposted 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.
E.
All
trucks registered for a gross weight of more than forty-eight thousand
(48,000) pounds shall not be driven in the far left-hand lane upon
all interstate highways, freeways, or expressways within urbanized
areas of the State having three (3) or more lanes of traffic proceeding
in the same direction. This restriction shall not apply when:
F.
As used in Subsection (E) of this Section, "truck" means
any vehicle, machine, tractor, trailer, or semitrailer, or any combination
thereof, propelled or drawn by mechanical power and designed for or
used in the transportation of property upon the highways. The term "truck" also includes a commercial motor vehicle as defined in Section 300.010 of this Title.
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 lanes of vehicles in each direction;
3.
Upon a one-way street.
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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.
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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.
E.
Any
driver of a vehicle upon any street, alley or highway within the City,
upon meeting or overtaking from either direction any school bus which
has stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging any schoolchildren
or other passengers when the driver of said school bus has in the
manner prescribed by law given a signal to stop, shall stop such vehicle
before reaching such school bus and shall not proceed until such school
bus resumes motion or until signaled by its driver to proceed.
[Ord. No. 1719, 4-7-2020]
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.
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 340.160.
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State Law Reference — This Section has additional penalties
based on certain circumstances, §304.351, RSMo.
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.
[R.O. 2011 §340.170; CC 1971 §19.315; Ord. No. 73-12 §§1 — 2, 4-17-1973]
It shall be unlawful for any operator or passenger in any vehicle
to cause or allow debris, litter, paper, junk, obstruction or any
other item to be thrown, placed, dropped, unloaded or blown from such
vehicle and remain in, upon or about any street, highway, alley, public
property or public right-of-way in the City.
[R.O. 2011 §340.180; CC 1971 §19.316; Ord. No. 73-12 §§1 — 2, 4-17-1973]
No person shall damage, injure, or obstruct, any street, curb,
sidewalk, public property or public right-of-way, either willfully
or negligently.
[Ord. No. 2001, 5-21-2024]
A.
Except
as provided elsewhere in this Chapter, no person shall knowingly be
present as a spectator, either on a public street or highway, or on
private property open to the general public without the consent of
the owner, operator, or agent thereof, at a drag race or illegal motor
vehicle speed competition.
B.
Except
as provided elsewhere in this Chapter, no person shall be present
as a spectator, either on a public street or highway, or on private
property without the consent of the owner, operator, or agent thereof,
where preparations are being made for a drag race or illegal motor
vehicle speed competition.
C.
An
individual is present at the drag race or illegal motor vehicle speed
competition if that individual is within two hundred (200) feet of
the location of the event, or within two hundred (200) feet of the
location where preparations are being made for the event.
D.
When
two (2) or more persons assemble to witness or participate in a drag
race or illegal motor vehicle speed competition such assembly is an
unlawful assembly and any person who participates in such unlawful
assembly is guilty of an offense.
E.
Exemption:
Nothing in this Section prohibits Law Enforcement Officers or their
agents from being spectators at drag races or speed contests in the
course of their official duties.
F.
Violations
of this Section shall result in up to a one hundred dollar ($100.00)
fine.
[R.O. 2011 §340.190; CC 1971 §19.411; Ord. No. 73-12 §§1 — 2, 4-17-1973]
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive upon any street
under construction or repair, where any barricade, sign, or flagman
or workman designates or gives notice that such street or portion
of street is closed.
[R.O. 2011 §340.220; CC 1971 §19.920; Ord. No. 73-12 §§1 — 2, 4-17-1973]
It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to drive
the same when his/her view to the head or to the side or to the rear
is substantially obstructed in any manner.
[R.O. 2011 §340.240; CC 1971 §19.1800; Ord. No. 88-72 §§1 — 5, 12-20-1988]
A.
