SEC. 151. INCREASING SPEED LIMITS IN CERTAIN AREAS.

151.   INCREASING SPEED LIMITS IN CERTAIN AREAS.Speeds as stated in Section 541 in excess of those stated in Section 150 hereof are hereby authorized on the streets or portions thereof as designated in Section 541 of this ordinance upon the posting of signs giving notice thereof. [Ref. Iowa Code §321.293]

SEC. 152. TRUCK SPEED LIMITS.

152.   TRUCK SPEED LIMITS.Repealed by Iowa Code (1993). ('91 Rev.; '95 Rev.) [Ref. Iowa Code §321.286 (1995)]

SEC. 153. BUS SPEED LIMITS.

153.   BUS SPEED LIMITS.Repealed by Iowa Code (1993). ('91 Rev.; '95 Rev.) [Iowa Code §321.287 (1995)]

SEC. 154. CONTROL OF VEHICLE

154.   CONTROL OF VEHICLEA person operating a motor vehicle shall have the vehicle under control at all times and shall reduce the speed to a reasonable and proper rate:

   1.   When approaching and passing a person walking in the traveled portion of a public street.

   2.   When approaching and passing an animal which is being led, ridden, or driven upon a public street.

   3.   When approaching and traversing a crossing or intersection of public streets, or a bridge, sharp turn, curve, or steep descent in a public street.

   4.   When approaching and passing an emergency vehicle displaying a revolving or flashing light.

   5.   When approaching and passing a slow moving vehicle displaying a reflective device or alternative reflective device as provided by Iowa Code §321.383.

   6.   When approaching and passing through a sign posted road work zone upon a public street.

('91 Rev.; '95 Rev.; Ord. #4247, 8/18/97; ’99 Rev.; ’00 Rev.) [Iowa Code §321.288]

SEC. 155. MAINTAIN LOOKOUT.

155.   MAINTAIN LOOKOUT.The driver of a motor vehicle shall maintain a proper lookout at all times.

SEC. 156. FAILURE TO STOP IN THE ASSURED CLEAR DISTANCE AHEAD.

156.   FAILURE TO STOP IN THE ASSURED CLEAR DISTANCE AHEAD.No person shall drive any vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than will permit the driver to bring the vehicle to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead, such driver having the right to assume, however, that all persons using said highway will observe the law. ('91 Rev.) [Ref. Iowa Code §321.285]

SEC. 157. INFORMATION OR NOTICE.

157.   INFORMATION OR NOTICE.In every charge of violation of Sections 150 and 151 of this ordinance, the information, also the notice to appear, shall specify the speed at which the defendant is alleged to have driven, also the speed limit applicable within the district or at the location. ('95 Rev.) [Ref. Iowa Code §321.291]

SEC. 158. SPEED SIGNS -DUTY TO INSTALL.

158.   SPEED SIGNS -DUTY TO INSTALL.On all streets other than primary roads and extensions of primary roads, there shall be erected by the City suitable standard signs or street markings showing the points at which the rate of speed changes and the maximum rate of speed in the district which the vehicle is entering. [Ref. Iowa Code §321.289]