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§ 70.01 TITLE.
   Chapters 70 through 85 of this code of ordinances may be known and cited as the Clinton Traffic Code.
(1999 Code, § 60.01)
§ 70.02 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Where words and phrases used in the Traffic Code are defined by state law, the definitions apply to their use in the Traffic Code and are adopted by reference. Those definitions so adopted that need further definition or are reiterated, and other words and phrases used herein, have the following meanings.
(Iowa Code § 321.1)
   BUSINESS DISTRICT. The territory contiguous to and including a highway when 50% or more of the frontage thereon for a distance of 300 feet or more is occupied by buildings in use for business.
   PARK or PARKING. The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.
   PEACE OFFICER. Every officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations.
   RESIDENCE DISTRICT. The territory contiguous to and including a highway not comprising a business, suburban or school district, where 40% or more of the frontage on such a highway for a distance of 300 feet or more is occupied by dwellings or by dwellings and buildings in use for business.
   SCHOOL DISTRICT. The territory contiguous to and including a highway for a distance of 200 feet in either direction from a school house.
   STAND or STANDING. The halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than for the purpose of and while actually engaged in receiving or discharging passengers.
   STOP. When required, the complete cessation of movement.
   STOP or STOPPING. When prohibited, any halting of a vehicle, even momentarily, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a peace officer or traffic control sign or signal.
   SUBURBAN DISTRICT. All other parts of the city not included in the business, school or residence districts.
   TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE. All signs, signals, markings and devices not inconsistent with this chapter, lawfully placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.
   VEHICLE. Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, street or alley.
(1999 Code, § 60.02)
§ 70.03 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
   Provisions of this chapter and state law relating to motor vehicles and law of the road are enforced by the Police Department.
(Iowa Code § 372.13(4)) (1999 Code, § 60.03)
§ 70.04 POWER TO DIRECT TRAFFIC.
   A peace officer, and, in the absence of a peace officer, any officer of the Fire Department when at the scene of a fire, is authorized to direct all traffic by voice, hand or signal in conformance with traffic laws. In the event of an emergency, traffic may be directed as conditions require, notwithstanding the provisions of the traffic laws.
(Iowa Code §§ 102.4, 321.236(2)) (1999 Code, § 60.04)
§ 70.05 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS; REPORTS.
   The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident within the limits of the city shall file a report as and when required by the State Department of Transportation. A copy of this report shall be filed with the city for the confidential use of peace officers and shall be subject to the provisions of Iowa Code § 321.271.
(Iowa Code §§ 321.273) (1999 Code, § 60.05)
§ 70.06 PEACE OFFICER’S AUTHORITY.
   A peace officer is authorized to stop a vehicle to require exhibition of the driver’s license of the driver, to serve a summons or memorandum of traffic violation, to inspect the condition of the vehicle, to inspect the vehicle with reference to size, weight, cargo, log book, bills of lading or other manifest of employment, tires and safety equipment or to inspect the registration certificate, the compensation certificate, travel order or permit of the vehicle. A peace officer having probable cause to stop a vehicle may require exhibition of the proof of financial liability coverage card issued for the vehicle.
(Iowa Code § 321.492) (1999 Code, § 60.06)
§ 70.07 OBEDIENCE TO PEACE OFFICERS.
   No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any peace officer invested by law with authority to direct, control or regulate traffic.
(Iowa Code § 321.229) (1999 Code, § 60.07) Penalty, see § 10.99
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