[Code 1964, § 17-54]
Every person operating a motor vehicle on the streets of the city shall operate or drive the same in a careful and prudent manner, in the exercise of the highest degree of care and at a rate of speed so as not to endanger the property of another or the life or limb of any person, taking into consideration the time of day, the amount of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, the condition of the street or highway, the atmospheric conditions and the location with reference to intersecting streets or highways, curves, residences or schools.
[Code 1964 § 17-55; Ord. No. 1518, § 1, 7-16-1992; Ord. No. 1895 §§ 1 — 3, 9-20-2001]
(a) 
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE
Means a motor vehicle designed or used to transport passengers or property:
(1) 
If the vehicle has a gross combination weight rating of twenty-six thousand one (26,001) or more pounds inclusive of a towed unit which has a gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand one (10,001) pounds or more;
(2) 
If the vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating of twenty-six thousand one (26,001) or more pounds or such lesser rating as determined by federal regulation;
(3) 
If the vehicle is designed to transport more than fifteen (15) passengers, including the driver; or
(4) 
If the vehicle is transporting hazardous materials and is required to be placarded under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (46 USC 1801 et seq.).
DRIVE, DRIVING, OPERATES OR OPERATING
Means physically driving or operating or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle.
INTOXICATED CONDITION
A person is in an intoxicated condition when he is under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance or drug, or any combination thereof.
(b) 
Driving while intoxicated. A person commits the offense of driving while intoxicated if he operates a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated or drugged condition.
(c) 
Driving with excessive blood alcohol content.
(1) 
A person commits the offense of "driving with excessive blood alcohol content" if such person operates a motor vehicle with eight-hundredths of one percent (.08%) or more by weight of alcohol in such person's blood.
(2) 
As used in this section, "percent by weight of alcohol" in the blood shall be based upon grams of alcohol per one hundred (100) milliliters of blood or two hundred ten (210) liters of breath and may be shown by chemical analysis of the person's blood, breath, saliva or urine.
(3) 
For the purpose of determining the alcoholic content of a person's blood under this section, the test shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of state law.
(d) 
Driving a commercial motor vehicle with an excessive alcohol concentration.
(1) 
A person commits the offense of driving a commercial motor vehicle with an excessive alcohol concentration or under the influence of a regulated substance if he drives:
a. 
While having an alcohol concentration of four one-hundredths of a percent or more; or
b. 
While under the influence of any substance so classified under section 102(6) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 UK 802(6)), including any substance listed in schedules I through V of 21 CFR part 1308, as they may be revised from time to time.
(2) 
The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any person driving a farm vehicle as defined in Section 302.700, RSMo.; any active duty military personnel, members of the reserves and national guard on active duty, including personnel on full-time national guard duty, personnel on part-time training and national guard military technicians, while driving military vehicles for military purposes; any person who drives emergency or fire equipment necessary to the preservation of life or property or the execution of emergency governmental functions under emergency conditions; any person driving or pulling a recreational vehicle, as defined in Sections 301.010 and 700.010, RSMo. for personal use; and any other class of persons exempted by rule or regulation of the director of revenue of the state, which rule or regulation is in compliance with the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 and any amendments or regulations to said act.
(e) 
Consumption of alcoholic beverages in moving motor vehicle. No person shall consume any alcoholic beverage while operating a motor vehicle upon any public street or roadway.
(f) 
(Reserved)
(g) 
Reimbursement of certain costs.
(1) 
Upon a plea of guilty, a finding of guilty, or a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) for any offense violating the provisions of Section 17-97, the court shall, in addition to imposition of any penalties provided by law, order the defendant to reimburse the City for the reasonable costs relating to the investigation, arrest, processing and incarceration of said defendant, including the cost of any necessary chemical test.
(2) 
The city shall establish, maintain, and provide a schedule of costs to the municipal court for its consideration in recouping those costs related to this section. The court has the authority to order any costs reduced if determined to be excessive.
(h) 
Punishment.
(1) 
Any person found to have violated any of the provisions of subsection (b), (c) or (d) of this section shall be deemed guilty of a city ordinance violation and punished as provided in section 1-10 of this code of ordinances.
(2) 
Any person found to have violated subsection (e) of this section shall be deemed guilty of a city ordinance violation and punished by a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00).
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State law reference — Driving while intoxicated, RSMo. § 577.010.
[Code 1964 § 17-56; Ord. No. 2382 §1, 1-5-2017]
A person commits the offense of leaving the scene of an accident when: (1) being the operator of a vehicle or a vessel involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to any person or damage to property of another person; and (2) having knowledge of such accident he or she leaves the place of the injury, death, damage, or accident without stopping and giving the following information to the injured party or property owner or a law enforcement officer, or if no law enforcement officer is in the vicinity then to the nearest law enforcement agency: (a) his or her name; (b) his or her complete residence address; (c) the registration or license number of his or her vehicle or vessel; and (d) his or her operator's license number if any.
