CHAPTER 71: TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Section
Traffic-Control Devices
   71.01   Authority to install traffic-control devices
   71.02   Obedience to traffic markings, signs and other signal devices
   71.03   When traffic devices required for enforcement
   71.04   Pedestrian-control signals
   71.05   Traffic-control signals
   71.06   Flashing signals
   71.07   Stop and yield sign specifications
   71.08   Stop signs
   71.09   Yield signs
   71.10   Railroad crossing signals or signs
   71.11   School bus signal devices
   71.12   School crossing guards
   71.13   Interference with traffic-control devices
   71.14   Display of unauthorized signs, signals or markings
Backing and Advancing
   71.25   Use of right half of roadway
   71.26   Overtaking and passing
   71.27   Obstructing intersections
   71.28   One-way streets
   71.29   Play streets
   71.30   Following distance
   71.31   Stopping or sudden decrease in speed
   71.32   Starting stopped, standing or parked vehicles
   71.33   Backing
   71.34   Emerging from alleys, driveways or buildings
   71.35   Driving on sidewalks
   71.36   Funeral or other processions
Turning and Changing Lanes
   71.50   Turn signal use
   71.51   Turning at intersections
   71.52   U-turns
   71.53   Illegal turn or lane change
Speed
   71.65   State speed laws applicable
   71.66   Impeding traffic
 
   71.99   Penalty
TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
§ 71.01 AUTHORITY TO INSTALL TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES.
   The Traffic Engineer shall place and maintain traffic-control signs, signals, markers and devices when and as required under the traffic ordinances of the town to make effective the provisions of said ordinances, and may place and maintain such additional traffic-control signs, signals, markers and devices as he or she may deem necessary to regulate traffic under the traffic ordinances of the town or under state law, or to guide or warn traffic.
(Prior Code, § 61.19)
§ 71.02 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC MARKINGS, SIGNS AND OTHER SIGNAL DEVICES.
   (A)   No driver of any vehicle shall disobey the instructions of any traffic-control device placed in accordance with this chapter unless otherwise directed by a police officer, subject to the exceptions herein granted the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle.
(Prior Code, § 61.10)
   (B)   (1)   A person who drives a vehicle must obey the markings, signs and other traffic-control devices placed within the town.
      (2)   If the operator of a motorcycle, motorized bicycle, motor scooter or bicycle approaches an intersection that is controlled by a traffic-control signal, the operator may proceed through the intersection on a steady red signal only if the operator:
         (a)   Comes to a complete stop at the intersection for at least 120 seconds; and
         (b)   Exercises due caution as provided by law, otherwise treats the traffic-control signal as a stop sign and determines that it is safe to proceed.
(Ord. 8-2014, passed 7-28-2014) Penalty, see § 71.99
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