[Amended 7-12-1985 by Ord. No. 785-2; 5-8-1987 by Ord. No. 587-1]
A.
The City Manager is hereby authorized to mark traffic
lanes upon the roadway of any street or highway where a regular alignment
of traffic is necessary.
B.
Where such traffic lanes have been marked, it shall
be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to fail or refuse to keep
such vehicle within the boundaries of any such traffic lane except
when lawfully passing another vehicle or preparatory to making a lawful
turning movement.
C.
In addition to such traffic lanes as the City Manager
may mark pursuant to this section, the following lanes are specifically
established and marked:
(1)
On North First Street, west side, from the northern
curbline of Rehoboth Avenue in a northerly direction for a distance
of 120 feet, shall be designated as a right turn (only) lane.
(2)
On South First Street, east side, from the northern
curbline of Wilmington Avenue, in a northerly direction for a distance
of 224 feet, shall be designated as a right turn (only) lane.
(3)
On South Second Street, east side, from the northern
curbline of Wilmington Avenue in a northerly direction for a distance
of 222 feet, shall be designated as a right turn (only) lane.
(4)
On Fifth Street, west side, from Sussex Street to
Rehoboth Avenue shall be designated as a right turn only lane.
(5)
On State Road, all traffic entering Rehoboth Avenue
must turn right only.
(6)
On Fourth Street, all traffic entering Rehoboth Avenue
must turn right only.
[Added 3-15-2004 by Ord. No. 0304-01]
(7)
On Third Street, all traffic entering Rehoboth Avenue
must turn right only.
[Added 3-15-2004 by Ord. No. 0304-01]
(8)
On Canal Street, all traffic entering Rehoboth Avenue
must turn right only.
[Added 4-16-2007 by Ord. No. 0407-05]
(9)
From the Grove Park parking lot, all traffic entering
Rehoboth Avenue must turn right only.
[Added 4-16-2007 by Ord. No. 0407-05]
Whenever any roadway has been divided into two
or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules in addition
to all others consistent herewith shall apply:
A.
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.
B.
Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes for
two-way traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane
except when overtaking and passing another vehicle where the roadway
is clearly visible and such center line is clear of oncoming 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 a sign is conspicuously
posted to give notice of such allocation.
C.
Official signs may be erected directing specified
traffic to use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be
used by traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the
center of the roadway, and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions
of every such sign.
D.
Official traffic control devices may be installed
prohibiting the changing of lanes on sections of roadway, and drivers
of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device.
Whenever any street has been divided into two
or more roadways by an intervening space or by a physical barrier
or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede
vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand
roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by official
control devices or police officers. Unless specifically authorized
by lawful authority, no vehicle shall be driven over, across or within
any such dividing space, barrier or section, except through an opening
in such physical barrier or dividing section or space or at a crossover
or intersection established for public use.
A.
Upon all roadways 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 under the rules governing such movement;
(2)
When an obstruction exists making it necessary to
drive to the left of the center of the street, provided that any person
so doing shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling in
the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the street within
such distance as to constitute an immediate hazard;
(3)
Upon a roadway divided into three marked lanes for
traffic under the rules applicable thereon; or
(4)
Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way
traffic.
B.
Upon all roadways, any vehicle proceeding at less
than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the
conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then
available for traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand
curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another
vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left
turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.
C.
Upon any roadway having four or more lanes for moving
traffic and providing for two-way movement of traffic, no vehicle
shall be driven to the left of the center line of the roadway, except
when authorized by signs or markings designating certain lanes to
the left side of the center of the roadway for use by traffic not
otherwise permitted to use such lanes, or except as permitted under
this section.
A.
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
in the street where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance
as to create a hazard in the event that another vehicle might approach
from the opposite direction.
(2)
When approaching within 100 feet or traversing any
intersection or railroad grade crossing.
(3)
When the view is obstructed upon approaching within
100 feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
B.
The foregoing limitations shall not apply upon a one-way
roadway.
