CHAPTER 3
TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND DEVICES

SECTION:

15-301: Obedience To Devices

15-302: Necessity Of Signs

15-303: Interference With Devices, Or Signs Or Signals

15-304: Presumption Of Legality

15-305: Ratification Of Existing Devices

15-306: Traffic Control Signal Legend

15-307: Flashing Signals

15-308: Driving Within Traffic Lanes

15-309: One-Way Streets, Alleys Designation

15-310: Designation Of Through Streets

15-311: Signs At Through Streets

15-312: Procedures At Stop Signs

15-313: Procedure At Yield Signs

15-301: OBEDIENCE TO DEVICES 1 :

The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device applicable thereto placed in accordance with the provisions of this part unless otherwise directed by a traffic or police officer, subject to the exceptions granted the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle in this part. (1998 Code)

 

Notes

1	1. 47 OS § 11-201(a).

15-302: NECESSITY OF SIGNS 1 :

No provision of this part for which official traffic control devices are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator if at the time and place of the alleged violation an official device is not in proper position and sufficiently legible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person. Whenever a particular section does not state that official traffic control devices are required, such section shall be effective even though no devices are erected or in place. (1998 Code)

 

Notes

1	2. 47 OS § 11-201(b).

15-303: INTERFERENCE WITH DEVICES, OR SIGNS OR SIGNALS 1 :

No person shall, without lawful authority, attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down, or remove any official traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal or any inscription, shield or insignia thereon, or any other part thereof. (1998 Code)

 

Notes

1	3. 47 OS § 11-207.