(a) On streets or roadways providing for vehicle traffic in both directions where a center lane is reserved for left turn only, such lane shall not be entered by a vehicle or a motor vehicle, except for making left turns as hereinafter provided. Entry into such lane for left turns shall not be made more than 100 feet from the point of turning, except that no person shall traverse a street or roadway intersection while operating a vehicle or a motor vehicle in whole or in part in the center lane. There shall be no travel or passing of other traffic in such turning lane. This section is not applicable when passing in the event of an emergency or when directed by a police officer or during construction, striping or pavement of the street or roadway.
(b) Signs shall be erected at appropriate points as determined by the City Manager designating the center lane as reserved for left turn purposes only.
(Ord. 44-96. Passed 5-6-96.)
(c) Whoever violates any provision of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor on a first offense; on a second offense within one year after the first offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree; on each subsequent offense within one year after the first offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.