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State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 577.060.
[Code 1964, § 17-57]
It shall be unlawful for the operator of a vehicle at any time to drive the same through or within a safety zone.
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State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.365.
[Code 1964, § 17-58; Ord. No. 2019 § 1, 12-1-2005]
(a) 
Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of the laws of this state, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.
(b) 
This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.
(c) 
Upon approaching a stationary emergency vehicle displaying lighted red or red and blue lights, the driver of every motor vehicle shall:
(1) 
Proceed with caution and yield the right-of-way, if possible, with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the stationary vehicle, if on a roadway having at least four (4) lanes with not less than two (2) lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle; or
(2) 
Proceed with due caution and reduce the speed of the vehicle, maintaining a safe speed for road conditions, if changing lanes would be unsafe or impossible.
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State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.105.
[Code 1964, § 17-59]
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle, other than one on official business, to follow at a distance closer than five hundred (500) feet any fire apparatus traveling in response o a fire alarm, or to drive into or stop any vehicle within the block where such fire apparatus has stopped in answer to a fire alarm.
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State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.300.
[Code 1964, § 17-60]
No vehicle of any type 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.
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State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.305.
[Code 1964, § 17-61]
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 in this chapter which may apply.
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State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.325.
[Code 1964, § 17-62]
All processions (except funeral processions), parades or exhibitions on Sundays at times or places which conflict with or disturb church and religious worship services in the city are prohibited.
[Code 1964, § 17-63; Ord. No. 1840, § 1, 1-20-2000]
(a) 
Definitions: As used in this section, the following terms shall mean:
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
Means a person licensed as a funeral director pursuant to the provisions of chapter 333, RSMo.
FUNERAL LEAD VEHICLE OR LEAD VEHICLE
Means any motor vehicle equipped with at least one 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
Means 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.
(9) 
Any person convicted of violating any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).
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State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.310.
[Code 1964, § 17-64]
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.
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State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.335.
[Code 1964, §§ 17-65, 17-72(b)]
The driver of a vehicle within a business or residence district emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area extending across any alleyway or driveway, and shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian as may be necessary to avoid collision, and upon entering the roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on such roadway.
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State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.285.
[Code 1964, § 17-66]
It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to drive within any sidewalk area, except at a permanent or temporary driveway.
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State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.330.
[Code 1964, § 17-67]
(a) 
It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to drive the same when such vehicle is so loaded or when there are in the front seat of such vehicle such number of persons as to obstruct the view of the operator to the front or sides or to interfere with the driver's control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.
(b) 
It shall be unlawful for any passenger in a vehicle to ride in such position as to interfere with the operator's view ahead or to the sides, or to interfere with the operator's control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.
[Code 1964, § 17-68; Ord. No. 2094 § 1, 10-16-2008]
(a) 
All vehicles not in motion shall be placed with their right side as near the right-hand side of the highway as practicable, except on streets of the city where vehicles are obliged to move in one (1) direction only or parking of motor vehicles is regulated by ordinance.
(b) 
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 under 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 Revised Statutes of Missouri, sections 304.014 to 304.025 or traffic regulations thereunder or of the city;
(3) 
When the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic while under construction or repair; or
(4) 
Upon a roadway designated as a one-way street and marked or signed for one-way traffic.
(c) 
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 semicircular 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.
(d) 
The authorities in charge of any highway or the state highway patrol may erect signs temporarily designating lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction, regardless of the centerline of the highway, and all members of the state highway patrol and other peace officers may direct traffic in conformance with such signs. When authorized signs have been erected designating off-center traffic lanes, no person shall disobey the instructions given by such signs.
(e) 
Whenever any roadway has been divided into three (3) or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules in addition to all others 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 Revised Statutes of Missouri, sections 304.014 to 304.025;
(4) 
Official signs may be erected by the highway 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.
(f) 
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.
(g) 
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:
(1) 
It is necessary for the operator of the truck to follow traffic control devices that direct use of a lane other than the right lane; or
(2) 
The right half of a roadway is closed to traffic while under construction or repair.
(h) 
As used in subsection (g) 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 301.010, RSMo.
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State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 304.015.
[Code 1964, § 17-69]
(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) 
An operator or driver overtaking and desiring to pass a vehicle shall sound his horn before starting to pass except where prohibited by ordinance;
(2) 
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;
(3) 
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 on audible signal and shall not increase the speed of his 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 street with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two (2) or more lines of vehicles in each direction;
(3) 
Upon a one-way street;
(4) 
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;
(5) 
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 center line 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.
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State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 304.016.
[Code 1964, § 17-70]
The operator of a motor vehicle shall not pass another vehicle, nor drive to the left of the center of the roadway, in areas designated, either by posted signs or painted lines on the surface of the roadway, as no passing zones.
[Code 1964, § 17-71]
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 Revised Statutes of Missouri, section 304.044, relating to distance between trucks traveling on the highway.
