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Lawrence, IN Code of Ordinances
LAWRENCE, INDIANA CODE OF ORDINANCES
ADOPTING ORDINANCES
TITLE 1. GOVERNMENTAL STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION
TITLE 2. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
TITLE 3. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
ARTICLE 1. PUBLIC SAFETY
ARTICLE 2. VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 1. REGULATION AND CONTROL OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 2. STOP, YIELD AND PREFERENTIAL STREETS
CHAPTER 3. SPEED LIMITS AND REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 4. PARKING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 5. PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 6. COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND WEIGHT REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 7. VEHICULAR NOISE REGULATION
CHAPTER 8. ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS; FINES; PAYMENT PROCEDURES
ARTICLE 3. OTHER OFFENSES AND NUISANCES
ARTICLE 4. FIRE PREVENTION
ARTICLE 5. PLANNING AND ZONING
TITLE 4. BUSINESS AND COMMERCE
TITLE 5. PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES
TITLE 6. PARKS AND RECREATION
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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§ 3-2-1-21. OBEDIENCE TO RAILROAD CROSSING SIGNALS.
   (A)   Whenever any driver approaches a railroad grade crossing under any of the circumstances stated in this section, the driver of the vehicle shall stop within 50 feet, but not less than ten feet, from the nearest rail of the railroad, and shall not proceed until the driver can do so safely.
   (B)   The foregoing requirements shall apply when:
      (1)   A clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a railroad train;
      (2)   A crossing gate is lowered or a flagperson signals the approach or passage of a railroad train;
      (3)   A railroad train is approaching the highway crossing and emits an audible signal, and when the railroad train, by reason of its speed and nearness to the crossing, is an immediate hazard;
      (4)   An approaching railroad train is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to the crossing; and/or
      (5)   A stop sign is erected giving notice that a stop is required.
Penalty, see §§ 3-2-8-1 et seq.
§ 3-2-1-22. DRIVING THROUGH CROSSING GATE AT RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING.
   No person shall drive any vehicle through, around or under any crossing gate at a railroad grade crossing while the gate is lowered across the roadway, or is in process of being lowered or raised, or do so while any barrier or sign bars passage and indicates a stop. No pedestrian shall cross any railroad when any barrier, sign or gate indicates a stop.
Penalty, see §§ 3-2-8-1 et seq.
§ 3-2-1-23. FOLLOWING EMERGENCY APPARATUS.
   No driver of any vehicle, other than one on official public business, shall follow closer than 500 feet any police vehicle, fire apparatus or ambulance traveling with audible siren and/or visible light signals.
Penalty, see §§ 3-2-8-1 et seq.
§ 3-2-1-24. CROSSING FIRE HOSE.
   No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a Fire Department when laid down on any street, alley or private driveway to be used at any fire or alarm of fire, except upon specific direction by the Fire Department or police personnel at the scene.
Penalty, see §§ 3-2-8-1 et seq.
§ 3-2-1-25. DRIVING ON SIDEWALK.
   The driver of operator of any vehicle shall not drive the vehicle across any curb or across or within sidewalk or grassplot area, except at a permanent or temporary driveway and, in the latter instance, shall use due care not to break the curbing or cause other damage to property or injury to any person.
Penalty, see §§ 3-2-8-1 et seq.
§ 3-2-1-26. PARADES, PROCESSIONS; PERMIT REQUIRED.
   (A)   No funeral or parade containing 100 or more persons or 25 or more vehicles, except the forces of the United States Army or Navy, the military forces of this state and the forces of the Police and Fire Departments, shall occupy, march or proceed along any street except in accordance with a permit issued by the Chief of Police and the other regulations as set forth herein which may apply.
   (B)   The restriction shall not apply to any component of the armed forces of this state or the United States.
Penalty, see §§ 3-2-8-1 et seq.
§ 3-2-1-27. LOCATION OF VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
   (A)   No person shall ride in or on any vehicle or upon any portion thereof not intended for the carrying of passengers.
   (B)   This provision shall not apply to an employee engaged in the necessary discharge of a duty or to persons riding within truck bodies in space intended for merchandise.
Penalty, see §§ 3-2-8-1 et seq.
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