[CC 1976 §340.010]
The driver of any vehicle other than one on official business
shall not follow any fire apparatus traveling in response to a fire
alarm 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.
[CC 1976 §340.020]
No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a Fire
Department when laid down on any street, private driveway or streetcar
track, to be used at any fire or alarm of fire, without the consent
of the Fire Department Official in command.
[CC 1976 §340.030]
No driver of a vehicle shall drive between the vehicles comprising
a funeral or other authorized procession while they are in motion
and when such vehicles are conspicuously designated as required in
this Title. This provision shall not apply at intersections where
traffic is controlled by traffic control signals or Police Officers.
[CC 1976 §340.040]
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.
[CC 1976 §340.050]
A funeral composed of a procession of vehicles shall be identified
as such by the display upon the outside of each vehicle of a pennant
or other identifying insignia or by such other method as may be determined
and designated by the Traffic Division.
[CC 1976 §340.060]
No funeral, procession or parade containing two hundred (200)
or more persons or fifty (50) or more vehicles except the forces of
the United States Army or Navy, the military forces of this State
and the forces of the Police and Fire Departments, shall occupy, march
or proceed along any street except in accordance with a permit issued
by the Chief of Police and such other regulations as are set forth
herein which may apply.
[CC 1976 §340.070]
The driver of a vehicle shall not drive within any sidewalk
area except on a permanent or temporary driveway.
[CC 1976 §340.080]
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.
[CC 1976 §340.280]
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.
[CC 1976 §340.090]
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.
[Ord. No. 2088 §1, 3-25-1997]
A.
Every person operating or riding as a passenger on any motorcycle or motortricycle, as defined in Section 300.020 of this Title, upon any public road within the corporate limits of the City shall wear protective headgear at all times the vehicle is in motion. The protective headgear shall meet reasonable standards and specifications established by the Director of Revenue of the State of Missouri.
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.
[Ord. No. 2885 § II, 4-11-2017[1]]
A.
Golf cart regulations.
1.
No golf cart shall be operated upon any State highway, and no
golf cart shall be operated upon a City street with a posted speed
limit greater than 25 miles per hour; provided, however, that this
shall not prohibit a golf cart operator otherwise meeting all applicable
requirements from crossing the golf cart at an intersection of any
State highway or a City street with a posted speed limit greater than
25 miles per hour so long as the posted speed limit of the State highway
or City street at the point of crossing is not greater than 45 miles
per hour.
2.
Golf carts operated on City streets shall be equipped with adequate
brakes, two headlights and two tail/brake lights.
3.
Each person operating a golf cart on City streets shall possess
a valid driver's license.
4.
The golf cart shall be insured for liability coverage for operation
of the golf cart upon a City street, alley or highway. Proof of such
financial responsibility and insurance coverage shall be carried at
all times in the insured golf cart or by the operator of the golf
cart, and shall be produced upon demand by any Police Officer who
lawfully stops such golf cart operator. However, no person shall be
found guilty of failing to produce proof of financial responsibility
if the operator demonstrates to the court that he or she met the financial
responsibility requirements of this section at the time the Police
Officer wrote the citation.
5.
No person shall ride on or operate a golf cart upon any sidewalk
within the City or within the boundaries of any City park, except
in designated parking areas.
6.
The golf cart shall be operated primarily for non-commercial
purposes.
7.
The golf cart operator and any passengers in the golf cart shall
wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt, provided the golf
cart is equipped with such a safety belt for the operator and/or said
passengers, unless any such person has a medical reason for failing
to have a safety belt fastened about his or her body.
8.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, the golf cart
operator shall observe all State traffic law and City ordinance provisions
regarding the rules of the road while operating the golf cart upon
a City street, State highway or alley.
B.
Low-Speed Vehicle Regulations.
1.
A low-speed vehicle may be operated upon a City street as provided herein if it otherwise meets the definition set forth in Section 300.020.
2.
Every person operating a low-speed vehicle shall be granted
all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to
the driver of any other motor vehicle except as to the special regulations
in this section and except as to those provisions which by their nature
can have no application.
3.
The operator of a low-speed vehicle shall observe all traffic
laws and local ordinances regarding the rules of the road.
4.
Each person operating a low-speed vehicle on City streets shall
possess a valid driver's license.
5.
The low-speed vehicle shall be insured for liability coverage
for operation of the low-speed vehicle upon a City street, alley or
highway. Proof of such financial responsibility and insurance coverage
shall be carried at all times in the insured low-speed vehicle or
by the operator of the low-speed vehicle, and shall be produced upon
demand by any Police Officer who lawfully stops such low-speed vehicle
operator. However, no person shall be found guilty of failing to produce
proof of financial responsibility if the operator demonstrates to
the court that he or she met the financial responsibility requirements
of this section at the time the Police Officer wrote the citation.
