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§ 71.35 DRIVING CAREFULLY; INJURY TO STREET BY VEHICLES.
   (A)   The operator of any vehicle upon a highway shall operate the vehicle in a careful manner, with regard for the safety and convenience of pedestrians and other vehicles upon the highway.
   (B)   No person shall willfully operate any vehicle on any highway in a manner as to injure the highway.
(KRS 189.290) (`96 Code, § 71.25) Penalty, see § 71.99
§ 71.36 RIGHT-OF-WAY OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES; FOLLOWING EMERGENCY VEHICLES; DRIVING OVER FIRE HOSE.
   (A)   Upon the approach of an emergency vehicle equipped with, and operating, one or more flashing, rotating or oscillating red or blue lights visible under normal conditions from a distance of 500 feet to the front of the vehicle; or when the driver is giving audible signal by siren, exhaust whistle or bell, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the edge or curb of the highway clear of any intersection, and stop and remain in the position until the emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer or firefighter.
   (B)   Upon the approach of any emergency vehicle operated in conformity with the provisions of division (A) above, the operator of every vehicle shall immediately stop clear of any intersection and shall keep the position until the emergency vehicle has passed, unless directed otherwise by a police officer or firefighter.
   (C)   No operator of any vehicle, unless he or she is on official business, shall follow any emergency vehicle being operated in conformity with the provisions of division (A) above closer than 500 feet, nor shall he or she drive into, park the vehicle into or park the vehicle within the block where the vehicle has stopped in answer to an emergency call or alarm, unless he or she is directed otherwise by a police officer or firefighter.
   (D)   No vehicle, train or other equipment shall be driven over any unprotected hose of the Fire Department when the hose is laid down on any street, private driveway or track for use at any fire alarm unless the Fire Department official in command consents that the hose be driven over.
   (E)   Upon approaching a stationary emergency vehicle or public safety vehicle, when the emergency vehicle or public safety vehicle is giving a signal by displaying alternately flashing yellow, red, red and white, red and blue, or blue lights, a person who drives an approaching vehicle shall, while proceeding with due caution:
      (1)   Yield the right-of-way by moving to a lane not adjacent to that of the authorized emergency vehicle, if:
         (a)   The person is driving on a highway having at least four lanes with not fewer than two lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle; and
         (b)   If it is possible to make the lane change with due regard to safety and traffic conditions; or
      (2)   Reduce the speed of the vehicle, maintaining a safe speed to road conditions, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe.
   (F)   This section does not operate to relieve the person who drives an emergency vehicle from the duty to operate the vehicle with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.
(KRS 189.930) (`96 Code, § 71.26) Penalty, see § 71.99
§ 71.37 SMOKE EMISSION OR OTHER NUISANCE.
   Every vehicle when on a highway shall be so equipped as to make a minimum of noise, smoke or other nuisance, to protect the rights of other traffic and to promote the public safety.
(KRS 189.020) (`96 Code, § 71.27) Penalty, see § 71.99
§ 71.38 SPEED LIMITS.
   Where no condition exists that requires lower speed for compliance with this section, the speed of any vehicle not in excess of the limits specified in this section or established as hereinafter authorized shall be lawful, but any speed in excess of the limits specified in this section or established as hereinafter authorized shall be unlawful.
   (A)   The speed at which motor driven vehicles may be operated upon all public streets and ways within the limits of this city, with the exception of state highways and public alleys, is set and established at the maximum speed of 20 mph.
   (B)   The speed at which vehicles may be driven or operated upon public streets designated as state highways within the city, namely, Elm Street and Ludlow Highway is set, in conformity with state highway regulations regarding the same, at 30 mph maximum speed.
   (C)   The movement of all vehicular traffic, motor driven or other, is restricted to a maximum speed of 15 mph on the following parts of the streets, and speeds in excess thereof are expressly prohibited: Kenner Street between Linden and Poplar Streets; Davies Street between Elm and Poplar Streets; Poplar Street between Kenner and Davies Street.
   (D)   The maximum speed at which any motor driven vehicle may be operated upon and in any public alley within the city limits is set at ten mph.
(`96 Code, § 71.28) (Am. Ord. 1997-3, passed 5-22-1997; Am. Ord. 2001-6, passed 5-24-2001)
PARADES
§ 71.50 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   PARADE. Any parade, march, ceremony, show, exhibition, pageant or procession of any kind, or any similar display in or on any street, sidewalk, park or other public place in the city.
   PARADE PERMIT. A permit required by this subchapter.
(`96 Code, § 71.40)
§ 71.51 PERMIT REQUIRED.
   (A)   No person or persons shall engage in, participate in, aid, form or start any parade unless a parade permit has been obtained from the Chief of Police or other authorized city official.
   (B)   This subchapter shall not apply to:
      (1)   Funeral processions; or
      (2)   A governmental agency acting within the scope of its functions.
(`96 Code, § 71.41) Penalty, see § 71.99
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