Title 10
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Chapters:
10.04 Definitions
10.08 Administration
10.12 Enforcements
10.16 Accidents– Duties
10.20 Traffic-Control Devices
10.24 Rules of the Road
10.28 Speed Limits
10.32 Careless Driving and Reckless Driving
10.36 Turning
10.40 Stopping, Standing and Parking
10.44 Pedestrians
10.48 Vehicle Equipment
10.52 Licenses
10.56 Weight and Size Limits
10.60 Truck Routes
10.64 Motorcycles
10.68 Snowmobiles
10.72 Railroads
10.76 Bicycles
10.80 Parades and Processions
10.84 Miscellaneous Regulations
Chapter 10.04
DEFINITIONS
Sections:
10.04.010 Generally.
10.04.020 Authorized emergency vehicle.
10.04.030 Business district.
10.04.040 Crosswalk.
10.04.050 Curb.
10.04.060 Department.
10.04.070 Double parking.
10.04.080 Driver or operator.
10.04.090 Left-hand side of a street.
10.04.100 Motor vehicle.
10.04.110 Parking.
10.04.120 Pedestrian.
10.04.130 Private road or driveway.
10.04.140 Residence district.
10.04.150 Right-hand side of a street.
10.04.160 Right-of-way.
10.04.170 Roadway.
10.04.180 Sidewalk.
10.04.190 Street.
10.04.200 Street intersection.
10.04.210 Through streets.
10.04.220 Vehicle.
10.04.010 Generally.
Terms used in this title, unless the content otherwise plainly requires, shall have the meanings set forth in this chapter.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.020 Authorized emergency vehicle.
"Authorized emergency vehicle" means vehicles of the fire department (fire patrol), police vehicles and such ambulances and emergency vehicles of municipal departments or public service corporations as are designated or authorized by the chief of police.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.030 Business district.
"Business district" means and includes the following streets and avenues in the city of Redfield: Third Street West at south edge of city limits to junction with Seventh Avenue; Seventh Avenue from the right-of-way of the Northwestern Railroad Company to Fourth Street East; Main Street from Fifth Avenue to Commercial Lane; Sixth Avenue from First Street West to First Street East, and those portions of the intersecting streets and alleys included within the boundaries of said district.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.040 Crosswalk.
"Crosswalk" means that portion of a roadway ordinarily included within the prolongation of curb and property lines at intersections, whether marked or not, or any other portion of a roadway clearly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface of the street.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.050 Curb.
"Curb" means the extreme edge or lateral boundary of a roadway, whether marked by curbing or not.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.060 Department.
"Department" means the police department of the city of Redfield, South Dakota.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.070 Double parking.
"Double parking" means the standing of a vehicle upon a street at the rear of another vehicle which is parked diagonally at the curb, or the standing of a vehicle upon the street alongside and parallel to another vehicle which is parked parallel at the curb.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.080 Driver or operator.
"Driver" or "operator" means any person who is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.090 Left-hand side of a street.
"Left-hand side of a street" means the side to the left of the vehicle as it moves forward.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.100 Motor vehicle.
"Motor vehicle" means every vehicle which is self-propelled.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.110 Parking.
"Parking" means the standing of a vehicle, whether attended or unattended upon a roadway, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading passengers, or in obedience to traffic regulations or traffic signs or signals.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.120 Pedestrian.
"Pedestrian" means any person afoot.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.130 Private road or driveway.
"Private road or driveway" means every road or driveway not open to the use of the public for vehicular travel.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.140 Residence district.
"Residence district" means and includes all streets and avenues in the city of Redfield except those designated in the phrase "business district" as defined in Section 10.04.030.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.150 Right-hand side of a street.
"Right-hand side of a street" means the side to the right of the vehicle as it moves forward.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.160 Right-of-way.
"Right-of-way" means the privilege of the immediate use of the street.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.170 Roadway.
"Roadway" means that portion of a street devoted to vehicular traffic.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.180 Sidewalk.
"Sidewalk" means that portion of the street between the curb lines and the adjacent property lines.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.190 Street.
"Street" means any street, avenue, boulevard, alley, highway or public place set apart for public vehicular traffic.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.200 Street intersection.
"Street intersection" means that portion of a street where a joins another at an angle, whether or not it crosses the other street, and shall include the full width of the street between the curblines, extended, of the intersecting streets.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.210 Through streets.
"Through streets" means streets, or parts thereof, that have been so designated and marked, by order of the city council.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
10.04.220 Vehicle.
"Vehicle" means every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a street, excepting devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks; provided, that for the purpose of this title a bicycle or an animal that is being ridden, driven or led shall be deemed a vehicle.
(Prior code § 12.0101 (part))
Chapter 10.08 Sections:
10.08.010 Adoption of enforcement regulations– Police departments authority.
10.08.020 Traffic direction.
10.08.010 Adoption of enforcement regulations– Police departments authority.
The chief of police, with the approval of the council, is empowered to make and enforce regulations necessary to make effective the provisions of this title and to make temporary regulations to cover emergencies or special conditions, provided any such regulations are not inconsistent with the provisions of this title.
(Prior code § 12.0105)
10.08.020 Traffic direction.
Police officers shall direct all traffic in conformance with traffic laws and ordinance; provided, that in the event of a fire or other emergency, or to expedite traffic or to safeguard pedestrians, officers of the police or fire department may direct traffic as conditions may require.
(Prior code § 12.0103)
Chapter 10.12 Sections:
10.12.010 Police department– Duty.
10.12.020 Compliance with police officers orders.
10.12.030 Applicability of provisions to public employees and emergency vehicles.
10.12.040 Traffic violations– Voluntary appearance for deemed acceptable– Exceptions.
10.12.050 Traffic violations– Notice to appear– Contents– Failure to appear.
10.12.060 Traffic violations– Deposit of fine or posting of bond.
10.12.070 Traffic violations– Failure to appear.
10.12.080 License plate deemed prima facie evidence for purpose of traffic violations.
10.12.010 Police department– Duty.
A. It shall be the duty of the chief of the police department to enforce all the regulations and requirements of this title.
B. Whenever any police officer shall find a vehicle standing or parked upon any street, as defined in this chapter, in the city, in violation of any of the provisions of this title, he is authorized to move such vehicle to a position and location permitted under the sections of this title relating to parked vehicles.
