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This Code, except for Iowa Code §§321.277 and 321.280, does not apply to persons and motor vehicles and other equipment while actually engaged in work upon the surface of a highway officially closed to traffic but does apply to such persons and vehicles when traveling to or from such work. The minimum speed restriction of Iowa Code §321.285(5) and the provisions of §§321.297, 321.298 and 321.323 do not apply to road workers operating maintenance equipment on behalf of any state or local authority while engaged in road maintenance, road blading, snow and ice control and removal, and granular resurfacing work on a highway, whether or not the highway is closed to traffic. ('91 Rev.; Ord. #4247, 8/18/97; ’99 Rev.; ’10 Rev.) [Ref. Iowa Code §321.233]
It shall be the duty of the officers of the police department to enforce all street traffic laws of this City and all State Vehicle Laws applicable to street traffic in this City.
The officers of the police department are hereby authorized to direct all traffic by voice, hand, or signal in conformance with traffic laws, provided that, in the event of a fire or other emergency or to expedite traffic or to safeguard pedestrians, officers of the police department may direct traffic as conditions require notwithstanding the provisions of the traffic laws.
Officers of the fire department, when at the scene of a fire, may direct or assist the police in directing traffic thereat or in the immediate vicinity.
A peace officer is authorized to stop a vehicle to require exhibition of a motor vehicle license, to serve a summons or memorandum of traffic violation, to inspect the condition of the vehicle, to inspect the vehicle with reference to size, weight, cargo, bills of lading or other manifest of employment, tires and safety equipment, or to inspect the registration certificate, the compensation certificate, travel order, or permit of such vehicle. ('91 Rev.)
A person riding an animal or driving any animal drawing a vehicle upon a roadway is subject to the provisions of this ordinance applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except those provisions of this ordinance which by their nature can have no application.
A person, including a peace officer, riding a bicycle upon a roadway is subject to the provisions of this ordinance and has all the rights and duties under this ordinance applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except those provisions of this ordinance which by their nature can have no application or those provisions for which specific exceptions have been set forth regarding police bicycles.
A person propelling a bicycle on the roadway shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle. A person shall not use a bicycle on the highway to carry more persons at one time than the number of persons for which the bicycle is designed and equipped.
This section does not apply to the use of a bicycle in a parade authorized by local authorities.
('91 Rev.; Ord. #4247, 8/18/97; ’99 Rev.) [Ref. Iowa Code §321.234]
1. General. The motor vehicle laws apply to the operators of motorcycles and motorized bicycles to the extent practically applicable.
2. Riders.
a. Motorized bicycles. A person operating a motorized bicycle on the highways shall not carry any other person on the vehicle.
b. Motorcycles. A person shall not operate or ride a motorcycle on the highways with another person on the motorcycle unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person. The additional passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear of the operator. The motorcycle shall be equipped with footrests for the passenger unless the passenger is riding in a sidecar or enclosed cab. The motorcycle operator shall not carry any person nor shall any other person ride in a position that will interfere with the operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the operator.
3. Sitting position. A person operating a motorcycle or motorized bicycle shall ride only upon the vehicle's permanent and regular attached seat. Every person riding upon the vehicle shall be sitting astride the seat, facing forward with one leg on either side of the vehicle.
4. Use of traffic lanes. Persons shall not operate motorcycles or motorized bicycles more than two abreast in a single lane. Except for persons operating such vehicles two abreast, a motor vehicle shall not be operated in a manner depriving a motorcycle or motorized bicycle operator of the full use of a lane. A motorcycle or motorized bicycle shall not be operated between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. The operator of a motorcycle or motorized bicycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken unless the vehicle being overtaken is a motorcycle or motorized bicycle.
5. Headlights on. A person shall not operate a 1977 or later model year motorcycle or any model year motorized bicycle upon the highways without displaying at least one lighted headlamp. However, this subsection is subject to the exceptions with respect to parked vehicles as provided in this code.
6. Packages. The operator of a motorcycle or motorized bicycle shall not carry any package, bundle, or other article which prevents the operator from keeping both hands on the handlebars.
8. Parades. The provision of this section do not apply to motorcycles or motorized bicycles when used in a parade authorized by proper permit from local authorities.
9. Bicycle safety flags required on motorized bicycles. When operated on a highway, a motorized bicycle shall have a bicycle safety flag which extends not less than five feet above the ground attached to the rear of the motorized bicycle. The bicycle safety flag shall be triangular in shape with an area of not less than thirty square inches, and be Day-Glo in color.
(Ord. #3146, 6/1/81; '91 Rev.; ’99 Rev.) [Ref. Iowa Code §321.275]
The provisions of this ordinance applicable to the drivers of vehicles upon the highways shall apply to the drivers of all vehicles owned or operated by the United States, this state or any county, city, district, or any other political subdivision of the state, subject to such specific exceptions as are set forth in this ordinance with reference to authorized emergency vehicles. ('91 Rev.) [Ref. Iowa Code §321.230]
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