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State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 304.017.
[Code 1964, §§ 17-72(a), 17-76 — 17-78, 17-84]
(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 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 state highway commission with reference to state highways and the city with reference to other highways under its jurisdiction may designate through highways and erect stop signs or yield signs at specified entrances thereto, or may designate any intersection as a stop intersection or as a yield intersection and erect stop signs or yield signs at one (1) or more entrances to such intersection. Preferential right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs as authorized in this section:
(1) 
Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic-control signal, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop intersection, indicated by a stop sign, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic in the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection. After having stopped, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from another highway or which is approaching so closely on the highway as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time when such driver is moving across or within the intersection.
(2) 
The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall in obedience to the sign slow down to a speed reasonable to the existing conditions and, if required for safety to stop, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway. After slowing or stopping the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time such traffic is moving across or within the intersection.
(e) 
The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from an alley, building or any private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the highway to be entered.
(f) 
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.
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State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 304.351.
[Code 1964, § 17-85]
The driver of any vehicle who, after driving past a yield right-of-way sign, collides with or interferes with the safe movement of any vehicle or pedestrian proceeding on the intersecting street shall be deemed prima facie in violation of section 17-114(d)(2).
[Code 1964, §§ 17-73, 17-74; Ord. No. 1649, § 1, 5-18-1995; Ord. No. 1674, § 1, 11-2-1995]
(a) 
The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do so as follows:
(1) 
Right turns. Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
(2) 
Left turns. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left at any intersection shall approach the intersection in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to the traffic moving in the direction of travel of such vehicle and, after entering the intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection in a lane lawfully available to traffic moving in such direction upon the roadway being entered.
(b) 
The highway commission or the city in their respective jurisdictions may cause official traffic control devices to be placed within or adjacent to intersections and thereby require and direct that a different course from that specified in this section be traveled by vehicles turning at an intersection, and when such devices are so placed no driver of a vehicle shall turn a vehicle at any intersection other than as directed and required by such devices.
(c) 
It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to turn such vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction at any intersection controlled by a traffic signal or police officer; nor shall such turn be made at any place unless the movement can be made in safety and without interfering with other traffic. The driver of a vehicle shall not turn such vehicle around so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any curve or upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade, or at any place upon a roadway where such vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from either direction along the roadway within a distance of three hundred (300) feet, or where the same may create a traffic hazard.
(d) 
No vehicle in a residence district shall be turned left across the roadway or so as to proceed in the opposite direction when any other vehicle is approaching from either direction where the same may create a traffic hazard.
(e) 
It shall be unlawful for any driver of a motor vehicle to turn such vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction while traveling upon Missouri State Highway 367 (Lewis and Clark Boulevard).
(f) 
It shall be unlawful for any driver of a motor vehicle to turn such vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction while traveling upon Comet Drive at any point west of the east curb line of Dwight Drive.
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State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 304.341.
[Code 1964, § 17-75]
(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) 
Stopping, slowing. An operator or driver when stopping, or when checking the speed of his vehicle, if the movement of other vehicles may reasonably be affected by such checking of speed, shall extend his arm at an angle below horizontal so that the same may be seen in the rear of his vehicle;
(2) 
Right turns. An operator or driver intending to turn his vehicle to the right shall extend his arm at an angle above horizontal so that the same may be seen in front of and in the rear of his vehicle, and shall slow down and approach the intersecting highway as near as practicable to the right side of the highway along which he is proceeding before turning;
(3) 
Left turns. An operator or driver intending to turn his vehicle to the left shall extend his arm in a horizontal position so that the same may be seen in the rear of his vehicle, and shall slow down and approach the intersecting highway so that the left side of his vehicle shall be as near as practicable to the center line of the highway along which he is proceeding before turning;
(b) 
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 paragraph shall not apply to any trailer which does not interfere with a clear view of the hand signals of the operator or of the signalling device upon the vehicle pulling said 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 the state after the first day of January, 1954.
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State law reference — Similar provisions, RSMo. § 304.019.
[Ord. No. 1031, §§ 1 — 3, 10-20-1977]
(a) 
As used in this section, the terms "yard" or "lawn" shall mean any portion of the real property which is not paved by means of asphalt, concrete, gravel or any other material and not intended for the operation of motor vehicles thereon.
(b) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully operate a motor vehicle on or upon the yard or lawn of any real property of another person in the city.
(c) 
For purposes of this section, the owner or person in whose name a motor vehicle which has been operated in violation of paragraph (b) of this section is registered in the records of any city, county or state shall be presumed to be the operator of such motor vehicle.