C. The chief of police shall make a report to the city council once a month for all notices issued, arrests made, and finds collected for violations of this title.
(Prior code § 12.0102)
10.12.020 Compliance with police officers orders.
It is unlawful for any person to refuse or fail to comply with any lawful order, signal or direction of a police officer.
(Prior code § 12.0104)
10.12.030 Applicability of provisions to public employees and emergency vehicles.
A. The provisions of this title shall apply to the operator of any vehicle owned by or used in the service of the U.S. Government, this state, county or city, and it is unlawful for any such operator to violate any of the provisions of this title, except as otherwise permitted in this title.
B. The provisions of this title regulating the movement, parking and standing of vehicles shall not apply to authorized emergency vehicles as defined in Section 10.04.020 while the operator of such vehicle is operating the same in an emergency in the necessary performance of public duties. This exemption shall not, however, protect the driver of any such vehicle from the consequence of a reckless disregard of the safety of others.
(Prior code § 12.0106)
10.12.040 Traffic violations– Voluntary appearance for deemed acceptable– Exceptions.
Except in cases of driving while intoxicated or under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any stupefying or exhilarating drug and except in the more serious and aggravated cases of speeding or careless and reckless driving, and except when reasonably necessary to secure appearance, a person charged with violation of a traffic ordinance of the city by a police officer need not be arrested in the regular manner but may first be given an opportunity, after notice, to appear voluntarily to answer for such traffic violation.
(Prior code § 12.0720)
10.12.050 Traffic violations– Notice to appear– Contents– Failure to appear.
A person charged with violation of a traffic ordinance shall be given a notice to appear before the city justice court or at police headquarters at the time stated in such notice, which shall be within seven days from the time of the offense, and that in event of failure to do so, a warrant will be issued for his arrest. The notice shall state the name and address of the offender, if known, the license number and make of the vehicle involved in the violation, the nature, date and location of the offense and the time and place where the offender is to appear to answer to the charges. The notice shall be made in duplicate and the portion of the original stating the offense and the place and time to appear, shall be given to the owner or driver charged with the offense, or left in or upon the vehicle involved in the violation.
(Prior code § 12.0721)
10.12.060 Traffic violations– Deposit of fine or posting of bond.
A person who has received a notice of traffic violation as provided in the preceding section shall appear at the time and place specified in such notice. In cases of parking violations and other minor traffic violations for which the person charged has been ordered to appear at the police station he may make a deposit for the fine as authorized by the court and sign a statement authorizing a city justice or clerk in the city justice court to enter his plea of guilty to the offense, then he shall not be required to appear in court. Any person who has been guilty of three or more violations of the provisions of the traffic ordinances of this city shall not be permitted to deposit the fine as hereinabove authorized, but must post a bond in the amount of fifty dollars for his appearance in court at the time specified by the department.
(Prior code § 12.0722)
10.12.070 Traffic violations– Failure to appear.
Upon failure of a person to appear in response to a notice of traffic violation as provided herein, he shall be subject to arrest in the manner otherwise provided by law.
(Prior code § 12.0723)
10.12.080 License plate deemed prima facie evidence for purpose of traffic violations.
In any proceeding for violations of the provisions of this title relating to the operation or parking of motor vehicles, the registration plate displayed on such motor vehicle shall constitute in evidence a prima facie presumption that the owner of such motor vehicle was the person who was operating or parked such motor vehicle at the time when such violation occurred or who parked such motor vehicle at the point where such violation occurred.
(Prior code § 12.0724)
Chapter 10.16 Sections:
10.16.010 Duty to stop.
10.16.020 Duty to report.
10.16.030 Duty upon striking an animal.
10.16.040 Duty upon striking an unattended vehicle.
10.16.050 Garage keepers duty to report damaged vehicles.
10.16.010 Duty to stop.
The driver of any vehicle involved in any accident resulting in injury or death to any person or damage to property shall immediately stop and give his name and address, and the registration number of his vehicle and exhibit his registration receipt to the person struck or the driver or occupants of any vehicle collided with, and shall render to any person injured in such accident reasonable assistance, including the carrying of such person to a physician or surgeon for medical treatment if it is apparent that such treatment is necessary or is requested by the injured person.
(Prior code § 12.0701)
10.16.020 Duty to report.
A. The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injuries or death to any person, or property damage to any apparent extent, shall report to the police station forthwith in case of injury, and within twenty-four hours in case of property damage only.
B. The police department shall forward a copy of every such report so filed with it to the superintendent of the division of motor patrol. The superintendent may require the police department to file supplemental reports of accidents upon forms furnished by it whenever the original report is insufficient in the opinion of the superintendent of the division of motor patrol. Such reports shall be without prejudice, shall be for the information of the police department and shall not be open to public inspection. The fact that such reports have been made shall be admissible in evidence solely to prove a compliance with this section, but no such report or any part thereof or statement contained therein shall be admissible in evidence for any other purpose in any trial, civil or criminal arising out of such accidents.
(Prior code § 12.0702)
10.16.030 Duty upon striking an animal.
The driver of any vehicle which collides with any dog or domestic animal causing injury thereto shall stop and attempt to notify the owner; if the owner cannot be notified at once, the driver shall report the accident to the police department in order that the injured animal may be properly cared for.
(Prior code § 12.0703)
10.16.040 Duty upon striking an unattended vehicle.
The driver of any vehicle which collides with any vehicle which is unattended shall immediately stop and shall then and there either locate and notify the operator or owner of such vehicle of the name and address of the driver and owner of the vehicle striking the unattended vehicle or shall leave in a conspicuous place in or on the vehicle struck a written notice giving the name and address of the driver and the owner of the vehicle doing the striking, and a statement of the circumstances thereof. The driver shall also notify the police department of such accident.
(Prior code § 12.0704)
10.16.050 Garage keepers duty to report damaged vehicles.
The person in charge of any garage, repair shop, or service station to which is brought any motor vehicle which shows evidence of having been involved in a serious accident or struck by any bullet shall report to the police headquarters of this city within twenty-four hours after such motor vehicle is received, giving the engine number and the name and address of the owner, or operator of such vehicle.
