Source: https://www.ecode360.com/27687449
Timestamp: 2019-01-16 17:09:49
Document Index: 110261172

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 340', '§ 340', '§ 340', '§ 340', '§ 340', '§ 340', '§ 340', '§ 340', '§ 340', '§ 340', '§ 340', '§ 340', '§ 340', '§ 340', '§340', '§340', '§340', '§340', '§340', '§340', '§340', '§340', '§340', '§340', '§1', '§340', '§340', '§340', '§1', '§340', '§340', '§1', '§340', '§1', '§340', '§1', '§340', '§10', '§340', '§10', '§1', '§340', '§1', '§340', '§1', '§340', '§1', '§2', '§2']

City of Shrewsbury, MO Miscellaneous Driving Rules
§ 340.105 Protective Headgear Required For The Operation of Motorcycles and Motortricycles.
§ 340.115 Regulation Of Golf Carts, Low-Speed Vehicles and Motorized Play Vehicles.
§ 340.180 Distance At Which Vehicle Must Follow.
§ 340.185 Aggressive Driving.
§ 340.190 No Passing Zone.
§ 340.200 Careless and Imprudent Driving.
§ 340.210 Boarding or Alighting From Vehicles.
§ 340.220 Unlawful Riding.
§ 340.225 Prohibition On Riding in Open Bed of Certain Vehicles At Certain Times.
§ 340.230 Right-Of-Way At Intersection.
§ 340.240 Drive On Right of Highway — Traffic Lanes — Signs.
§ 340.250 Hand and Mechanical Signals.
§ 340.260 Construction Zone and Work Zone Penalties.
§ 340.270 Endangerment of Emergency Responder.
Section 340.105 Protective Headgear Required For The Operation of Motorcycles and Motortricycles.
Section 340.115 Regulation Of Golf Carts, Low-Speed Vehicles and Motorized Play Vehicles.
Section 340.180 Distance At Which Vehicle Must Follow.
Section 340.185 Aggressive Driving.
Section 340.190 No Passing Zone.
Section 340.200 Careless and Imprudent Driving.
Section 340.210 Boarding or Alighting From Vehicles.
Section 340.220 Unlawful Riding.
Section 340.225 Prohibition On Riding in Open Bed of Certain Vehicles At Certain Times.
Section 340.230 Right-Of-Way At Intersection.
Section 340.240 Drive On Right of Highway — Traffic Lanes — Signs.
Section 340.250 Hand and Mechanical Signals.
Section 340.260 Construction Zone and Work Zone Penalties.
Section 340.270 Endangerment of Emergency Responder.
[CC 1976 §340.010]
[CC 1976 §340.020]
[CC 1976 §340.030]
[CC 1976 §340.040]
[CC 1976 §340.050]
[CC 1976 §340.060]
[CC 1976 §340.070]
[CC 1976 §340.080]
[CC 1976 §340.280]
[CC 1976 §340.090]
[Ord. No. 2088 §1, 3-25-1997]
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.
Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall be punished pursuant to Section 100.090 of this Code.
[Ord. No. 2885 § II, 4-11-2017[1]]
Golf cart regulations.
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.
Golf carts operated on City streets shall be equipped with adequate brakes, two headlights and two tail/brake lights.
Each person operating a golf cart on City streets shall possess a valid driver's license.
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.
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.
The golf cart shall be operated primarily for non-commercial purposes.
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.
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.
No person shall operate a golf cart on a City street, State highway or alley in the following manner(s):
In a careless manner, which may endanger the property or safety of themselves or any other; or
Low-Speed Vehicle Regulations.
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.
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.
The operator of a low-speed vehicle shall observe all traffic laws and local ordinances regarding the rules of the road.
Each person operating a low-speed vehicle on City streets shall possess a valid driver's license.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No person shall operate a low-speed vehicle on a City street, State highway or alley in the following manner(s):
Motorized Play Vehicles Prohibited.
No person shall ride on or operate a motorized play vehicle upon any street, highway, roadway or sidewalk within the City or within the boundaries of any City park.
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.
[CC 1976 §340.100]
[CC 1976 §340.110]
[CC 1976 §340.220; Ord. No. 2063 §1, 10-8-1996]
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.
[CC 1976 §340.130]
[CC 1976 §340.140]
[Ord. No. 2407 §1, 7-16-2004]
[CC 1976 §340.180; Ord. No. 846 §1, 9-8-1964]
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.
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.
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.
Upon those streets and/or parts of streets designated in the corresponding schedule, a no passing zone is hereby created.
[CC 1976 §340.190; Ord. No. 1259 §1, 1-25-1977]
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle on the highways, as defined herein, of this City in other than a careful and prudent manner and at a rate of speed so as not to endanger the property of another or the life or limb of any person and any person operating a motor vehicle on the streets of this City shall exercise the highest degree of care.
[CC 1976 §340.200; Ord. No. 754 §10.1, 1-31-1961]
[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]
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;
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;
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;
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]
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.
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]
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.
When placing a vehicle in position for and when such vehicle is lawfully making a left turn in compliance with law.
When the right-half of a roadway is closed to traffic while under construction or repair.
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.
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:
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;
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.
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;
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.
[CC 1976 §340.260; Ord. No. 1483 §1, 10-26-1982]
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;
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;
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;
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]
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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]
Overtaking or passing another motor vehicle within an active emergency zone;
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.