[Ord. No. 1359, §§ 1 — 4, 8-6-1987; Ord. No. 1665, § 1, 9-7-1995; Ord. No. 1753, § 1, 9-18-1997; Ord. No. 2050 § 1, 12-7-2006; Ord. No. 2050 § 1, 12-7-2006; Ord. No. 2200 § 1, 11-17-2011]
(a) 
As used in this section the following terms shall mean:
CHILD BOOSTER SEAT
A seating system which meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. 571.213, as amended, that is designed to elevate a child to properly sit in a federally approved safety belt system.
CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A seating system which meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as set forth in 49 C.F.R. 571.213, as amended, and which is either permanently affixed to a motor vehicle or is affixed to such vehicle by a safety belt or a universal attachment system.
PASSENGER CAR
Every motor vehicle designed for carrying ten (10) persons or less and used for the transportation of persons; except that the term "passenger car" shall not include motorcycles, motorized bicycles, motortricycles and trucks with a licensed gross weight of twelve thousand (12,000) pounds or more.
(b) 
Each driver, except persons employed by the United States Postal Service while performing duties for that federal agency which require the operator to service postal boxes from their vehicles or which require frequent entry into and exit from their vehicles and each front seat passenger of a passenger car manufactured after January 1, 1968, operated on a street or highway in the city and persons less than eighteen (18) years of age operating or riding in a truck, as defined in Section 301.010, RSMo., on a street or highway in the city shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt that meets federal National Highway, Transportation and Safety Act requirements. The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to persons who have a medical reason for failing to have a seat belt fastened about their body, nor shall the provisions of this section be applicable to persons while operating or riding a motor vehicle being used in agricultural work-related activities. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the transporting of children under sixteen (16) years of age as provided in subsection (e) of this section.
(c) 
Each person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of an offense for which a fine not to exceed ten dollars ($10.00) may be imposed. All other provisions of law and court rules to the contrary notwithstanding, no court costs shall be imposed on any person due to a violation of this section.
(d) 
If there are more persons than there are seat belts in the enclosed area of a motor vehicle, then the passengers who are unable to wear seat belts shall sit in the area behind the front seat of the motor vehicle unless the motor vehicle is designed only for a front seated area. Passengers occupying a seat location referred to in this subsection for which there are no seat belts are not in violation of this section. This subsection shall not apply to passengers who are accompanying a driver of a motor vehicle who is licensed under section 302.178, RSMo.
(e) 
Child passenger restraint required. Every driver transporting a child under the age of sixteen (16) years shall be responsible, when transporting such child in a motor vehicle operated by that driver on streets or highways in this city, for providing the protection of such child, as follows:
(1) 
A child less than four (4) years of age, regardless of weight, shall be secured in a child passenger restraint system appropriate for that child.
(2) 
A child weighing less than forty (40) pounds, regardless of age, shall be secured in a child passenger restraining system appropriate for that child.
(3) 
A child at least four (4) years of age but less than eight (8) years of age, who also weighs at least forty (40) pounds but less than eighty (80) pounds and who is also less than four (4) feet, nine (9) inches tall shall be secured in a child passenger restraining system or booster seat appropriate for that child.
(4) 
A child at least eighty (80) pounds or a child more than four (4) feet, nine (9) inches in height shall be secured by a vehicle safety belt or booster seat appropriate for that child.
(5) 
A child who otherwise would be required to be secured in a booster seat may be transported in the back seat of a motor vehicle while wearing only a lap belt if the back seat of the motor vehicle is not equipped with a combination lap and shoulder belt for booster seat installation.
(6) 
When a driver is only transporting children in the driver's immediate family and there are more children than there are seating positions in the enclosed area of a motor vehicle, each child who is not able to be restrained by a child safety restraint device appropriate for the child shall sit in the area behind the front seat of the motor vehicle unless the motor vehicle is designed only for a front seat area. A driver transporting children in compliance with this subsection is not in violation of this section. This subsection shall only apply to the use of a child passenger restraining system or vehicle safety belt for children less than sixteen (16) years of age being transported in a motor vehicle.
(f) 
Any driver who violates subdivisions (1), (2) or (3) of subsection (e) of this section is guilty of an offense and, upon conviction, may be punished by fine of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and court costs. Any driver who violates subdivision (4) of subsection (e) of this section shall be subject to the penalty set forth in subsection (c) of this section. If a driver receives a citation for violation of subdivisions (1), (2) or (3) of subsection (e) of this section, the charges shall be dismissed or withdrawn if the driver prior to or at his or her hearing provides evidence of acquisition of a child passenger restraint system or child booster seat which is satisfactory to the court or the party responsible for prosecuting the driver's citation.
(g) 
The provisions of subsection (e) of this section shall not apply to any public carrier for hire. The provisions of subsection (e) of this section shall not apply to students four (4) years of age or older who are passengers on a school bus designed for carrying eleven (11) passengers or more and which is manufactured or equipped pursuant to Missouri Minimum Standards for School Buses as school buses are defined in section 301.010, RSMo. The provisions of this subsection (e) of this section shall not be applicable to persons who have a medical reason for failing to have a seat belt fastened about their body.