(Prior code § 12.0705)
Chapter 10.20 Sections:
10.20.010 Duty to determine and designate type and character.
10.20.020 Duty to place and maintain.
10.20.030 Signs required for enforcement.
10.20.040 Obedience required.
10.20.050 Traffic control signals.
10.20.060 Interference unlawful.
10.20.070 Displaying unofficial devices prohibited.
10.20.080 Authority to designate crosswalks.
10.20.010 Duty to determine and designate type and character.
The city council shall by resolution determine and designate the character or type of all official traffic signs and signals; provided, that all traffic signs and signals now erected and in operation are designated official traffic signs and signals.
(Prior code § 12.0601(A) (part))
10.20.020 Duty to place and maintain.
Subject to this selection, the chief of police is authorized, and as to those signs and signals required hereunder, it shall be his duty, to place and maintain or cause to be placed and maintained all official traffic signs and signals. All signs and signals required hereunder for a particular purpose shall be approved by the city council, and as far as practicable, standard throughout the city.
(Prior code § 12.0601(A) (part))
10.20.030 Signs required for enforcement.
No provisions of this title for which signs are required shall be enforceable against an alleged violator, if, at the time and place of the alleged violation the sign herein required is not in proper position and sufficiently legible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person.
(Prior code § 12.0601(B))
10.20.040 Obedience required.
It is unlawful for any operator to disobey the instructions of any official traffic sign or signal upon the street placed in accordance with the provisions of this title, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.
(Prior code § 12.0602)
10.20.050 Traffic control signals.
Whenever traffic is controlled by traffic control signals exhibiting successively one at a time the color green for go, yellow or amber for caution, and red for stop or flashing signals, traffic shall be regulated and controlled as follows:
A. Green means go. Vehicular traffic facing a green signal may proceed straight through or may turn right or left if the traffic-control signal is at an intersection, unless such turns at such place are otherwise prohibited, but vehicular traffic shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians lawfully within the roadway intersection or crosswalk controlled by the signal at the time such signal is exhibited. Pedestrians facing the green signal may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked cross-walk.
B. Yellow or amber when shown following the green signal means caution. Vehicular traffic facing the yellow or amber signal shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk except that if such stop cannot be made in Safety a vehicle may be driven cautiously through the roadway, intersection or crosswalk controlled by the signal. Pedestrians facing the yellow or amber signal are thereby advised that there is not enough time to cross the roadway and shall remain on the curbline and not proceed across the roadway controlled by the signal until the next green signal appears.
C. Red means stop. Vehicular traffic facing the red signal shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection or at a limit line when marked and shall remain standing and shall not enter the intersection or roadway to the front until the green signal is shown. Pedestrians facing the red signal shall not proceed across the roadway to the front until the next green signal appears.
D. A flashing red signal means stop. Vehicular traffic facing the flashing red signal shall first stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection or at a limit line when marked and may then proceed with caution and with regard to the rules of right-of-way.
E. A flashing yellow or amber signal means caution. Vehicular traffic facing the yellow or amber flashing signal may proceed through the intersection or pass such signal only with caution.
(Prior code § 12.0603)
10.20.060 Interference unlawful.
It is unlawful for any person wilfully to deface, injure, move, obstruct or interfere with an official traffic sign or signal.
(Prior code § 12.0604)
10.20.070 Displaying unofficial devices prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person to place or maintain or to display upon or in view of any street any unofficial sign, signal or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic sign or signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic. Every such prohibited sign, signal or device is declared to be a public nuisance, and the chief of police is empowered to remove the same, or cause it to be removed without notice.
(Prior code § 12.0605)
10.20.080 Authority to designate crosswalks.
The city council may by resolution establish safety zones of such kind and character and at such places as they may deem necessary for the protection of pedestrians and may mark lanes for traffic on street pavements at such places as they may deem advisable consistent with the provisions of this title, and that space being so designated, it shall be the duty of the chief of police to mark such zones and lanes in accordance with such resolution.
(Prior code § 12.0606)
Chapter 10.24 Sections:
10.24.010 Driving on right side of street required– Exception.
10.24.020 Overtaking and passing.
10.24.030 Following too closely.
10.24.040 Driving on sidewalks.
10.24.050 Vehicle operation on approach of authorized emergency vehicles.
10.24.060 Following fire apparatus prohibited.
10.24.070 Driving through processions.
10.24.080 Backing around corners or into intersections.
10.24.090 Driver's view.
10.24.100 Crossing intersection of a highway by a railroad right-of-way.
10.24.110 Passing vehicles moving in opposite direction.
10.24.120 Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
10.24.130 Driving on divided highways.
10.24.140 Right-of-way rule– Designated.
10.24.150 Right-of-way rule– Exceptions.
10.24.160 Emerging from alley or private driveway.
10.24.170 Entering through streets.
10.24.180 Closed streets.
10.24.010 Driving on right side of street required– Exception.
A. Upon all streets, except upon one-way streets, the operator of a vehicle shall drive the same upon the right half of the street and shall drive a slow moving vehicle as closely as possible to the right-hand edge or curb of a street unless it is impracticable to travel on such side of the street, and except when overtaking and passing another vehicle subject to the limitations applicable in overtaking and passing set forth in this title.
B. The provisions set out in subsection A of this section shall not be deemed to prevent the marking of lanes for traffic upon any street and the allocation of designated lanes to traffic moving in a particular direction or at designated speeds.
(Prior code § 12.0201)
10.24.020 Overtaking and passing.
The driver of any vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, shall first give audible warning of his intention to pass and shall then pass at a safe distance to the left thereof, but only when such left side is clearly visible and is free from oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be made in safety and shall not cut in front of the overtaken vehicle until safely clear of same, and in no case shall a vehicle pass another vehicle in a street intersection. The driver of a vehicle shall move to the right of the roadway a sufficient distance to allow passing when so signaled from a vehicle behind desiring to pass, and shall not increase the speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle. Vehicles shall not travel two or more abreast on any street.
(Prior code § 12.0202)
10.24.030 Following too closely.
The operator of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard to the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and condition of the highway.
(Prior code § 12.0204)
10.24.040 Driving on sidewalks.
A. The operator of a vehicle shall not drive on or within any sidewalk area, except at a permanent or temporary driveway.
B. A vehicle shall not be allowed to cross a sidewalk except where a driveway has been provided. In crossing a sidewalk to or from any alley, lot or building, no vehicle shall be driven at a speed greater than four miles per hour.