6.
A low-speed vehicle shall not be operated on a City street with
a posted speed limit greater than 35 miles per hour. The provisions
of this subsection shall not prohibit a low-speed vehicle from crossing
a street or highway with a posted speed limit greater than 35 miles
per hour so long as the posted speed limit of the street or highway
at the point of crossing is not greater than 45 miles per hour.
7.
A low-speed vehicle shall be exempt from the requirements of
Sections 307.350 to 307.402, RSMo., for purposes of titling and registration.
Low-speed vehicles shall comply with the standards in 49 CFR 571.3
and 571.500.
8.
All low-speed vehicles shall be manufactured in compliance with
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration standards for low-speed
vehicles in 49 CFR 571.3 and 571.500.
9.
No person shall ride on or operate a low-speed vehicle upon
any sidewalk within the City or within the boundaries of any City
park, except in designated parking areas.
[1]
Editor's Note: Section II of this ordinance repealed former
Section 340.115, Motorized Play Vehicles Prohibited, adopted and/or
amended 4-5-2006 by Ord. No. 2458.
A.
No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle, as defined in Section 300.020, upon the streets and highways of this City, except as follows:
1.
All-terrain vehicles owned and operated by a Governmental entity
for official use;
2.
All-terrain vehicles operated for agricultural purposes or industrial
on-premise purposes between the official sunrise and sunset on the
day of operation;
3.
All-terrain vehicles whose operators carry a special permit issued
by this City pursuant to Section 304.013, RSMo.
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 operator's
or chauffeur's license, but shall not be required to have passed an
examination for the operation of a motorcycle, and the vehicle shall
be operated at speeds of less than thirty (30) miles per hour. When
operated on a street or highway, an all-terrain vehicle shall have
a bicycle safety flag, which extends not less than seven (7) feet
above the ground, attached to the rear of the vehicle. The bicycle
safety flag shall be triangular in shape with an area of not less
than thirty (30) square inches and shall be dayglow in color.
D.
No
person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle:
1.
In any careless way so as to endanger the person or property of another;
2.
While under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance;
or
3.
Without a securely fastened safety helmet on the head of an individual
who operates an all-terrain vehicle or who is being towed or otherwise
propelled by an all-terrain vehicle, unless the individual is at least
eighteen (18) years of age.
E.
No
operator of an all-terrain vehicle shall carry a passenger, except
for agricultural purposes.
F.
A violation
of this Section shall be a misdemeanor.
[CC 1976 §340.100]
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.
[CC 1976 §340.110]
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.
[CC 1976 §340.220; Ord. No. 2063 §1, 10-8-1996]
A.
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.
B.
The
bell of a railroad locomotive may be constantly sounded while said
locomotive is approaching and passing through all road and street
crossings within the City of Shrewsbury. The whistle or horn of a
railroad locomotive shall not be sounded within the City.
No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety
zone.
[CC 1976 §340.130]
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 his/her
vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
B.
The
driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another
vehicle only under the following conditions:
1.
When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;
2.
Upon a City street with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width
for two (2) or more lines of vehicles in each direction;
3.
Upon a one-way street;
4.
Upon any highway outside of a City with unobstructed pavement of
sufficient width and clearly marked for four (4) or more lines of
traffic.
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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 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.
[CC 1976 §340.140]
The driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more
closely than is reasonably safe and prudent, having due regard for
the speed of such vehicle and the traffic upon and the condition of
the roadway. Vehicles being driven upon any roadway outside of a business
or residence district in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing
other vehicles, shall be so operated, except in a funeral procession
or in a duly authorized parade, so as to allow sufficient space between
each such vehicle or combination of vehicles as to enable any other
vehicle to overtake or pass such vehicles in safety. This Section
shall in no manner affect Section 304.044, RSMo., relating to distance
between trucks traveling on the highway.
[Ord. No. 2407 §1, 7-16-2004]
A.
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.
Increasing or decreasing the speed of his or her vehicle; or
2.
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.
[CC 1976 §340.180; Ord. No. 846 §1, 9-8-1964]
A.
The
City Traffic Engineer shall make recommendations for the designation
of a no passing zone for those areas where, in his/her opinion, drivers
of motor vehicles cannot safely pass another vehicle being driven
in the same direction.
B.
Whenever
any ordinance of this City designates a no passing zone, said zone
shall be indicated by a yellow-painted line immediately next to the
white-painted center line of the roadway in lane of travel. In addition
to said line, a sign of adequate size which reads "No Passing Zone"
shall be placed at the start of said zone.