[Ord. No. 1521, § 1, 9-3-1992]
(a) 
Proof of financial responsibility shall be carried in all motor vehicles registered in the state and operated in the city. The operator of such a motor vehicle shall exhibit proof on the demand of any peace officer who lawfully stops the operator while that officer is engaged in the performance of the duties of his office.
(b) 
As used in this section "proof of financial responsibility" means proof of the ability to respond in damages for liability, on account of accidents occurring subsequent to the effective date of proof, arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of a motor vehicle. Proof shall exhibit the extent of financial responsibility in dollar amounts not less than those required by Chapter 303, RSMo.
(c) 
The following items shall constitute proof of financial responsibility:
(1) 
An insurance identification card furnished by an insurer issuing a liability policy insuring the motor vehicle subject to the peace officer's lawful stop. The insurance identification card shall include all of the following information.
a. 
The name and address of the insurer.
b. 
The name and address of the named insured.
c. 
The policy number.
d. 
The effective dates of the policy, including month, day and year.
e. 
A description of the insured motor vehicle, including year and make or at least five (5) digits of the vehicle identification number or the word "Fleet" if the insurance policy covers five (5) or more vehicles.
f. 
The statement "THIS CARD MUST BE CARRIED IN THE INSURED MOTOR VEHICLE FOR PRODUCTION UPON DEMAND" prominently displayed on the card.
A motor vehicle liability insurance policy, a motor vehicle liability insurance binder, or a receipt which contains the policy information required in this subsection shall be satisfactory evidence of insurance in lieu of an insurance identification card.
(2) 
An insurance identification card furnished by the state director of revenue to any self-insurer for each motor vehicle so insured, as provided for in sections 303.024.4 and 303.220, RSMo.
Such an insurance identification card shall include all of the following information:
a. 
The name and address of the self insurer.
b. 
The word "self-insured".
c. 
The statement "THIS CARD MUST BE CARRIED IN THE SELF-INSURED MOTOR VEHICLE FOR PRODUCTION UPON DEMAND" prominently displayed on the card.
(3) 
A certificate furnished by the state treasurer, as provided for in section 303.240, RSMo., establishing that the owner and/or operator of the motor vehicle subject to the peace officer's lawful stop has deposited with the state treasurer cash or marketable securities in an amount sufficient under that statute to satisfy an execution on a judgment issued against such person making the deposit for damages resulting from the ownership, maintenance, use or operation of the motor vehicle after such deposit was made.
(4) 
Evidence of a surety bond filed with the state director of revenue as provided by section 303.230, RSMo.
(d) 
Any person found guilty of violation this section shall upon conviction be punished as provided in section 1-10 of this Code.
[Ord. No. 1607, § 1, 6-16-1994]
No driver shall operate a motor vehicle on any private lot, road, driveway, parking lot or any area which is not a public right-of-way, for the purpose of avoiding travel upon the right-of-way at an intersection involving one (1) or more rights-of-way.
[Ord. No. 1752, § 1, 9-18-1997]
It shall be unlawful for any operator of a motor vehicle to fail to give his or her full attention to the task of driving, or to fail to keep a proper lookout through the windshield, side windows, and rear and side view mirrors of the vehicle, for any motorized or nonmotorized vehicles, or pedestrians, which the operator may be approaching, or which may be approaching the operator, from any direction or from any street, driveway, or pedestrian area.
[Ord. No. 1753, § 2, 9-18-1997]
(a) 
As used in this section, the term "truck" means a motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained for the transportation of property.
(b) 
No person shall operate any truck, as defined in subsection (a) of this section, with a licensed gross weight of less than twelve thousand (12,000) pounds on any highway which is part of the state or federal highway system or when such truck is operated within the corporate limits of the city when any person under eighteen (18) years of age is riding in the unenclosed bed of such truck. No person under eighteen (18) years of age shall ride in the unenclosed bed of such truck when the truck is in operation.
(c) 
The provisions of this section shall not apply to:
(1) 
An employee engaged in the necessary discharge of the employee's duties where it is necessary to ride in the unenclosed bed of the truck;
(2) 
Any person while engaged in agricultural activities where it is necessary to ride in the unenclosed bed of the truck;
(3) 
Any person riding in the unenclosed bed of a truck while such truck is being operated in a parade, caravan or exhibition which is authorized by law;
(4) 
Any person riding in the unenclosed bed of a truck if such truck has installed a means of preventing such person from being discharged or such person is secured to the truck in a manner which will prevent the person from being thrown, falling or jumping from the truck;
(5) 
Any person riding in the unenclosed bed of a truck if such truck is being operated solely for the purpose of participating in a special event and it is necessary that the person ride in such unenclosed bed due to a lack of available seating. "Special event," for the purposes of this section, is a specific social activity of a definable duration which is participated in by the person riding in the unenclosed bed;
(6) 
Any person riding in the unenclosed bed of a truck if such truck is being operated solely for the purposes of providing assistance to, or ensuring the safety of, other persons engaged in a recreational activity; or
(7) 
Any person riding in the unenclosed bed of a truck if such truck is the only legally titled, licensed and insured vehicle owned by the family of the person riding in the unenclosed bed and there is insufficient room in the passenger cab of the truck to accommodate all passengers in the truck. For the purposes of this section, the term "family" shall mean any persons related within the first degree of consanguinity.
