(A) Except as provided in division (B) below, a stop or turn signal required under this chapter may be given by means of the hand and arm or by a signal lamp or lamps or mechanical signal device.
(B) This section does not apply to farm tractors and implements. A motor vehicle in use on a highway must be equipped with and a required signal shall be given by a signal lamp or lamps or mechanical signal device when either of the following conditions exist:
(1) The distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside limit of the body, cab or load of the motor vehicle exceeds 24 inches.
(2) The distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the rear limit of the body or load of the motor vehicle exceeds 14 feet. This measurement applies to a single vehicle and a combination of vehicles.
(C) All signals required under this chapter may be given by hand and arm. A signal given under this section shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner:
(1) A left turn is indicated by extending the hand and arm horizontally.
(2) A right turn is indicated by extending the hand and arm upward.
(3) A stop or decreased speed is indicated by extending the hand and arm downward.
(D) A signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given continuously during not less than the last 200 feet traveled by a vehicle before turning or changing lanes. A vehicle traveling in a speed zone of at least 50 miles per hour shall give a signal continuously for not less than the last 300 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning or changing lanes.
(‘89 Code, § 61.28) (Am. Ord. passed 4-8-96)