The operator of every vehicle, upon approaching any sign marked as a pedestrian (whether school or other pedestrian) crossing from the direction toward which the sign faces and before passing the sign, shall, unless otherwise directed by a traffic officer, cause the vehicle to come to a complete stop with the front end of the vehicle parallel to or even with the sign, whenever any pedestrian is within a pedestrian crossing area that has been designated as provided in this article, and shall not cause or permit movement of the vehicle to resume until all pedestrians shall have passed outside of such area.
(Ord. 2623, passed - -1980)