Article 2. Municipal Traffic Regulations

§5-201   Falls City Code   §5-204

Article 2. Municipal Traffic Regulations
§5-201 AUTOMATIC LIGHTS AND SIGNALS. No vehicle shall turn at
any intersection where an automatic signal system is in operation
except when such signal system is displaying a green light, or as
provided by the statutes of Nebraska. No vehicle shall be turned
so as to proceed in the opposite direction at any intersection
where an automatic signal system is in operation. (Ref. 39-609
through 39-611, 39-614 RS Neb.)
§5-202 AUTOMATIC SIGNAL SYSTEM. At each intersection where an
automatic signal system is in operation, all vehicular and
pedestrian traffic crossing such street intersection shall be
governed by such automatic signal system. The display of the red
signal light shall be a signal for traffic to stop outside of the
street intersection. The display of the yellow signal light shall
announce that traffic be at attention to stop when the red light is
displayed, and the green signal light shall be a signal for traffic
to promptly move forward. Whenever the operator of a motor vehicle
approaches a flashing red signal, such signal shall be treated in
the same manner as a stop sign. Whenever a yellow flashing signal
is approached, the driver shall continue through such signal with
caution. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any such
signal. (Ref. 39-609 through 39-611, 39-614 RS Neb.)
§5-203 TRANSPORTING FLAMMABLES. No vehicle transporting
flammables shall be permitted to travel on Stone Street between
13th and 25th Streets or on Chase Street between 16th and 18th
Streets, except to cross such street or to make a delivery on it.
Such vehicle shall be immediately removed upon the completion of
the delivery. A vehicle transporting flammable liquid shall not be
parked on any street or alley in the residential district as
described in the Zoning Regulations of this Code.
§5-204 TURNING; “U” TURNS. Any vehicle may be turned so as to
proceed in the opposite direction at any intersection, except those
intersections otherwise posted. In no case shall a “U” turn be
made at the following intersections:
Fulton Street at 14th and 21st Streets;
Stone Street at 7th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 16th,
17th, 18th, 19th, 21st and 25th Streets;
Harlan Street at any intersection; 21st Street from
Harlan Street west to City limits.
§5-204 Traffic Regulations §5-207
No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite
direction at any intersection where an automatic signal is in
operation. (Ref. 39-651, 39-697 RS Neb.)
§5-205 TURNING; HAND SIGNALS. A signal of intention to turn
right or left shall be given continuously during not less than the
last one hundred feet (100′) traveled by the vehicle before
turning. The signals herein required shall be given either by
means of the hand and arm, or by a signal device of a type approved
by the Department of Roads. The hand and arm signals herein
required shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the
following manner: STOP or decreased speed, hand and arm extended
downward; LEFT TURN, hand and arm extended horizontally; RIGHT
TURN, hand and arm extended upward. (Ref. 39-652 through 39-654
RS Neb.)
§5-206 TURNING; GENERALLY. Vehicles turning to the right into
an intersecting street shall approach such intersection in the lane
of traffic nearest to the right hand side of the highway and must
turn the corner as near the right hand curb as possible to keep
between the curb to the right and the center of the intersection of
the two (2) streets. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to
the left shall approach such center line of the highway, and in
turning shall pass as near as possible to the center of the
intersection, passing as closely as practicable to the right
thereof before turning such vehicle to the left. For the purposes
of this section, the center of the intersection shall mean the
meeting point of the medial lines of the highways intersecting one
another. Vehicles on a one-way street turning to the left into an
intersecting street shall approach such intersection in the lane of
traffic nearest to the left hand side of the highway and must turn
the corner as near the left hand curb as possible to keep between
the curb to the left and the center of the intersection of the two
(2) streets. The Governing Body may modify the requirements of
this section at any time. (Ref. 39-650 RS Neb.)
§5-207 RIGHT-OF-WAY. (1) When two (2) vehicles approach, or
enter an intersection at approximately the same time, the driver of
the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle
on the right when the paths of such vehicles intersect and there is
danger of a collision, unless otherwise directed by a Municipal
Policeman stationed at the intersection.
(2) The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left
within an intersection, or into an alley, private road, or driveway
shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the
opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close
thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.
(3) The driver of a vehicle on any street shall yield the
right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing such street within any
clearly marked crosswalk, or at any regular pedestrian crossing at
the end of a block where the movement of traffic is being regulated
by traffic officers or traffic direction devices. Every pedestrian
crossing a street at any point other than a pedestrian crossing,
crosswalk, or intersection shall yield the right-of-way to vehicles
upon the street.
(4) The driver of a vehicle emerging from or entering an
alley, building, private road, or driveway shall yield the rightof-
way to any pedestrian approaching on any sidewalk.
(5) The driver of a vehicle entering a Municipal street from
a private road or drive shall yield the right-of-way to all
vehicles approaching on such streets.
(6) The driver of a vehicle upon a street shall yield the
right-of-way to authorized emergency vehicles when the latter are
operated upon official business and the drivers thereof make proper
use of visual or audible signals. (Ref. 60-6,146 through 60-6,154
RS Neb.)Amended Ord. 94-107.
§5-208 RIGHT-OF-WAY; OVERTAKING VEHICLES. The driver of a
vehicle about to be overtaken and passed by another vehicle
approaching from the rear shall give way to the right in favor of
the overtaking vehicle. (Ref. 39-622 RS Neb.)