[Ord. No. 1830, § 1, 10-21-1999]
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any motor vehicle intentionally to harass or alarm another person who is inside a motor vehicle by intentionally or knowingly:
(1) 
Abruptly increasing or decreasing the speed of his or her vehicle; or
(2) 
Abruptly changing lanes; or
(3) 
Following the other person's vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent under the totality of the circumstances; or
(4) 
Impeding or obstructing the operation of the other person's motor vehicle; or
(5) 
Operating his or her vehicle in a manner that endangers or would be likely to endanger any person or property.
[Ord. No. 1898 § 1, 11-1-2001]
(a) 
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean:
(1) 
Construction zone or work zone means any area upon or around any highway which is visibly marked as an area where construction, maintenance or other work is occurring, including the lanes of highway leading up to the area upon which an activity described in this subsection is being performed, beginning at the point where appropriate signs directing motor vehicles to merge from one (1) lane into another lane are posted.
(2) 
Highway shall mean any public thoroughfare for vehicles, including state roads, county roads and public streets, avenues, boulevards, parkways or alleys.
(3) 
Moving violation means that character of traffic violation of traffic or motor vehicle operation ordinance of the city where at the time of violation the motor vehicle involved is in motion, except that the term does not include the driving of a motor vehicle without a valid motor vehicle registration license, or violations relating to sizes and weights of vehicles.
(b) 
Upon a conviction or a plea of guilty by any person for a moving violation, 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 offense occurred within a construction zone or a work zone. For purposes of this section, it is not necessary that the offense occur (i) when there is a person in the designated zone performing duties related to the reason for which the area was designated or (ii) when construction, maintenance or other work activity is actually taking place within the designated zone.
(c) 
Upon a conviction or plea of guilty by any person for a speeding violation, or a passing violation pursuant to subsection (f) hereof, the court shall assess a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), in addition to any other fine authorized by law, if the offense occurred within a construction zone or a work zone and at the time the speeding or passing violation occurred there was any person in such zone who was there to perform duties related to the reason for which the area was designated a construction zone or work zone. However, no person assessed an additional fine pursuant to this subsection shall also be assessed an additional fine pursuant to subsection (b) hereof, 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 signs have been erected upon or around a construction or work zone which are clearly visible from the highway and which state substantially the following message: "Warning: $250 fine for speeding or passing in this work zone".
(e) 
During any day in which no person is present in a construction zone or a work zone to perform duties related to the purpose of the zone, the sign required by subsection (d) hereof 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 required by subsection (d) hereof shall not be visible to motorists. The contractor performing the work shall be responsible for posting and removing or concealing the sign required by subsection (d) in compliance with 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. This subsection applies to a construction zone or work zone located upon a highway divided into two (2) 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 by an appropriate sign.
[Ord. No. 1996, § 1, 1-20-2005; Ord. No. 2008, § 1, 8-4-2005]
(a) 
Definitions. As used in this Section, the following terms shall mean:
BICYCLE
Every vehicle propelled solely by human power upon which any person may ride, having two (2) tandem wheels, except scooters and similar devices.
ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICE (EPAMD)
A self-balancing, two nontandem wheeled device designed to transport only one person, with an electric propulsion system with an average power of seven hundred fifty watts (one horsepower), whose maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a propulsion system while ridden by an operator who weighs one hundred seventy pounds, is less than twenty miles per hour. Persons under sixteen years of age shall not operate an electric personal assistive mobility device, except for an operator with a mobility-related disability.
MOTORIZED BICYCLE
Any two- or three-wheeled device having an automatic transmission and a motor and a cylinder capacity of not more than fifty (50) cubic centimeters, which produces less than three (3) gross brake horsepower, and is capable of propelling the device at a maximum speed of not more than thirty (30) miles per hour on level ground. A motorized bicycle shall be considered a motor vehicle for purposes of any homeowners' or renters' insurance policy.
SCOOTER
A device that typically has one (1) front and one (1) rear wheel and a low footboard between, is steered by a handlebar and is propelled either by pushing one foot against the ground while resting the other foot on the footboard or a motor. A scooter may have more than two (2) wheels.
(b) 
Scope of regulations. These regulations apply to bicyclists, motorized bicycle operators, scooter operators, roller bladders, roller skaters, electric personal assistive mobility devices (EPAMD) and skateboarders when such devices are operated upon any highway, roadway or alleyway or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of such devices subject to those exceptions stated by this Code. Operators of motorized scooters are not required to have vehicle registration, nor required to show proof of financial responsibility.