C.
All
motor vehicles, including varieties of motorcycles and motor bicycles,
shall observe no passing zones except those vehicles responding to
emergency calls. Said emergency vehicles responding to emergency calls
may, by exercising proper caution, pass other moving vehicles in said
zones.
D.
Upon
those streets and/or parts of streets designated in the corresponding
schedule, a no passing zone is hereby created.
[Ord. No. 2982, 3-10-2020]
A.
Except
as otherwise provided in this Section, no person twenty-one (21) years
of age or younger operating a moving motor vehicle on the roads of
this City shall, by means of a hand-held electronic wireless communications
device, send, read, or write a text message or electronic message.
B.
Except
as otherwise provided in this Section, no person shall operate a commercial
motor vehicle while using a hand-held mobile telephone.
C.
Except
as otherwise provided in this Section, no person shall operate a commercial
motor vehicle while using a wireless communications device to send,
read, or write a text message or electronic message.
D.
E.
Nothing
in this Section shall be construed or interpreted as prohibiting a
person from making or taking part in a telephone call, by means of
a hand-held electronic wireless communications device, while operating
a non-commercial motor vehicle on the roads this City.
F.
As
used in this Section, "electronic message" means
a self-contained piece of digital communication that is designed or
intended to be transmitted between hand-held electronic wireless communication
devices. "Electronic message," includes, but is not limited to, electronic
mail, a text message, an instant message, or a command or request
to access an internet site.
G.
As
used in this Section "hand-held electronic wireless communications
device" includes any hand-held cellular phone, palm pilot,
blackberry, or other mobile electronic device used to communicate
verbally or by text or electronic messaging, but shall not apply to
any device that is permanently embedded into the architecture and
design of the motor vehicle.
H.
As
used in this Section, "making or taking part in a telephone
call" means listening to or engaging in verbal communication
through a hand-held electronic wireless communication device.
I.
As
used in this Section, "send, read, or write a text message
or electronic message" means using a hand-held electronic
wireless telecommunications device to manually communicate with any
person by using an electronic message. Sending, reading or writing
a text message or electronic message does not including reading, selecting,
or entering a phone number or name into a hand-held electronic wireless
communications device for the purpose of making a telephone call.
J.
The
provisions of this Section shall not apply to:
1.
The operator of a vehicle that is lawfully parked or stopped;
2.
Any of the following while in the performance of their official duties:
a Law Enforcement Officer; a member of a Fire Department; or the operator
of a public or private ambulance;
3.
The use of factory-installed or aftermarket global positioning systems
(GPS) or wireless communication devices used to transmit or receive
data as part of a digital dispatch system;
4.
The use of voice operated technology;
5.
The use of two-way radio transmitters or receivers by a licensee
of the Federal Communications Commissions in the Amateur Radio Service.
[CC 1976 §340.190; Ord. No. 1259 §1, 1-25-1977; Ord. No. 2982, 3-10-2020]
A.
Every
person operating a motor vehicle on the roads of this City shall drive
the vehicle in a careful and prudent manner and at a rate of speed
so as to not endanger the property of another or the life or limb
of any person and shall at all times exercise the highest degree of
care.
B.
It
shall be prima facie evidence that a vehicle operator is not exercising
the highest degree of care if the operator of a moving vehicle engages
in any conduct that causes his or her vision or attention to be obscured,
diminished or directed elsewhere than the path of travel or safe operation
of the vehicle, including, but not limited to, by using a mirror to
engage in grooming; reading anything located in the vehicle other
than the operation information displayed on vehicle gauges and equipment;
writing; drawing; manually inputting information into a GPS or mapping
device; or turning one's head substantially away from the path of
travel to observe things in the vehicle or outside the vehicle but
contrary to the path of travel.
[CC 1976 §340.200; Ord. No. 754 §10.1, 1-31-1961]
No person shall board or alight from any vehicle while such
vehicle is in motion.
[CC 1976 §340.210; Ord. No. 754 §10.2, 1-31-1961]
No person shall ride on any vehicle upon any portion thereof
not designated or intended for use of passengers. This provision shall
not apply to an employee engaged in the necessary discharge of a duty,
or to persons riding within truck bodies in the space intended for
merchandise.
[Ord. No. 2716 §1, 5-28-2013]
A.
No
person shall operate any truck, as defined in Section 301.010, RSMo.,
with a licensed gross weight of less than twelve thousand (12,000)
pounds when such truck is operated within the corporate limits of
this 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. Any person who operates a truck with a licensed
gross weight of less than twelve thousand (12,000) pounds in violation
of this Section shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) plus court costs. The provisions
of this Section shall not apply to:
1.
