9-7-321.312: TURNING ON CURVES, HILLS:

No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any curve, on the approach to, or near the crest of a grade or hill where such vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from either direction within five hundred feet (500'). (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)

9-7-321.313: STARTING PARKED VEHICLE:

No person shall start a vehicle which is stopped, standing, or parked unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)

9-7-321.314: SIGNALS REQUIRED WHEN TURNING:

No person shall turn a vehicle from a direct course upon a street unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety and then only after giving a clearly audible signal by sounding a horn if any pedestrian may be affected by such movement or after giving an appropriate signal in the manner hereinafter provided in the event any other vehicle may be affected by such movement. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)

9-7-321.315: TURN SIGNAL TO BE CONTINUOUS:

A signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given continuously during not less than the last one hundred feet (100') traveled by the vehicle before turning. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)

9-7-321.316: SIGNAL REQUIRED WHEN STOPPING OR DECREASING SPEED SUDDENLY:

No person shall stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided in this division to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the rear when there is opportunity to give such signal. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)

9-7-321.317: SIGNALS TO BE BY HAND AND ARM OR SIGNAL DEVICE:

   A.   The signals required under the provisions of this division may be given either by means of the hand and arm as provided in section 9-7-321.318 of this chapter or by mechanical or electrical directional signal device or light of a type approved by the state department of public safety.

   B.   When a vehicle is equipped with a directional signal device, such device shall at all times be maintained in good working condition. No directional signal device shall project a glaring or dazzling light. All directional signal devices shall be self- illuminated when in use while other lamps on the vehicle are lighted. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)

9-7-321.318: METHOD OF GIVING HAND AND ARM SIGNALS:

All signals required under this division which may be given by hand and arm shall, when so given, be given from the left side of a vehicle and the following manner and interpretation thereof is suggested:

   A.   Left turn: Hand and arm extended horizontally.

   B.   Right turn: Hand and arm extended upward.

   C.   Stop or decrease of speed: Hand and arm extended downward. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)

DIVISION 8. RIGHT OF WAY