CHAPTER 406: TRAFFIC CONTROL

Section

406.01 Authority and considerations for placement of devices

406.02 Conformity with State Manual

406.03 Powers of Police Chief

406.04 Posting of signs and signals required

406.05 Chief’s powers not limited

406.06 Records of Chief

406.07 Reservation of power to Council

406.08 Violations subject to general code penalty

§ 406.01 AUTHORITY AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR PLACEMENT OF DEVICES.

   The Police Chief is hereby authorized to place and maintain traffic control devices upon any street or highway under municipal jurisdiction as are necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Traffic Code, or to regulate, warn or guide traffic, and such other traffic control devices as such person shall deem necessary for the proper control of traffic. The Chief shall determine the location, timing and coordination of such traffic control devices upon the basis of an applicable engineering or traffic investigation and shall consider the following:

   (a)   The maximum safety and protection of vehicular and pedestrian traffic from physical injury or property damage;

   (b)   The existing and potential traffic movement, volume and conditions;

   (c)   The location and frequency of accidents, including studies of remedial measures;

   (d)   The recommendations of the Fire Chief;

   (e)   The acceleration of transportation of persons and property by vehicles so as to expedite travel and promote public safety;

   (f)   The convenience and welfare of the general public in parking, standing, loading and unloading, and the use of the streets as affecting business concerns and places of assembly; and

   (g)   Economy in the expenditure of money.

(Ord. 94-74, passed 6-10-1974)

§ 406.02 CONFORMITY WITH STATE MANUAL.

   All traffic control devices placed pursuant to the provisions of this Traffic Code shall conform to the Ohio Manual and Specifications for a Uniform System of Traffic-Control Devices, as set forth in R.C. § 4511.09.

(Ord. 94-74, passed 6-10-1974)