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§ 70.07 TURNING REGULATED.
   (A)   Whenever, pursuant to division (B) below appropriate traffic control devices are installed that clearly indicate that right or left turns, U-turns or all turns are prohibited or required from a particular lane of traffic, no person shall drive any vehicle contrary to the directions of any traffic control devices so installed.
   (B)   The restrictions on turning set forth in Ch. 73, Sch. VI shall henceforth be in effect at the locations indicated therein and the Administrator shall install appropriate traffic control devices that clearly and adequately notify drivers of the turns required or prohibited.
(1981 Code, § 6-7)
§ 70.08 UNLAWFUL PASSING.
   (A)   Whenever, pursuant to division (B) below, appropriate traffic control devices have been installed that clearly indicate that no passing is allowed on a portion of any street, no driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another on any portion of any street so restricted (Note: G.S. § 20-150(e) makes it unlawful to pass contrary to signs posted by the State Department of Transportation).
   (B)   The Administrator may install appropriate traffic control devices to indicate that no passing is allowed whenever and wherever he or she determines that passing would be unsafe on that portion of a street because:
      (1)   The street intersects with another street;
      (2)   The slope or grade of the street is such or the street curves to such an extent that a driver's view is obstructed within a distance of 500 feet; or
      (3)   Any other conditions exist making passing hazardous.
(1981 Code, § 6-8)
§ 70.09 CROSSWALKS AND SAFETY ZONES.
   (A)   The Council finds that there is a particular danger to pedestrians crossing the roadway at the locations as set forth in Ch. 73, Sch. VI and the Administrator shall establish and maintain crosswalks and safety zones at these locations by placing marks or lanes upon the surface of the roadway or by other traffic control devices.
   (B)   The effect of crosswalks upon vehicles and pedestrians shall be as provided in G.S. §§ 20-173 and 20-174, and other provisions of law.
   (C)   As provided in G.S. § 20-160(b), no driver of a vehicle may drive through or over a safety zone.
(1981 Code, § 6-9) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 70.10 WEIGHT LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN STREETS.
   (A)   Whenever, pursuant to division (B) below, the Administrator installs a traffic control device clearly stating or indicating that through trucks are not permitted on a street or any portion thereof, no person may drive any truck having 6 wheels or more on any like street or portion thereof unless the truck's destination or point of origin is on that street.
   (B)   The streets or portions thereof set forth in Ch. 73, Sch. VII are hereby designated “no through trucks” streets and the Administrator shall install appropriate traffic control devices that clearly give notice of the designation.
(1981 Code, § 6-10) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 70.11 BLOCKING INTERSECTIONS AND CROSSWALKS.
   No driver may enter an intersection or marked crosswalk unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection or crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle he or she is operating without obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians.
(1981 Code, § 6-11) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 70.12 GENERAL SPEED LIMIT.
   As provided in G.S. § 20-141(b)(1) , no person may drive a vehicle on a street or in a public vehicular area in excess of 35 mph unless a different speed is established by this chapter.
(1981 Code, § 6-19) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 70.13 SPEED LIMITS.
   (A)   Whenever a speed limit has been established and appropriate traffic control devices have been installed in accordance with division (B) below, no person may operate a vehicle on any street in excess of the posted speed.
   (B)   The speed limits set forth in Chapter 73, Sch. XIII shall be applicable to the streets specified therein, and the Administrator shall install appropriate traffic control devices clearly indicating the established speed limit.
(1981 Code, § 6-20) Penalty, see § 70.99
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