Any 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 purposes of participating in a special
event and it is necessary that the person ride in such unenclosed
bed due to the 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;
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 such truck. For the purposes of this Subsection,
the "family" shall mean any persons related within
the first degree of consanguinity.
[CC 1976 §340.240; Ord. No. 1473 §1, 7-20-1982]
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 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.
[CC 1976 §340.250; Ord. No. 1484 §1, 10-26-1982]
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
where vehicles are obliged to move in one 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 law.
3.
When the right-half of a roadway is closed to traffic while under
construction or repair.
4.
Upon a roadway designated by ordinance 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 in a crossover or intersection.
D.
The
authorities in charge of any highway may erect signs temporarily designating
lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction, regardless
of the center line of the highway, and all authorized 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 sign-posted to give notice of such allocation;
3.
Upon all highways any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal
speed of traffic thereon shall be driven in the right-hand lane for
traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand edge or curb,
except as otherwise provided by law.
4.
Official signs may be erected by proper authorities who 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
(1/2) 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.
[CC 1976 §340.260; Ord. No. 1483 §1, 10-26-1982]
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
his/her vehicle, if the movement of other vehicles may reasonably
be affected by such checking of speed, shall extend his/her arm at
an angle below horizontal so that the same may be seen in the rear
of his/her vehicle;
2.
An operator or driver intending to turn his/her vehicle to the right
shall extend his/her arm at an angle above horizontal so that the
same may be seen in front of and in the rear of his/her vehicle, and
shall slow down and approach the intersecting highway as near as practicable
to the right side of the highway along which he/she is proceeding
before turning;
3.
An operator or driver intending to turn his/her vehicle to the left
shall extend his/her arm in a horizontal position so that the same
may be seen in the rear of his/her vehicle, and shall slow down and
approach the intersecting highway so that the left side of his/her
vehicle shall be as near as practicable to the center line of the
highway along which he/she 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 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 this State after January 1, 1954.
[Ord. No. 2755 §2, 2-28-2014]
A.
Upon the first conviction or plea of guilty by any person for a moving
violation as defined in Section 302.010, RSMo., or any 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 offense occurred within a construction zone or a work
zone. Upon a second or subsequent such conviction or plea of guilty,
the court shall assess a fine of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) in
addition to any other fine authorized to be imposed by law.
B.
Upon the first conviction or plea of guilty by any person for any speeding violation, or a passing violation under Subsection (D) 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 offense 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. Upon a second or subsequent such conviction 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 Subsection shall also be assessed an additional fine under Subsection (A) of this Section, and no person shall be assessed an additional fine under this Subsection if no signs have been posted under Subsection (C) of this Section.
C.
The penalty authorized by Subsection (B) of this Section shall only be assessed by the court if the City or the Missouri Department of Transportation or a contractor or subcontractor performing work for the City or the Missouri Department of Transportation has erected signs upon or around a construction zone or work zone which are clearly visible from the City street or State highway and which state substantially the following message: "Warning: minimum $250 fine for speeding or passing in this work zone when workers are present."
D.
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
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 (1) lane into another lane and not pass by appropriate signs
or traffic control devices erected by the City or the Missouri Department
of Transportation or a contractor or subcontractor performing work
for the City of Missouri Department of Transportation.
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 when City or other workers or equipment
are working and when appropriate signs or traffic control devices
have been erected by the City or Missouri Department of Transportation
or a contractor or subcontractor performing work for the City or Missouri
Department of Transportation.
E.
The additional fines imposed by this Section shall not be construed
to enhance the assessment of court costs or the assessment of points
under Section 302.302, RSMo.
[Ord. No. 2756 §2, 2-28-2014]
A.
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:
1.
Exceeding the posted speed limit by fifteen (15) miles per hour
or more;
2.
Overtaking or passing another motor vehicle within an active
emergency zone;
3.
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;
4.
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;
5.
Physically assaulting, attempting to assault, or threatening
to assault an emergency responder with a motor vehicle or other instrument;
or
6.
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.
B.
Upon a finding of guilt or a plea of guilty for committing the offense of endangerment of an emergency responder under Subsection (A) of this Section, the court shall assess a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).
C.
Except for the offense established under Subsection (A)(6), 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 (1) or more emergency responders were responding to an active emergency.
D.
No person shall be cited for, or found guilty of, endangerment of
an emergency responder, for any act or omission otherwise constituting
an offense under 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.
E.
Upon a 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 those violations described in Subsection (A) 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.
