(A) Definition. A CONTINUOUS TWO-WAY LEFT TURN LANE is the center lane of a roadway divided into five lanes which provides for the two-way movement of traffic and is clearly marked or designated as a “left turn only” lane by pavement markings or street signs.
(B) Distance traveled. No person shall drive a vehicle in a continuous two-way left turn lane except in preparation for making a left turn from said lane; provided that no person shall drive a vehicle in the lane a distance of more than 200 feet.
(C) Speed. No person shall drive a vehicle in a continuous two-way left turn lane at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing having regard for the actual and potential hazards. A speed in excess of 20 miles per hour in the lane shall be prima facie evidence that the speed is not reasonable or prudent and that it is unlawful.
(D) Right-of-way. The driver of a motor vehicle intending to enter a continuous two-way left turn lane shall yield the right-of-way to vehicles already in the center lane and shall not enter the lane until such movement can be made with safety.
(E) Position in lane. The driver of a motor vehicle using a continuous two-way left turn lane shall remove such vehicle completely from the adjacent through lane of traffic and shall stop and yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which is stopped within such lane and signaling for a left turn.
('68 Code, § 27-53) (Ord. 10-1978-49, passed 10-10-78) Penalty, see § 70.99