(c) 
Traffic laws to apply. Every person operating a bicycle, motorized bicycle, scooter, roller blades, roller skates, EPAMD or skateboards upon a highway, roadway or alleyway is granted all of the rights and is subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of this State declaring rules of the road applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this Chapter, and except as to those provisions of law and ordinance which by their nature can have no application.
(d) 
Obedience to traffic control devices.
(1) 
Any person operating a bicycle, motorized bicycle, scooter, roller blades, skateboards, EPAMD, or roller skates shall obey the instructions of official traffic control devices applicable to vehicles, unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer.
(2) 
Whenever authorized signs are erected indicating that no right or left or U-turn is permitted, no person operating a bicycle, motorized bicycle, scooter, roller blades, roller skates, EPAMD and skateboards shall disobey the direction of any such sign. Where such person dismounts from such devices to make any such turn, the person shall then obey the regulations applicable to pedestrians.
(e) 
Motorized devices — license and equipment required.
(1) 
No person shall operate a motorized bicycle or motorized scooter on any highways, streets or roads in this City unless the person has a valid license to operate a motor vehicle.
(2) 
No motorized bicycle or motorized scooter may be operated on any public thoroughfare located within this City which has been designated as part of the Federal interstate highway system.
(3) 
No person shall operate a motorized bicycle on any highways, streets or roads in this City unless it is equipped in accordance with the minimum requirements for construction and equipment of MOPEDS, Regulation VESC-17, approved July 1977, as promulgated by the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission, as amended.
(4) 
Motorized scooters shall be so equipped and maintained so as not to create excessive noise.
(f) 
Riding on bicycles, scooters or skateboards.
(1) 
A person propelling a bicycle or motorized bicycle shall not ride on the seat other than a permanent and regularly attached seat.
(2) 
No bicycle, motorized bicycle, scooter, roller blades, roller skates, EPAMD or skateboard shall be used to carry more persons at one (1) time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.
(g) 
Riding on highways, roads, alleyways.
(1) 
Every person operating a bicycle, motorized bicycle, scooter, or EPAMD on a highway, roadway or alleyway shall ride as near to the right side of the highway, roadway or alleyway as practicable and shall exercise due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.
(2) 
Persons riding bicycles, motorized bicycles, scooters, roller blades, roller skates, EPAMDs or skateboards shall not ride more than two (2) abreast except when riding on paths or part of roads set aside for the exclusive use of such devices.
(h) 
Speed. No person shall operate a bicycle, scooter, motorized bicycle, roller blades, roller skates, EPAMD or skateboard at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions nor shall such operator exceed the legal speed limit for the roadway while riding upon the roadway.
(i) 
Emerging from alleyway, private roadway or driveway. The operator of a bicycle, scooter, motorized bicycle, roller blades, roller skates, EPAMD or skateboard emerging from an alleyway, private roadway, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area, yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians approaching on the sidewalk or sidewalk area. Upon entering the highway or roadway, the operator shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the highway or roadway.
(j) 
Carrying articles. No person operating a bicycle, scooter, motorized bicycle, roller blades, roller skates, EPAMD or skateboard shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the rider from keeping at least one (1) hand upon the handlebars, as applicable.
(k) 
Parking. No person shall park a bicycle, scooter, motorized bicycle, roller blades, roller skates, EPAMD or skateboard upon a highway, roadway, or sidewalk in such a manner as to obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
(l) 
Lamps and other equipment on bicycles, etc.
(1) 
Every bicycle, scooter, motorized bicycle, roller blades, roller skates, EPAMD or skateboard, when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with and shall use a lamp on the front which emits a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet to the front and with a red, white or yellow reflector on the rear of a type which is visible from all directions from fifty (50) feet to three hundred (300) feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle. Alternatively, if the device in use is roller blades, roller skates or a skateboard, then the operator himself shall be equipped with sufficient reflectors or reflective material to make said operator visible from all directions when in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector.
(2) 
Every bicycle, scooter, motorized bicycle, roller blades, roller skates, EPAMD or skateboard shall be equipped with a brake, brakes or an appropriate braking mechanism which will enable its driver to stop the device within twenty-five (25) feet from a speed of ten (10) miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement.
(m) 
Roller skates, roller blades, skateboards and other devices — use of devices restricted at different places.
(1) 
No person upon roller skates, roller blades or a skateboard shall go upon any road except while crossing the road. When so crossing, such person shall be granted all of these rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to all other pedestrians.
(2) 
It shall be unlawful for any person upon a bicycle, a scooter, a motorized bicycle, EPAMD, or similar device to:
a. 
Ride in or upon any public property (including sidewalks) or private property of another, to include steps, staircases, ramps, banisters, courtyards, fountains, foyers, plazas and other improved areas associated with real property, without specific permission from the property owner or an agent thereof.
