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§ 71.002 REVERSE OR U-TURNS.
   The operator of any vehicle shall not turn such vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction unless such movement can be made in safety without interfering with other traffic.
(KRS 189.330(8)) (1992 Code, § 71.02) Penalty, see § 71.999
§ 71.003 BACKING VEHICLES.
   It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to back the vehicle at any intersection for the purpose of executing a turning movement. A vehicle from any parking position shall be backed by the operator in such manner as to proceed on the same side of the roadway in the lawful direction of travel.
(1992 Code, § 71.03) Penalty, see § 71.999
§ 71.004 VEHICLES CROSSING SIDEWALKS.
   (A)   It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to drive within any sidewalk space except at a permanent or temporary driveway or by special permit from the Chief of Police or other authorized city official.
   (B)   It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to drive the vehicle out of any alley, driveway, building or lot and across a sidewalk, or its extension across the alley, unless the vehicle has been brought to a complete stop immediately prior to crossing the sidewalk or its extension. On entering the roadway from the alley, driveway or building, the operator shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway. The operator of any vehicle intending to cross a sidewalk and turn into an alley from the roadway may do so at low speed and with caution.
(1992 Code, § 71.04) Penalty, see § 71.999
§ 71.005 SPEED LIMITS.
   (A)   It is hereby determined that the speed permitted by state law is greater than is safe or reasonable under conditions existing on certain streets and certain areas within the incorporated limits of the city, and, therefore, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate a vehicle, except an emergency vehicle during an emergency, at a speed in excess of the speeds established by this section when signs are in place giving notice of such speed limit.
   (B)   It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate a motor vehicle upon and over the streets in the city at a speed greater than 20 mph, except in safety zones where the speed limit is decreased and designated on traffic signs, and except upon and over those portions of the interstate highways of Alexandria Pike and Johns Hill Road, as they are located within the city where the speed limit shall be that speed which is set and designated according to state law.
   (C)   Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be subject to the fine schedule set forth in KRS 189.394.
(1992 Code, § 71.05)
Cross-reference:
   Traffic schedules, speed limits, see Ch. 74, Sch. III
Statutory reference:
   Authority to regulate speed, see KRS 189.390(5)
ACCIDENTS
§ 71.020 DUTY OF OPERATOR.
   It shall be the duty of the owner of, operator of or passenger in any motor vehicle which is involved in an accident in which any person is injured or property damaged to stop immediately and ascertain the extent of the injury or damage and render such assistance as may be needed.
(1992 Code, § 71.15) Penalty, see § 71.999
Statutory reference:
   Duty in case of accident, see KRS 189.580
§ 71.021 ACCIDENT REPORT.
   The operator, owner or passenger involved in an accident resulting in the injury or death of any person, or an accident in which property is damaged, shall immediately report the accident or property damage to the Police Department.
(1992 Code, § 71.16) Penalty, see § 71.999
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