C. Every person driving any vehicle to or from any alley, lot, private driveway or building across any sidewalk shall give ample notice and warning of his approach and in the business district shall come to a full stop before crossing the sidewalk.
(Prior code § 12.0205)
10.24.050 Vehicle operation on approach of authorized emergency vehicles.
Upon the approach of any authorized emergency vehicle or vehicles giving audible signal by bell, siren or exhaust whistle, the operator of every other vehicle shall immediately drive the same to a position as near as possible and parallel to the right-hand edge or curb of the street, clear of any intersection, and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle or vehicles shall have passed, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.
(Prior code § 12.0206)
10.24.060 Following fire apparatus prohibited.
It is unlawful for the driver of any vehicle other than one on official business to follow any fire apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm closer than five hundred feet or to drive or park such vehicle within three hundred and fifty feet of the place where any fire apparatus has stopped or may be located in answer to a fire alarm.
(Prior code § 12.207)
10.24.070 Driving through processions.
It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to drive between the vehicles comprising a funeral or other authorized procession while they are in motion. This provision shall not apply to intersections where traffic is controlled by traffic control signals or police officers.
(Prior code § 12.0212)
10.24.080 Backing around corners or into intersections.
It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to back such vehicle around a corner at an intersection, or into an intersection of public streets.
(Prior code § 12.0213)
10.24.090 Driver's view.
No person shall drive a motor vehicle when there are more than three persons in the front seat thereof, or when such motor vehicle is so loaded as to obstruct the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle or as to interfere with the driver's control over the mechanism of the vehicle.
(Prior code § 12.0214)
10.24.100 Crossing intersection of a highway by a railroad right-of-way.
In crossing an intersection of highways or the intersection of a highway by a railroad right-of-way, except upon a one-way street, the operator of a vehicle shall at all times cause such vehicle to travel on the right half of the highway unless such right half is obstructed or impassable.
(Prior code § 12.0222)
10.24.110 Passing vehicles moving in opposite direction.
Operators of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, each giving to the other at least one-half of the main traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible.
(Prior code § 12.0223)
10.24.120 Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic the following rules in addition to all others consistent herewith shall apply.
A. A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.
B. Official signs may be erected directing slow moving traffic to use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such sign.
(Prior code § 12.0224)
10.24.130 Driving on divided highways.
Whenever any highway has been divided into two roadways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand roadway and no vehicle shall be driven over, across, or within any such dividing space, barrier or section, except through an opening in such physical barrier or dividing section or space or at a crossover or intersection established by public authority.
(Prior code § 12.0225)
10.24.140 Right-of-way rule– Designated.
Subject to the exceptions stated in the next succeeding section, the right-of-way rule as between vehicles at intersections is hereby declared as follows:
A. The operator of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle which has fully entered the intersection.
B. When two vehicles approach an intersection at approximately the same time, the operator of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
C. The operator of any vehicle traveling at an unlawful speed shall forfeit any right-of-way which he may otherwise have hereunder.
(Prior code § 12.0226)
10.24.150 Right-of-way rule– Exceptions.
The operator of a vehicle entering a public street shall yield the right-of-way to authorized emergency vehicles when the latter are operated upon official business and the operators thereof sound audible signal by bell, siren or exhaust whistle. This provision shall not relieve the operator of an emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the street, nor shall it protect the operator of any such vehicle from the consequence of an arbitrary exercise of such right-of-way.
(Prior code § 12.0227)
10.24.160 Emerging from alley or private driveway.
The operator of a vehicle emerging from an alley, driveway or garage shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area extending across any alleyway.
(Prior code § 12.0230)
10.24.170 Entering through streets.
Every operator of a vehicle or other conveyance traversing any street intersecting any through street, as designated and marked as provided in Sections 10.20.010 through 10.20.030, shall bring such vehicle or conveyance to a full stop at the place within fifteen feet where such street meets the prolongation of the nearest property line of such through street, subject, however, to the direction of any traffic control signs or signal or any police officer at such intersection. The vehicle entering a through highway (where there is a stop sign) must yield the right-of-way to all vehicles which are either within the intersection, or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.
(Prior code § 12.0231)
10.24.180 Closed streets.
No vehicle shall be driven upon any street which has been closed to traffic by the proper authority.
(Prior code § 12.0719)
Chapter 10.28 Sections:
10.28.010 Speed restrictions.
10.28.020 Designated.
10.28.030 Impeding traffic.
10.28.010 Speed restrictions.
Any person driving a vehicle on a street or highway shall drive the same at a careful and prudent speed not greater than is reasonable and proper, having due regard to the traffic, surface and width of the street or highway and to any other conditions existing, and no person shall drive any vehicle upon a highway or street at such a speed as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person.
(Prior code § 12.0501)
10.28.020 Designated.
It is unlawful for any driver to drive any vehicle upon the streets of the city or in any municipal park at a greater rate of speed than the following:
A. Fifteen miles per hour when approaching within fifty feet of a railway grade crossing when the driver's view is obstructed. A driver's view shall be deemed to be obstructed when at any time during the last two hundred feet of his approach to such crossing he does not have a clear and uninterrupted view of such crossing and of any traffic on such railway for a distance of four hundred feet in each direction from such crossing;
B. Fifteen miles per hour when passing a school, or as otherwise posted;
C. Fifteen miles per hour when approaching within fifty feet and in traversing an intersection of streets when the driver's view is obstructed. A driver's view shall be deemed to be obstructed when at any time during the last fifty feet of his approach to such intersection he does not have a clear and uninterrupted view of such intersection for a distance of two hundred feet from such intersection;
D. Fifteen miles per hour in the business district as defined in Title 17 of this code;
E. Twenty-five miles per hour in the residential district as defined in Title 17 of this code;
F. Fifteen miles per hour in the city parks, and in the Redfield Greenlawn Cemetery;
G. Thirty miles per hour on Highway 212 and on Highway 281, unless otherwise posted;
H. Ten miles per hour in all municipal platted alleys within the city;
I. Fifteen miles per hour when passing a licensed day care center which is not located in a personal residence.
(Ord. 9-01: Ord. 2-97; Ord. 7-83: prior code § 12.0502)
10.28.030 Impeding traffic.
No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law.
