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EMERGENCY VEHICLES
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE. Vehicles of the Fire Department or volunteer fire company, police vehicles and also ambulances and emergency vehicles of municipal departments or public service corporations as are designated or authorized by the City Council.
DRIVER. Every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
INTERSECTION. The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways, streets or alleys which join one another at or approximately at right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways, streets or alleys joining at any other angle may come in conflict.
PERSON. Every natural person, firm, co-partnership, association or corporation.
POLICE OFFICER. Every officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations.
RIGHT-OF-WAY. The privilege of the immediate use of the highway, street or alley.
ROADWAY. The portion of a highway, street or alley improved, designated or ordinarily used for vehicular travel.
STREET, HIGHWAY or ALLEY. The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.
VEHICLE. Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, street or alley, except devices moved by human power, or used exclusively upon stationery rails or tracks.
(Ord. 58-2, passed 8-30-1958)
Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle, equipped with at least one lighted lamp exhibiting red light, visible under normal atmospheric 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, and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway, clear any intersection, and shall stop and remain in the position, until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed and has reached a point at least 300 feet beyond the place where the driver has stopped the vehicle, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.
(Ord. 58-2, passed 8-30-1958) Penalty, see § 70.99
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
The findings and recitations set out in the ordinance codified herein are found to be true and correct and they are hereby adopted by the City Council and made a part hereof for all purposes as findings of fact.
(Ord. 2010-003, passed 4-21-2010; Ord. 2015-005, passed 3-17-2015)
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following terms shall have the meaning and definition as follows:
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle weighing more than 12,000 pounds, that is not a passenger car or light pickup truck.
MOTOR VEHICLE or VEHICLE. Motor vehicle as defined in Tex. Trans. Code, Title 7, Subtitle A, Chapter 501.
PERSON. Includes an individual, firm, corporation, or other business entity.
RESIDENTIAL AREA. Those areas within the city limits designated for residential use according to the city’s zoning ordinance.
RESIDENTIAL STREET. Those streets, boulevards, avenues, or alleys within the city limits located within the city's residential area.
VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT. Any axle or gross weight exceeding 12,000 pounds.
(Ord. 97-03, passed 7-8-1997; Ord. 2009-008, passed 4-21-2009; Ord. 2010-003, passed 4-21-2010; Ord. 2015-005, passed 3-17-2015)
Parking on the right-of-way of State Highway 31, McEntire (FM 764), and Lone Star Road (FM 764) within the city shall be regulated and controlled as follows:
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park any vehicle on the paved portion of State Highway 31, McEntire (FM 764) and Lone Star Road (FM 764), within the city, save and except along that portion, if any, designated by lawfully authorized signs as an area in which parking is permitted.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park any vehicle upon the right-of-way of any state highway, McEntire (FM 764) and Lone Star Road (FM 764).
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park any vehicle within 14 feet from the paved portion of the following designated roadways:
(1) The east and west side of McEntire (FM 764) from the intersection of Lawrence Street and McEntire (FM 764) to the intersection of McEntire (FM 764) and Lone Star Road (FM 764); and
(2) The north and south side of Lone Star (FM 764) from the intersection of McEntire (FM 764) and Lone Star (FM 764) to the intersection of Lone Star Road (FM 764) and Leagueline Road (FM 1667).
(D) It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park any vehicle upon the right-of-way of the following sections of right-of-way of State Highway 31 (SH 31):
(1) The south side of SH 31 from a point 216 feet west of the intersection of SH 31 and Park Street (FM 764), to said intersection;
(2) The south side of SH 31 from a point 102 feet west of the intersection of SH 31 and Trotman Street, to said intersection;
(3) The south side of SH 31 from a point 116 feet west of the intersection of SH 31 and Lincoln Street, to said intersection;
(4) The south side of SH 31 and Leagueline Road (FM 1667), to said intersection;
(5) The north side of SH 31 from a point 177 feet east of the intersection of SH 31 and Leagueline Road (FM 1667), to said intersection;
(6) The north side of SH 31 from a point 110 feet east of the intersection of SH 31 and Church Street, to said intersection;
(7) The north side of SH 31 from a point 138 feet east of the intersection of SH 31 and Forehand Road, to said intersection;
(8) The north side of SH 31 from a point 185 feet east of the intersection of SH 31 and Highway 274, to said intersection;
(Ord. 2010-003, passed 4-21-2010; Ord. 2015-005, passed 3-17-2015) Penalty, see § 70.99
It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park any vehicle or fish upon Leagueline Road (FM 1667) during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in areas where such activity is prohibited by a properly posted sign. These prohibitions shall include any shoulder or right-of-way along such designated roadway.
(Ord. 2010-003, passed 4-21-2010; Ord. 2015-005, passed 3-17-2015) Penalty, see § 70.99
It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park any vehicle or fish upon Oak Street and First Street in areas where such activity is prohibited by a properly posted sign. These prohibitions shall include any shoulder or right-of-way along such designated roadway.
(Ord. 2015-005, passed 3-17-2015)
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