Driving Emergency. When snow, sleet or freezing rain is causing slippery or hazardous conditions which might lead to serious traffic congestion, subject to the provisions of Subsection (C) of this Section, a traffic emergency shall be deemed to exist; and until such emergency is terminated, no person shall operate a motor vehicle on any street in such a manner or in such a condition as to allow or permit such vehicle to become stalled by reason of the fact that the driving wheels of such vehicle are not equipped with effective tire chains or snow tires.
B.
Parking Emergency. Whenever snow has accumulated or there is a possibility that snow will accumulate to such depth that snow removal operations will be required, subject to the provisions of Subsection (C), a parking emergency will be deemed to exist; and until such emergency is terminated, no vehicle shall be parked on any streets designated as snow routes by appropriate signs. All vehicles parked on such streets must be removed within two (2) hours after declaration of an emergency in accordance with Subsection (C) or be considered in violation of this Section.
[Ord. No. 1981, 2-20-2024]
A.
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE
a.
b.
c.
d.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICE
a.
b.
HIGHWAY
NON-COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE
OPERATING
OPERATOR
SCHOOL BUS
VOICE-OPERATED OR HANDS-FREE FEATURE OR FUNCTION
As
used in this Section, the following terms shall mean:
A motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in
commerce to transport passengers or property:
If the vehicle has a gross combination weight rating or gross
combination weight of twenty-six thousand one (26,001) or more pounds,
whichever is greater, inclusive of a towed unit which has a gross
vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of more than ten thousand
(10,000) pounds, whichever is greater;
If the vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle
weight of twenty- six thousand one (26,001) or more pounds, whichever
is greater;
If the vehicle is designed to transport sixteen (16) or more
passengers, including the driver; or
If the vehicle is transporting hazardous materials and is required
to be placarded under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (46
U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq.).
A portable device that is used to initiate, receive, store,
or view communication, information, images, or data electronically.
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.
Such term shall not include: radios; citizens 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.
Any public thoroughfare for vehicles, including State roads,
County roads and public streets, avenues, boulevards, parkways, or
alleys in any municipality.
A motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles not defined
by the term commercial motor vehicle in this Section.
The actual physical control of a vehicle.
A person who is in actual physical control.
A commercial motor vehicle used to transport pre-primary,
primary, or secondary school students from home to school, from school
to home, or to and from school-sponsored events. School bus does not
include a bus used as a common carrier as defined by the Secretary
of Transportation of the United States.
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 vehicular traffic in this City, 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.
Manually enter letters, numbers, or symbols into any website, search
engine, or application on an electronic communication device;
6.
Watch a video or movie on an electronic communication device, other
than watching data related to the navigation of the vehicle; or
7.
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 an 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 an electronic communication
device solely through a voice-operated or hands-free feature or function;
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 view a
map for navigational purposes;
10.
The use of an electronic communication device to access or listen
to an audio broadcast or digital audio recording; or
11.
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.
Penalties
for violations of this Section shall be as provided in this Subsection.
1.
For a conviction under this Section where there is no prior conviction
under this Section within the preceding twenty-four (24) months, the
court shall impose a fine of up to one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
2.
For a conviction under this Section where there is one (1) prior
conviction under this Section within the preceding twenty-four (24)
months, the court shall impose a fine of up to two hundred fifty dollars
($250.00).
3.
For a conviction under this Section where there are two (2) or more
prior convictions under this Section in the preceding twenty-four
(24) months, the court shall impose a fine of up to five hundred dollars
($500.00).
4.
For a conviction under this Section where the violation occurred
in a work zone when workers are present, or for a conviction under
this Section where the violation occurred in an area designated as
a school zone and marked in any way that would alert a reasonably
prudent operator to the presence of the school zone, the court shall
impose a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00).
5.
A violation of this Section while operating a commercial motor vehicle
shall be deemed a serious traffic violation for purposes of commercial
driver's license disqualification.
F.
A Law
Enforcement Officer who stops a non-commercial motor vehicle for a
violation of this Section shall inform the operator of the operator's
right to decline a search of their electronic communication device.
No warrant shall be issued to confiscate or access an electronic communication
device based on a violation of this Section unless the violation results
in serious bodily injury or death.