(Ord. 24-85: prior code § 12.0203)
Chapter 10.32 Sections:
10.32.010 Careless driving.
10.32.020 Reckless driving.
10.32.010 Careless driving.
Any person who drives any vehicle carelessly and without due caution, at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger any person or property not amounting to reckless driving as defined in Section 10.32.020, shall be guilty of careless driving.
(Ord. 6-77)
10.32.020 Reckless driving.
Any person who drives any vehicle upon a street, alley, or public place carelessly and heedlessly in disregard of the rights or safety of others, or without due caution and circumspection and at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property, shall be guilty of reckless driving.
(Prior code § 12.0216)
Chapter 10.36 Sections:
10.36.010 Requirements.
10.36.020 Turning at intersections– Right turns.
10.36.030 Turning at intersections– Left turns.
10.36.040 Turning at intersections– Markers.
10.36.050 Turning at intersections– Turning left on "Go" signal.
10.36.060 U turns– Prohibited at intersections when.
10.36.070 U turns– Prohibited in midblock.
10.36.080 Signals by hand and arm or signal devices.
10.36.090 Method of giving hand and arm signals.
10.36.010 Requirements.
A. No person shall turn a vehicle at an intersection unless the vehicle is in proper position upon the roadway as required in Sections 10.36.020 through 10.36.050, or turn a vehicle to enter a private road or driveway or otherwise 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. No person shall so turn any vehicle without giving an appropriate signal in the manner hereinafter provided in the event any other traffic may be affected by such movement.
B. A signal of intention to turn right or left when required shall be given continuously during not less than the last one hundred feet traveled by the vehicle before turning.
C. No person shall stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided herein to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the rear when there is opportunity to give such signal.
(Prior code § 12.0235)
10.36.020 Turning at intersections– Right turns.
The operator of a vehicle intending to turn to the right at an intersection or into an alley or driveway shall approach the point of turning in the line of traffic nearest the right hand edge or curb of the street, and in turning shall keep as closely as practicable to the right hand curb or edge of the street.
(Prior code § 12.0232(A))
10.36.030 Turning at intersections– Left turns.
The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left shall approach the turn in the extreme left-handed lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of the vehicle. If practicable, the left turn shall be made to the left of the center of the intersection and so as to leave the intersection or other location in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the same direction as the vehicle on the roadway being entered.
(Ord. 12-85: prior code § 12.0232(B))
10.36.040 Turning at intersections– Markers.
The chief of police is authorized to place turning markers within or at the entrance to intersections, directing that traffic turning left shall follow a line of travel other than as directed in Section 10.36.030. Whenever turning markers have been placed as herein provided, traffic turning left shall follow the line as directed by such markers.
(Prior code § 12.0232(C))
10.36.050 Turning at intersections– Turning left on "Go" signal.
The operator of a vehicle intending to turn to the left at an intersection where traffic is controlled by traffic-control signals or by a police officer, shall proceed to make such left turn with proper care to avoid accident and only upon the "Green" or "Go" signal, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.
(Prior code § 12.0232(D))
10.36.060 U turns– Prohibited at intersections when.
At any intersection where traffic is controlled by traffic-control signals or by a police officer, or where warned by an official traffic control sign displaying the words "No U Turn" or "No Left Turn," it is unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to turn such vehicle at the intersection in a complete circle, or so as to proceed in the opposite direction or to make a left turn.
(Prior code § 12.0233)
10.36.070 U turns– Prohibited in midblock.
The operator of a vehicle shall not turn such vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction except at an intersection.
(Prior code § 12.0234)
10.36.080 Signals by hand and arm or signal devices.
Any stop or turn signal when required herein shall be given either by means of the hand and arm or by a signal lamp or lamps or standard approved mechanical signal device, but 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 the signals must be given by such a lamp or lamps or signal device.
(Prior code § 12.0236)
10.36.090 Method of giving hand and arm signals.
All signals herein required given by hand and arm shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner and such signals shall indicate as follows:
A. Left Turn. Hand and arm extended horizontally;
B. Right Turn. Hand and arm extended upward;
C. Stop or Decrease Speed. Hand and arm extended downward.
(Prior code § 12.0237)
Chapter 10.40 Sections:
10.40.010 Limited parking– Authority to designate– Compliance with time limits required.
10.40.020 Parking in alleys.
10.40.030 Parking on crosswalks.
10.40.040 Double parking.
10.40.050 Early morning parking limitations for purpose of maintaining streets.
10.40.060 Parking near fire hydrant or fire station.
10.40.070 Nonparking areas.
10.40.080 Parallel and diagonal parking.
10.40.090 Parking in private driveways.
10.40.100 Spaces reserved for taxicabs, buses, police cars.
10.40.110 Twenty-four hours parking.
10.40.120 Backing to curb.
10.40.130 Stopping prohibited– Where.
10.40.140 Stopping near curb.
10.40.150 Standing for loading or unloading.
10.40.160 Unattended motor vehicles– Brakes to be set and engine stopped.
10.40.170 Interfering with traffic.
10.40.180 Prohibited vehicles.
10.40.010 Limited parking– Authority to designate– Compliance with time limits required.
The city council may, from time to time, by resolution establish or cause to be designated and marked streets and parts thereof, where vehicles may be parked for limited time periods only. The driver or person in charge of any vehicle parked in such a limited time zone shall comply with such time limit for parking as shown on the signs, or marked on the curb, in the immediate vicinity in which such vehicle is parked. Whenever a notice is left by any member of the police department in or on any vehicle which has exceeded the parking time limit, requesting the person in charge of such vehicle to report to the police station or municipal court, the person shall appear at the hour and place designated, and default in so doing, shall in itself, be deemed a violation of this chapter.
(Prior code § 12.0301)
10.40.020 Parking in alleys.
No vehicle shall be parked in any alley except for the purpose of loading, unloading and delivering merchandise, and in such cases the vehicle shall be parked so as not to block the alley for traffic and shall not be so parked for a longer time than thirty minutes at one location.
(Prior code § 12.0310)
10.40.030 Parking on crosswalks.
No vehicle shall be parked or left standing on any crosswalk, except momentarily for the purpose of taking on or letting off passengers.
(Prior code § 12.0311)
10.40.040 Double parking.
No vehicle shall be double parked on any street unless the vehicle is in charge of some person able to drive same, and it shall be the duty of such person to at once move the same upon the request of any police officer or driver of any vehicle which is blocked by such double parked vehicle.
