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Asheville, NC Code of Ordinances
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA CODE OF ORDINANCES
SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE
PART I - CHARTER AND RELATED LAWS
Chapter 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 2 ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 3 ANIMALS
Chapter 4 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Chapter 4.5 CABLE SERVICES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Chapter 5 CEMETERIES
Chapter 6 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
Chapter 7 DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 8 HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Chapter 9 TAXES, PERMITS AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Chapter 10 NUISANCES
Chapter 11 OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Chapter 12 PARKS, RECREATION AND PUBLIC PLACES
Chapter 13 POLICE
Chapter 15 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Chapter 16 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
Chapter 18 TAXICABS AND VEHICLES FOR HIRE
Chapter 19 TRAFFIC
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
ARTICLE II. OPERATION OF VEHICLES GENERALLY
ARTICLE III. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES1
ARTICLE IV. SPEED REGULATIONS2
ARTICLE V. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
ARTICLE VI. PEDESTRIANS
ARTICLE VII. VEHICLE LICENSE TAX3
ARTICLE VIII. RAILROADS4
Chapter 20 TREES
Chapter 21 WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
APPENDIX A SIGN REGULATIONS
APPENDIX B SCHEDULE OF CIVIL PENALTIES
APPENDIX C TRAFFIC SCHEDULES
APPENDIX D HISTORIC LANDMARKS
APPENDIX E PARKING METER ZONES
APPENDIX F SCHEDULE OF TAXICAB FARES
APPENDIX G RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WHERE CONCEALED HANDGUNS ARE PROHIBITED
APPENDIX H DESIGNATED STREET PERFORMANCE HIGH IMPACT AREAS
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE 1965 CODE
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE ORDINANCES
STATE LAW REFERENCE TABLE
Asheville, Standard Specifications and Details Manual
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Sec. 19-45. Same—Left turns.
(a)   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, but such driver, having so yielded and having given a signal when and as required by this chapter, may make such left turn and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection from the opposite direction shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle making the left turn.
(b)   Violation of this section shall be an infraction and shall be punishable as provided in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-4.
(Code 1965, § 28-36; Ord. No. 4910, § 2, 11-9-21)
Sec. 19-46. Yield right-of-way intersections.
(a)   The traffic engineer is hereby authorized to designate main-traveled or through streets by erecting at the entrance thereto from intersecting streets signs notifying drivers of vehicles to yield the right-of-way to drivers of vehicles approaching the intersection on the main-traveled or through street. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, whenever any such yield right-of-way signs have been so erected, it shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to enter or cross such main-traveled or through street unless he shall first slow down and yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in movement on the main-traveled or through street which is approaching so as to arrive at the intersection at approximately the same time as the vehicle entering the main-traveled or through street. No failure to so yield the right-of-way shall be considered negligence or contributory negligence per se in any action at law for injury to person or property, but the facts relating to such failure to yield the right-of-way may be considered with the other facts in the case in determining whether either party in such action was guilty of negligence or contributory negligence.
(b)   Violation of this section shall be an infraction and shall be punishable as provided in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-4.
(Code 1965, § 28-37; Ord. No. 4910, § 2, 11-9-21)
State law reference(s)—Similar provisions, G.S. 20-158.1.
Sec. 19-47. Signals on starting, stopping or turning.
(a)   The driver of any vehicle upon a highway or public vehicular area before starting, stopping or turning from a direct line shall first see that such movement can be made in safety and if any pedestrian may be affected by such movement shall give a clearly audible signal by sounding the horn and whenever the operation of any other vehicle may be affected by such movement shall give a signal as required in this section, plainly visible to the driver of such other vehicle, of the intention to make such movement. The driver of a vehicle shall not back the vehicle unless such movement can be made with safety and without interfering with other traffic.
(b)   The signal required in subsection (a) of this section shall be given by means of the hand and arm in the manner specified as follows or by any mechanical or electrical signal device approved by the traffic engineer, except that when a vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent the hand and arm signal from being visible, both to the front and rear, the signal shall be given by a device of a type which has been approved by the traffic engineer:
(1)   Whenever the signal is given the driver shall indicate his intention to start, stop or turn by extending the hand and arm from and beyond the left side of the vehicle as follows:
a.   Left turn: hand and arm horizontal, forefinger pointing.
b.   Right turn: hand and arm pointed upward.
c.   Stop: hand and arm pointed downward.
(2)   All hand and arm signals shall be given from the left side of the vehicle and all signals shall be maintained or given continuously for the last 100 feet traveled prior to stopping or making a turn. In all areas where the speed limit is 45 miles per hour or higher and the operator intends to turn from a direct line of travel, a signal of intention to turn from a direct line of travel shall be given continuously during the last 200 feet traveled before turning.
(3)   Any motor vehicle in use on a highway shall be equipped with and the required signal shall be given by a signal lamp or mechanical signal device when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside limit of the body, cab or load of such motor vehicle exceeds 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 thereof exceeds 14 feet. The latter measurement shall apply to any single vehicle, also to any combination of vehicles, except combinations operated by farmers in hauling farm products.
(c)   No person shall operate a righthand-drive motor vehicle or a motor vehicle equipped with the steering mechanism on the righthand side thereof unless the motor vehicle is equipped with mechanical or electrical signal devices by which the signals for left turns and right turns may be given. Such mechanical or electrical devices shall be approved by the traffic engineer.
(d)   A violation of this section shall not constitute negligence per se.
(e)   Violation of this section shall be an infraction and shall be punishable as provided in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-4.
(Code 1965, § 28-38; Ord. No. 4910, § 2, 11-9-21)
State law reference(s)—Similar provisions, G.S. 20-154.
Sec. 19-48. One-way streets and alleys—Designation and marking.
The traffic engineer is hereby authorized to designate streets and alleys or portions thereof whereon vehicular traffic shall be restricted to one direction only. Whenever such a designation is made, signs shall be erected and maintained at every intersection or entrance to such street or alley where movement in the opposite direction is prohibited, which signs shall indicate the direction of lawful traffic movement.
(Code 1965, § 28-39; Ord. No. 4910, § 2, 11-9-21)
State law reference(s)—Authority of city to designate one-way streets, G.S. 20-169.
Sec. 19-49. Same—Driving in wrong direction.
(a)   Whenever signs are in place in accord with section 19-48 indicating a one-way street or alley, it shall be unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle in any but the direction indicated for lawful traffic movement.
(b)   Violation of this section shall be an infraction and shall be punishable as provided in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-4.
(Code 1965, § 28-40; Ord. No. 4910, § 2, 11-9-21)
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