G.
A violation
of this Section shall not be used to establish probable cause for
any other violation.
H.
The
provisions of this Section shall be subject to the reporting requirements
set forth in Section 590.650, RSMo.
I.
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.
J.
No
person shall be stopped, inspected, or detained solely for a violation
of this Section.
A.
ACTIVE EMERGENCY
ACTIVE EMERGENCY ZONE
EMERGENCY RESPONDER
Definitions. As used in this Section, the following
terms shall have the meanings set out herein:
Any incident occurring on a highway, as the term "highway"
is defined in Section 302.010, RSMo., that requires emergency services
from any emergency responder.
Any area upon or around any highway, which is visibly marked
by emergency responders performing work for the purpose of emergency
response, and where an active emergency, or incident removal, is temporarily
occurring. This area includes the lanes of highway leading up to an
active emergency or incident removal, beginning within three hundred
(300) feet of visual sighting of:
Any law enforcement officer, paid or volunteer firefighter,
first responder, emergency medical worker, tow truck operator, or
other emergency personnel responding to an emergency on a highway.
B.
Offense Of Endangerment Of An Emergency Responder, Elements.
1.
A person commits the offense of endangerment of an emergency
responder for any of the following offenses when the offense occurs
within an active emergency zone:
a.
Exceeding the posted speed limit by fifteen (15) miles per hour
or more;
c.
Failure to stop for an active emergency zone flagman or emergency
responder, or failure to obey traffic control devices erected, or
personnel posted, in the active emergency zone for purposes of controlling
the flow of motor vehicles through the zone;
d.
Driving through or around an active emergency zone via any lane
not clearly designated for motorists to control the flow of traffic
through or around the active emergency zone;
e.
Physically assaulting, attempting to assault, or threatening
to assault an emergency responder with a motor vehicle or other instrument;
or
f.
Intentionally striking, moving or altering barrels, barriers,
signs or other devices erected to control the flow of traffic to protect
emergency responders and motorists unless the action was necessary
to avoid an obstacle, an emergency, or to protect the health and safety
of an occupant of the motor vehicle or of another person.
2.
Except for the offense established under Subsection (B)(1)(f) of this Section, no person shall be deemed to have committed the offense of endangerment of an emergency responder except when the act or omission constituting the offense occurred when one or more emergency responders were responding to an active emergency.
3.
No person shall be cited for, or found guilty of, endangerment of an emergency responder or aggravated endangerment of an emergency responder, for any act or omission otherwise constituting an offense under Subsection (B)(1) of this Section, if such act or omission resulted in whole or in part from mechanical failure of the person's vehicle, or from the negligence of another person or emergency responder.
C.
Violations, Penalties.
1.
Upon the first conviction, finding of guilt or plea of guilty by any person for a moving violation, as the term "moving violation" is defined in Section 302.010, RSMo., or any offense listed in Section 302.302, RSMo., other than a violation described in Subsection (C)(2) of this Section, when the violation or offense occurs within an active emergency zone, the court shall assess a fine of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) in addition to any other fine authorized by law. Upon a second or subsequent conviction, finding of guilt, or plea of guilty, the court shall assess a fine of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) in addition to any other fine authorized by law.
2.
Upon the first conviction, finding of guilt or plea of guilty by any person for a speeding violation under either Section 304.009 or 304.010, RSMo., or Chapter 320 of this Code, or a passing violation under Subsection (C)(3) of this Section, when the violation or offense occurs within an active emergency zone and emergency responders were present in such zone at the time of the offense or violation, the court shall assess a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) in addition to any other fine authorized by law. Upon a second or subsequent conviction, finding of guilt or plea of guilty, the court shall assess a fine of three hundred dollars ($300.00) in addition to any other fine authorized by law. However, no person assessed an additional fine under this Subparagraph shall also be assessed an additional fine under Subsection (C)(1) of this Section.
3.
The driver of a motor vehicle shall not overtake or pass another
motor vehicle within an active emergency zone.