(Prior code § 12.0309)
10.40.050 Early morning parking limitations for purpose of maintaining streets.
In order that the street department may efficiently clean the paved streets and maintain gravel streets in the city:
A. It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to park the vehicle between the hours of three a.m. and six a.m. on Main Street between Fifth Avenue and Eighth Avenue. Further, it is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to park the vehicle between the hours of three a.m. and seven a.m. on the paved streets and Seventh Avenue of the city on Monday of each week, or upon the paved avenues between the hours of three a.m. and seven a.m., except Seventh Avenue, on Tuesday of each week.
B. It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to park the vehicle on the gravel streets of the city, or upon the gravel avenues of the city, when the streets and avenues are being maintained by the city street department.
C. Provided, however, that in the event of snow fall requiring immediate cleaning of any streets or avenues in the city, the street commissioner is authorized to place signs in any block or blocks within the city, stating that snow removal will be made at a stated time in which case it is unlawful to park any motor vehicle upon any of the streets or avenues upon which the signs have been placed, during the period designated; provided further, that such signs shall be placed at the end of each of the blocks to be cleaned.
D. Provided further, that any automobile parked in violation of this section may be removed by the city, and the owner thereof, in addition to the other penalties prescribed, shall be required to pay the cost of such removal.
(Ord. 5-77; prior code § 12.0302)
10.40.060 Parking near fire hydrant or fire station.
No person shall stop or park any vehicle within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant or within fifteen feet of the driveway entrance to a fire station.
(Prior code § 12.0313)
10.40.070 Nonparking areas.
The city council may from time to time, by resolution, establish and cause to be designated and marked nonparking areas along street curbs. No vehicle shall be parked at any time or for any period, except to load or unload passengers or merchandise, in such spaces so designated and marked.
(Prior code § 12.0303)
10.40.080 Parallel and diagonal parking.
A. Except as otherwise provided, no vehicle shall be parked on any street except such vehicle be parked parallel to the curb headed in the direction of traffic, for that side of the street, and not closer than four feet to any other vehicle, front or rear, and the front and rear wheels on the right side of such vehicle shall not be more than eighteen inches from the curb.
B. All vehicles parked on the following streets, shall be parked at an angle with curb approximately forty-five degrees with the right front wheel touching or within twelve inches of the curb:
1. Main Street from Fifth Avenue to Eighth Avenue, except in those areas otherwise signed indicating parallel parking;
2. Second Street East between Seventh Avenue and Eighth Avenue on the east side of the street.
(Ord. 3-79; Ord. 2-77: prior code § 12.0306)
10.40.090 Parking in private driveways.
No persons shall stop or park a vehicle so as to block any private driveway.
(Prior code § 12.0314)
10.40.100 Spaces reserved for taxicabs, buses, police cars.
The city council may from time to time, by resolution, establish and cause to be designated and marked, by suitable signs or otherwise, space for the exclusive use, day and night, of police cars, taxicabs, buses, and such other vehicles as they may deem entitled to such privilege. After a space has been so designated and marked it is unlawful for any other vehicle to park within such space day or night, except momentarily to take on or let off passengers. In the case of taxicabs the applicant must obtain and present to the city council in writing, the consent of the occupant of the abutting property, or if not occupied, the owner thereof.
(Prior code § 12.0304)
10.40.110 Twenty-four hours parking.
No vehicle shall be parked on any business street or public ground for a longer period of time than twenty-four hours at one location. Any police officer finding any vehicle parked in violation of this section shall have the same towed to a public garage and the owner or other person claiming such car shall pay the towing and storage charges before being given possession of the vehicle.
(Prior code § 12.0305)
10.40.120 Backing to curb.
No vehicle shall be backed to the curb or be left standing backed to the curb except where it is necessary in order to load and unload goods or merchandise and then only for such length of time as may be necessary to load or unload.
(Prior code § 12.0308)
10.40.130 Stopping prohibited– Where.
It is unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to stop, stand or park such vehicle on any of the following places, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic-control sign or signal:
A. Within an intersection;
B. On a crosswalk;
C. Within fifteen feet of inside boundary line of the sidewalk, or, if no sidewalk is in place, within twenty-five feet of the intersecting roadway; except that this provision shall not apply to alleys;
D. Within fifteen feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station, or directly across the street from such entrance;
E. Within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant;
F. In front of a private driveway;
G. On a sidewalk;
H. Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when such stopping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic;
I. Parking against direction of traffic on through streets;
J. Outside the first line of cars parked next to the curb.
(Ord. 8-79; prior code § 12.0228)
10.40.140 Stopping near curb.
No vehicle shall stop or be allowed to stand anywhere in the streets except as near as possible to the right-hand curb.
(Prior code § 12.0312)
10.40.150 Standing for loading or unloading.
A. It is unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to stop, stand or park the vehicle for a period of time longer than necessary for the actual loading or unloading of passengers in any place marked as a passenger or loading zone.
B. It is unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to stop, stand or park the vehicle for a period of time longer than is necessary for the actual loading or unloading of passengers, or for the unloading and delivery or pickup and loading of materials, in any place marked as loading zone.
C. The city council shall have authority to determine the location of passenger zones and loading zones as described herein, and shall cause to be erected and maintained appropriate signs indicating the same.
(Prior code § 12.0229)
10.40.160 Unattended motor vehicles– Brakes to be set and engine stopped.
No person having control or charge of a motor vehicle shall allow such vehicle to stand on any street unattended without first setting the brakes thereon and stopping the motor of the vehicle.
(Prior code § 12.0211)
10.40.170 Interfering with traffic.
No vehicle shall be parked or left standing on any street so as to interfere with or interrupt the traffic on the street.
(Prior code § 12.0707)
10.40.180 Prohibited vehicles.
No vehicle of more than eighteen feet in length or seven feet in width, or with a load exceeding such length or width shall be parked upon any street which has been designated for diagonal parking.
(Prior code § 12.0307)
Chapter 10.44 Sections:
10.44.010 Rights and duties at controlled intersections.
10.44.020 Yielding right-of-way to pedestrians required when– Passing vehicle stopped at crosswalk– Crossing outside crosswalk.
