CHAPTER 8
DRIVING RULES AND REGULATIONS

SECTION:

6-8-1: Right-Of-Way At Intersections

6-8-2: Right-Of-Way For Vehicles Entering Roadway And Leaving Curb

6-8-3: Operating All-Terrain Vehicles In City

6-8-4: Driving Or Parking On Sidewalks Or Parkways

6-8-5: Negligent Driving

6-8-6: Harassment Of Bicyclists And Pedestrians Prohibited

6-8-7: Opening And Closing Vehicle Doors

6-8-8: Operating Motorized Vehicles On Bike Lanes And Bike Paths

6-8-9: Use Of Private Property As Public Roadway Or Throughway Street

6-8-10: Vehicles Overtaking Pedestrians And Bicycles

6-8-11: Penalty

6-8-1: RIGHT-OF-WAY AT INTERSECTIONS:

   A.   Vehicle On Left To Yield Right-Of-Way: When two (2) vehicles enter or approach an unmarked or uncontrolled intersection from different streets at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right, except that when two (2) vehicles approach an unmarked or uncontrolled intersection where one highway ends when it meets a second highway not ending at that point of convergence from different directions at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the highway ending at the intersection shall yield the right-of-way to the other vehicle.

   B.   Vehicle Turning Left: The driver of any vehicle turning left at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is in the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute a hazard.

   C.   Yield To Bicycle: The driver of a vehicle within an intersection intending to turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to a bicycle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.

   D.   Vehicle And Bicycle Traveling Same Direction: When a motor vehicle and a bicycle are traveling in the same direction on any highway, street or road, the operator of the motor vehicle overtaking such bicycle traveling on the right side of the roadway shall not turn to the right in front of the bicycle at an intersection, alley or driveway until such vehicle has overtaken the bicycle and has sufficient clearance to safely turn without requiring the bicyclist to brake or take evasive action to avoid a collision with the vehicle. (1952 Code § 10-10-01)

6-8-2: RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR VEHICLES ENTERING ROADWAY AND LEAVING CURB:

The driver of any vehicle entering a street or highway at a point other than a street or highway intersection or entering traffic on a roadway from a parked or angle parked position on such street or highway, shall look out for and yield the right-of-way to other vehicles on such roadway. (1952 Code § 10-10-02)

6-8-3: OPERATING ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES IN CITY:

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) within the City limits on any public street or highway, including controlled access highways, or upon any public property or private property open to the public, unless the vehicle is actively being used for snow removal purposes or for an agricultural, horticultural, dairy or livestock growing or feeding purpose. All other uses are strictly prohibited and a driver cited under this section shall be subject to an infraction violation, subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-2 of this Code. (1952 Code § 10-10-10; amd. 2019 Code)