4.
The additional fines imposed by this Section shall not be construed
to enhance the assessment of court costs.
[Ord. No. 1719, 4-7-2020]
A.
As used in this Section, the term "construction zone" or "work zone" means any area upon or around any highway, as defined in Section 300.010, which is visibly marked by the State Department of Transportation or City or a contractor or subcontractor performing work for the State Department of Transportation or City as an area where construction, maintenance, incident removal, or other work is temporarily occurring. The term "work zone" or "construction zone" also includes the lanes of highway leading up to the area upon which an activity described in this Section is being performed, beginning at the point where appropriate signs or traffic control devices are posted or placed. The term "worker" or "highway worker" as used in this Section, shall mean any person who is working in a construction zone or work zone on a State highway or the right-of-way of a State highway, any employee of the Department of Transportation who is performing duties under the Department's motorist assist program on a State highway or the right-of-way of a State highway, or any utility worker performing utility work on a State highway or the right-of-way of a State highway. " Utility worker" means any employee or person employed under contract of a utility that provides gas, heat, electricity, water, steam, telecommunications or cable services, or sewer services, whether privately, municipally, or cooperatively owned, while in performance of his or her job duties.
B.
Upon
a conviction or a plea of guilty by any person for a violation of
this Code, if such violation also is a moving violation as defined
in Section 302.010, RSMo., or an offense listed in Section 302.302,
RSMo., the court shall assess a fine of thirty-five dollars ($35.00)
in addition to any other fine authorized to be imposed by law, if
the violation occurred within a construction zone or work zone.
C.
Upon a conviction or plea of guilty by any person for a speeding violation pursuant to Chapter 320, or a passing violation pursuant to Subsection (F) of this Section, the court shall assess a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) in addition to any other fine authorized by law, if the violation occurred within a construction zone or a work zone and at the time the speeding or passing violation occurred there was any highway worker in such zone. However, no person assessed an additional fine pursuant to this Subsection shall also be assessed an additional fine pursuant to Subsection (B) of this Section, and no person shall be assessed an additional fine pursuant to this Subsection if no signs have been posted pursuant to Subsection (D) of this Section.
D.
The penalty authorized by Subsection (C) of this Section shall only be assessed by the court if the State Department of Transportation or City or contractor performing work for the State Department of Transportation or City has erected signs upon or around a construction or work zone which are clearly visible from the highway and which state substantially the following message: "Warning: $250.00 fine for speeding or passing in this work zone."
E.
During any day in which no person is present in a construction zone or work zone established pursuant to Subsection (C) of this Section to perform duties related to the purpose of the zone, the sign warning of additional penalties shall not be visible to motorists. During any period of two (2) hours or more in which no person is present in such zone on a day in which persons have been or will be present to perform duties related to the reason for which the area was designated as a construction zone or work zone, the sign warning of additional penalties shall not be visible to motorists. The State Department of Transportation or City or contractor performing work for the State Department of Transportation or City shall be responsible for compliance with provisions of this Subsection. Nothing in this Subsection shall prohibit warning or traffic control signs necessary for public safety in the construction or work zone being visible to motorists at all times.
F.
The
driver of a motor vehicle may not overtake or pass another motor vehicle
within a work zone or construction zone as provided in this Subsection.
1.
This Subsection applies to a construction zone or work zone located
upon a highway divided into two or more marked lanes for traffic moving
in the same direction and for which motor vehicles are instructed
to merge from one lane into another lane and not pass by appropriate
signs or traffic control devices erected by the State Department of
Transportation or City or a contractor or subcontractor performing
work for the State Department of Transportation or City
2.
This Subsection also prohibits the operator of a motor vehicle from
passing or attempting to pass another motor vehicle in a work zone
or construction zone located upon a two-lane highway when highway
workers or equipment are working and when appropriate signs or traffic
control devices have been erected by the State Department of Transportation
or City or a contractor or subcontractor performing work for the State
Department of Transportation or City.