10.44.030 Use of right half of crosswalk.
10.44.040 Soliciting rides unlawful.
10.44.010 Rights and duties at controlled intersections.
At intersections where traffic is controlled by traffic-control signals or by a traffic or police officer, a pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to vehicles lawfully proceeding directly ahead on a "Go" signal or green light, and the driver of a vehicle while making a right or left turn shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians proceeding across the street on the "Go" signal or green light. It is unlawful for a pedestrian to cross or attempt to cross a street when the traffic signal is red.
(Prior code § 12.0402)
10.44.020 Yielding right-of-way to pedestrians required when– Passing vehicle stopped at crosswalk– Crossing outside crosswalk.
A. The operator of any vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at the end of a block, except at intersections where the movement of traffic is being regulated by police officers or traffic-control signals.
B. Whenever any vehicle has stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross a roadway, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any other vehicle approaching from the rear to overtake and pass such stopped vehicle.
C. It is unlawful for a pedestrian to cross a roadway at any point other than within a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
(Prior code § 12.0401)
10.44.030 Use of right half of crosswalk.
Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks.
(Prior code § 12.0403)
10.44.040 Soliciting rides unlawful.
It is unlawful for any person to stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the operator of any private vehicle.
(Prior code § 12.0404)
Chapter 10.48 Sections:
10.48.010 Brakes and horn.
10.48.020 Lights.
10.48.010 Brakes and horn.
Every motor vehicle shall be provided with adequate brakes in good working order and sufficient to control such motor vehicle at all times when same is in use and with an adequate horn in good working order capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of at least two hundred feet.
(Ord. 13-85: prior code § 12.0712)
10.48.020 Lights.
A motor vehicle in motion, during the period from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, shall display at least two lighted lamps on the front and two on the rear of such motor vehicle, such lamps to conform to state law; provided, that a motorcycle or a motor bicycle shall be required to display but one lighted lamp in front and one in the rear.
(Ord. 14-85: prior code § 12.0713)
Chapter 10.52 Sections:
10.52.010 Driver's permit required.
10.52.020 License plates.
10.52.010 Driver's permit required.
It is unlawful for any person who is a resident of this state to drive or operate upon any of the streets or highways within the city any motor vehicle without first having secured and having in his possession a permit so to do issued by the state under the provisions of Chapter 249 of the laws of 1953, or any acts amendatory thereto.
(Prior code § 12.0210)
10.52.020 License plates.
No person shall operate or drive a motor vehicle within the city without having conspicuously displayed thereon number plate or plates as required by the statutes of the state, securely fastened, and shall be kept free from mud, dirt or other obstruction so that the number plate or plates shall be clearly legible by other persons upon the highway.
(Prior code § 12.0209)
Chapter 10.56 Sections:
10.56.010 Vehicle loads– Compliance with state requirements.
10.56.010 Vehicle loads– Compliance with state requirements.
No person shall drive or operate any vehicle upon any street the gross weight of which including the load, or the size of which does not comply with the requirements of the state law governing such vehicle.
(Prior code § 12.0711)
Chapter 10.60 Sections:
10.60.010 Designated.
10.60.020 Violation– Penalty.
10.60.010 Designated.
It is unlawful for a vehicle operator within the city limits, to drive and operate a motorized vehicle having a gross vehicle weight of over six thousand pounds, except for vehicles making local delivery, service calls and semi-tractors only, upon the following Redfield avenues and streets:
1. Second Avenue;
2. Third Avenue;
3. Fourth Avenue;
4. Fifth Avenue;
5. Sixth Avenue between First Street East and Eleventh Street East;
6. Eighth Avenue between Fifth Street East and Ninth Street East;
7. Ninth Avenue:
a. Between Third Street West and Fifth Street West, and
b. Between First Street East and Ninth Street East;
8. Tenth Avenue:
a. Between Third Street East and First Street East, and
b. Between First Street West and west city limits;
9. Eleventh Avenue;
10. Twelfth Avenue;
11. Thirteenth Avenue;
12. Fourteenth Avenue;
13. Fifteenth Avenue;
14. Fifth Street West;
15. Fourth Street West;
16. Third Street West between Sixth Avenue and north city limits;
17. Second Street West:
a. Between Fifth Avenue and Seventh Avenue, and
b. Between Commercial Lane and Fourteenth Avenue;
18. First Street West:
a. Between Commercial Lane and Sixteenth Avenue, and
b. Between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue;
19. Main Street:
a. Between Commercial Lane and Sixteenth Avenue, and
b. Between Seventh Avenue and Fourth Avenue;
20. First Street East:
a. Between Second Avenue and Sixth Avenue, and
b. Between Eighth Avenue and Sixteenth Avenue;
21. Second Street East:
a. Between Second Avenue and Sixth Avenue, and
b. Between Eighth Avenue and Sixteenth Avenue;
22. Fourth Street East between Eighth Avenue and Fifth Avenue;
23. Fifth Street East;
24. Sixth Street East between Seventh Avenue and Fifth Avenue;
25. Eighth Street East;
26. Ninth Street East between Seventh Avenue and north city limits;
27. Eleventh Street East between Seventh Avenue and north city limits;
28. Commercial Lane between Main Street and First Street East;
29. Village Circle;
30. Park Lane;
31. Meadow Drive.
(Ord. 7-01(part): Ord. 4-84 (part): Ord. 342 (part), 1969)
10.60.020 Violation– Penalty.
Any person or persons violating this chapter shall be punished by a fine and/or imprisonment as set forth in Chapter 1.16 of this code.
(Ord. 7-01 (part): Ord. 4-84 (part): Ord. 342 (part), 1969)
Chapter 10.64 Sections:
10.64.010 Motorcycle defined.
10.64.020 Driver's license required.
10.64.030 Helmet required.
10.64.040 Muffler.
10.64.050 Persons renting or borrowing to possess license and safety equipment.
10.64.060 Persons renting or borrowing not to permit other persons to operate.
10.64.070 Carrying passengers.
10.64.080 Operation in recreational areas.
10.64.090 Exceptions.
10.64.100 Violation– Penalty.
10.64.010 Motorcycle defined.
The term "motorcycle," as used in this chapter, includes motorcycles, motorbikes, bicycles with motor attached and all motor operated vehicles of the bicycle or tricycle type, whether the motive power is a part thereof or attached thereto, and having a saddle or seat with the driver sitting astride or upon it, or a platform on which the driver stands, but excluding a tractor.