(3) 
It shall be unlawful for any person upon roller skates, roller blades, a skateboard, a bicycle, a scooter, a motorized bicycle, EPAMD, or similar device to:
a. 
Ride in or upon any school playground, parking garage, or paved lot, if the area has been posted to prohibit such devices or without specific permission from the property owner or an agent thereof.
b. 
Use such devices in a crowd or during a public event, except that a person with a demonstrable mobility-related disability may use an EPAMD unless such use would pose a hazard to public safety.
c. 
Latch onto a motor vehicle with the intent to secure a tow or ride.
(n) 
Penalty for violation. Any person who shall be convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. If a person seventeen (17) years of age or younger violates a provision of this Section, responding police officers may impound the device involved and retain possession of same until such time as the parent or guardian of the violator shall appear at the police department and claim the impounded device.
[Ord. No. 2020 § 1, 12-15-2005; Ord. No. 2620, 7-7-2022]
(a) 
All through tractor trailer truck and commercial vehicle traffic, except residential delivery vehicles or delivery vehicles which service businesses within the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors, is prohibited:
(1) 
On Chain of Rocks Road, Jennings Station Road, Bellefontaine Road traveling to Lewis and Clark (Highway 367); or
(2) 
Entering into the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors from Lewis and Clark (Highway 367) onto Jennings Station Road, Chain of Rocks Road, or onto Bellefontaine Road in the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors; or
(3) 
Traveling from North Broadway onto Bellefontaine Road, Chain of Rocks Road, or Jennings Station Road traveling to Highway 270 or exiting Highway 270; or
(4) 
Crossing under Highway 270 traveling into the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors onto any roadway of Bellefontaine Road, or traveling on Chambers Road entering into the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors.
When appropriate signs are posted prohibiting such travel, no person, firm or corporation shall operate any through tractor trailer truck or commercial vehicle traffic, except residential delivery vehicle traffic or delivery vehicles servicing businesses within the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors, in violation of this section.
(b) 
Any person, firm or corporation who shall be convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be subject to punishment as provided under the general penalty provisions of section 1-10 of this Code, as amended.
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State law reference — Speed regulations, RSMo. § 300.205 et seq.
[Code 1964, § 17-46; Ord. No. 1715, § 1, 11-7-1996]
No person shall drive or operate a motor vehicle, except emergency vehicles on emergency runs, on any street, boulevard or thoroughfare in the city at any time at a rate of speed in excess of twenty (20) miles per hour, or at such other rate as may be fixed by this Code or other city ordinance, when signs are in place giving notice of the applicable speed limit.
[Code 1964, § 17-47]
No person shall operate a commercial motor vehicle at a rate of speed in excess of twenty (20) miles per hour, except on those streets or portions thereof designated by ordinance from time to time.
[Code 1964, § 17-48]
No person shall operate a motor vehicle equipped with iron or other metal tires at a greater rate of speed than five (5) miles per hour.
[Code 1964, § 17-49]
No person shall drive or operate a motor vehicle in a legally designated central business district at a rate of speed in excess of twenty (20) miles per hour, or in a legally designated school zone at a rate of speed in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour.
[Code 1964, § 17-50]
No person shall drive or propel any vehicle at any time at a speed greater than that indicated on any street or portions thereof as established by ordinance from time to time.
[Code 1964, § 17-51]
The police department shall post or cause to be posted, at all entrances to the city, signs complying with the state highway commission's manual for traffic control devices, indicating the speed limits provided in sections 17-131, 17-132, and 17-133, and at all entrances to districts and school zones, signs indicating the speed limits provided in section 17-131. Signs shall also be posted at each end of the streets established under section 17-135, showing the maximum speed permitted on each such street.
[Code 1964, § 17-52]
It shall be unlawful for any person unnecessarily to drive at such a slow speed or in such position on the roadway so as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when the vehicle is a truck and trailer and reduced speed is necessary for the safe operation, or because upon a grade or when the vehicle is a truck and trailer necessarily or in compliance with law proceeding at reduced speed. Traffic and police officers are hereby authorized to enforce this section by directions to operators, and in the event of apparent disobedience of this section and refusal to comply with direction of any officer in accordance therewith, the continued slow operation by any operator shall be unlawful.
[Code 1964, § 17-53]
No person shall drive or operate a vehicle used primarily for advertising purposes or display of poster or placards or any article for the inspection of the public on such vehicle or as a part thereof, at a rate of speed less than twelve (12) miles per hour, and the operator of such vehicle shall move the same continuously and shall not stop the same except when ordered by any police officer or in obedience to traffic signals or signs.
[Ord. No. 1501, § 1, 11-21-1991]
No person shall operate any motor vehicle on any parking lot open or available for use by the public at a speed in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour at any time; provided however, that no person shall be convicted of violating this section unless signs reflecting this speed limit shall have been posted on the lot where the violation is alleged to have occurred.