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A 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]
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]
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]
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]
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