(Ord. 328 § 1, 1967)
10.64.020 Driver's license required.
No person shall operate a motorcycle on the public streets or highways without a motor vehicle driver's license or permit upon which a state testing officer has certified that such person is qualified to operate such motorcycle.
(Ord. 328 § 2, 1967)
10.64.030 Helmet required.
It is unlawful for any person to operate or ride upon a motorcycle on the public streets or highways of this state unless such person wears a protective helmet of a type approved by the commissioner of motor vehicles of the state.
(Ord. 328 § 3, 1967)
10.64.040 Muffler.
Every motorcycle shall at all times be equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise, and no muffler or exhaust system shall be complete with a cutout, bypass, or similar device. It is unlawful to make any alterations either by way of addition or modification of any original or stock muffler.
(Ord. 328 § 4, 1967)
10.64.050 Persons renting or borrowing to possess license and safety equipment.
No dealer nor person renting or loaning motorcycles shall loan or rent a motorcycle unless a valid license or permit is shown such dealer by the renter or loanee and possesses the safety equipment required of the operator of such motorcycle.
(Ord. 328 § 6, 1967)
10.64.060 Persons renting or borrowing not to permit other persons to operate.
It is unlawful for a renter or loanee as provided in Section 10.64.050 to permit any other person to operate such motorcycle.
(Ord. 328 § 7, 1967)
10.64.070 Carrying passengers.
It is unlawful for an operator or driver of a motorcycle while operating on the public streets or highways of this state to carry any other person thereon, except on a seat securely fastened to the machine to the rear of the driver provided with foot rests or in a sidecar attached to the motorcycle and designed with the purpose of carrying a passenger. The passenger shall wear all of the safety equipment which is required for the operator of the motorcycle.
(Ord. 328 § 5, 1967)
10.64.080 Operation in recreational areas.
It is unlawful to operate a motorcycle in any municipal or recreation area except upon the normally traveled roads or roadways, or in specifically designated areas.
(Ord. 328 § 8, 1967)
10.64.090 Exceptions.
This chapter shall not apply to vehicles used for special occasions such as display, parade, exhibitions and similar uses.
(Ord. 328 § 9, 1967)
10.64.100 Violation– Penalty.
Any person, firm or corporation adjudged to be in violation of any provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of not less than five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars.
(Ord. 328 § 10, 1967)
Chapter 10.68 Sections:
10.68.010 Definitions.
10.68.020 Driver's license required.
10.68.030 Operation restrictions.
10.68.040 Street use restrictions.
10.68.050 Operation within city park.
10.68.060 Lights required during darkness.
10.68.070 Applicability of traffic signs and signals.
10.68.080 Driving on right side of street required– Exception.
10.68.090 Driving on sidewalks.
10.68.100 Operating on railroad right-of-way.
10.68.110 Operating on private property.
10.68.120 Vehicle license required.
10.68.130 Violations– License to constitute prima facie evidence.
10.68.140 Violation– Penalty.
10.68.010 Definitions.
The following words shall have the following meanings:
A. "Operate" means to control the operation of a snowmobile.
B. "Operator" means every person who operates or who is in actual physical control of a snowmobile.
C. "Owner" means any person, other than a lien holder, having the property or title to a snowmobile and entitled to the use or possession thereof.
D. "Street" means a dedicated public right-of-way within the corporate limits.
E. "Snowmobile" means any engine-driven vehicle of a type which utilizes sled runners, wheels or skis with an endless belt tread or similar means of contact with the surface upon which it is operated.
(Ord. 1-72 § 1)
10.68.020 Driver's license required.
No person shall operate a snowmobile on the streets or alleys within the corporate limits without a valid South Dakota driver's license or permit as prescribed by South Dakota law, and then, only in the same manner and for the same purposes which the permit authorizes.
(Ord. 1-72 § 3)
10.68.030 Operation restrictions.
No person shall operate a snowmobile on the streets or alleys within the corporate limits:
A. At a speed greater than fifteen miles per hour;
B. Between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and seven a.m.;
C. In any reckless way so as to endanger the person or property of another;
D. Without functioning muffler complying with South Dakota Compiled Laws Section 32-15-17 of 1967;
E. In a manner which disturbs the peace of the city or any person by loud or unusual noises or by wilfully and maliciously destroying or attempting to destroy or injure any property belonging to another.
(Ord. 1-72 § 2)
10.68.040 Street use restrictions.
No person shall operate a snowmobile within the corporate limits on the streets commonly known as Main Street, between Fifth Avenue and Eighth Avenue, or on Sixth Avenue between First Street East and First Street West, the alleys between First Street East and First Street West, between Fifth Avenue and Eighth Avenue; and on Highways 28 and 212 within the corporate limits; however, it shall be lawful to cross at right angles to the streets and highways only after stopping and yielding the right-of-way to all approaching traffic and crossing as closely as possible to an intersection.
(Ord. 1-72 § 4)
10.68.050 Operation within city park.
No person shall operate a snowmobile within the area known as the Redfield Park, excluding Turtle Creek.
(Ord. 1-72 § 5)
10.68.060 Lights required during darkness.
No person shall operate a snowmobile on the alleys or streets within the corporate limits, during hours of darkness, without a lighted headlamp and tail lamp.
(Ord. 1-72 § 6)
10.68.070 Applicability of traffic signs and signals.
Every person operating a snowmobile on the alleys or streets within the corporate limits shall observe all signs and signals within the corporate limits which apply to the operator of a motor vehicle. The failure to observe the signs and signals shall be prima facie evidence of reckless operation of a snowmobile.
(Ord. 1-72 § 7)
10.68.080 Driving on right side of street required– Exception.
Every person operating a snowmobile on the alleys or streets within the corporate limits shall operate same upon the right half of the street, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle.
(Ord. 1-72 § 8)
10.68.090 Driving on sidewalks.
No person shall operate a snowmobile on or within any sidewalk or boulevard area, except at a permanent or temporary driveway.
ADMINISTRATION
ENFORCEMENT
ACCIDENTS– DUTIES
TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
RULES OF THE ROAD
SPEED LIMITS
CARELESS DRIVING AND RECKLESS DRIVING
TURNING
STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
PEDESTRIANS
VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
LICENSES
WEIGHT AND SIZE LIMITS
TRUCK ROUTES
MOTORCYCLES
SNOWMOBILES