§5-209 RIGHT-OF-WAY; EMERGENCY VEHICLES. Upon the approach of
any authorized emergency vehicle, every vehicle within one (1)
block of the route of such emergency vehicle shall immediately
stop, except at the time they are on or crossing a street
intersection, in which event, such vehicle shall drive clear of the
street intersection and then stop. Every vehicle along the route
of such emergency vehicle shall immediately move to a position as
near the right hand curb as possible and remain there until such
authorized emergency vehicle or vehicles have passed; Provided,
said vehicles are operated on official business and the drivers
thereof sound audible signal by bell, siren, or whistle. This
section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an emergency
vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of
all persons using the highway. (Ref. 39-640 RS Neb.)
§5-210 POSITION OF VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY; GENERALLY. Upon all
highways of sufficient width, one-way streets excepted, the driver
of a vehicle shall drive the same on the right half of the roadway.
In passing or meeting other vehicles, drivers shall give each other
at least one-half (1/2) of the main traveled portion of the
roadway. (Ref. 39-620 RS Neb.)
§5-211 POSITION OF VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY; STREET CENTER LINE. A
vehicle shall not be driven to the center line of the highway in
overtaking, or passing another vehicle proceeding in the same
direction, unless such left side is clearly visible and free from
oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance to permit such
overtaking and passing to be made in safety. (Ref. 39-746.05 RS
Neb.)
§5-212 DRIVING IN SIDEWALK SPACE. No vehicle shall be driven
within any sidewalk space, except a permanent or temporary
driveway.
§5-213 STOPS; MANDATORY. All vehicles before crossing a
sidewalk, emerging from a garage, alley, filling station, or other
place within the “congested district”, shall come to a complete
stop, and after giving sufficient warning shall proceed slowly and
with extreme caution while crossing such sidewalk, or leaving such
garage, alley, filling station, or other place. The term “slowly”
shall be construed to mean such rate of speed as is reasonable and
proper under the circumstances and the condition of the street and
traffic thereon. Every vehicle shall come to a complete stop upon
approaching a school bus which is taking on or letting off
passengers and shall not continue until said bus continues. (Ref.
39-728, 39-729, 39-754 RS Neb.)
§5-214 SIGNS, SIGNALS. The Governing Body may, by resolution,
provide for the placing of stop signs, or other signs, signals,
standards, or mechanical devices in any street or alley under the
Municipality’s jurisdiction for the purpose of regulating, or
prohibiting traffic thereon. Such resolution shall describe the
portion of the street or alley wherein traffic is to be regulated
or prohibited; the regulation or prohibition; the location where
such sign, signal, standard or mechanical device shall be placed;
and the hours when such regulation or prohibition shall be
effective. It shall be unlawful for any person to fail, neglect,
or refuse to comply with such regulation, or prohibition, unless
otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer.
The placing or removal of stop signs, or other signs, signals,
standards, or mechanical devices in any street or alley for the
purpose of regulating, or prohibiting traffic thereon shall be at
the direction of the Chief of Police, and only upon authority
granted the Chief of Police by the Governing Body and shall be
given immediate observance. Every such sign, signal, standard, or
mechanical device in existence for a period in excess of thirty
(30) days shall be conclusively presumed to have been so
authorized, and shall be observed accordingly. Official markers or
signs posted by authority of the State of Nebraska are not limited
in effect by the provisions of this section and shall be equally
observed as if posted by the Chief of Police by authority of the
Governing Body. (Ref. 39-609 through 39-611, 39-697 RS Neb.)
§5-215 STOP SIGNS. Every person operating any vehicle shall,
upon approaching any stop sign erected in accordance with the
resolution prescribed heretofore, cause such vehicle to come to a
complete stop before entering or crossing any street, highway, or
railroad crossing. The vehicle operator shall stop at a marked
stop line, or, if there is no stop line, before entering the
crosswalk; but if neither is indicated, then as near the right-ofway
line of the intersecting roadway as possible. (Ref. 39-609
through 39-611, 39-697 RS Neb.)
§5-216 TRUCK ROUTES; TRUCKS TO USE; EXCEPTIONS; ENFORCEMENT.
All persons driving or operating trucks, upon entering, leaving and
driving through, and in the City of Falls City, Nebraska, shall
drive the same only upon the streets, avenues, highways, designated
as follows: 21st Street, 14th Street, Harlan Street, Crook Street
south of 14th Street, 7th Street West of Morton Street, Morton
Street south of 7th Street to 5th Street, east of Morton Street on
5th Street, Highways No. 8, 159 and 73. It shall be unlawful for
trucks to use any of the other streets or avenues in the City for
truck travel except for the purpose of picking up or making
deliveries of property in the ordinary course of business to
destinations located off the truck routes; Provided, that trucks
picking up or making deliveries of property in the ordinary course
of business to destinations off truck routes and then depart from
the truck route on a street that provides the most direct route
from the truck route to the destination. Trucks returning from
picking up or making deliveries of property in the ordinary course
of business to destinations off truck routes must return in the
same manner on the most direct street to the nearest truck route.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the use of
City streets or avenues by garbage trucks on their routes, public
utility trucks, public street repair and maintenance trucks, public
street construction trucks, and trucks making home deliveries or
pickups by going from door to door in the ordinary course of
business.
For the purpose of this section, trucks shall mean any motor
vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily for the
transportation of property and any pickup with a licensed load
capacity of five (5) tons or more or a nine foot (9′) box. For the
purpose of enforcement upon the request of any law enforcement
official, a vehicle shall go to a weigh station for weighing.
The City Engineer is hereby directed to cause the necessary
signs and street markings to be prepared and installed designating
the truck routes, informing the motoring public of such truck
routes.
§5-217 ONE-WAY STREETS. That Stone Street, from 21st Street
south to 14th Street shall be used by traffic proceeding in a
southerly direction only. That Chase Street, from 14th Street
north to 21st Street, shall be used by traffic proceeding in a
northerly direction only. Except for emergency vehicles, it shall
be unlawful to operate, back, push, or otherwise cause a vehicle to
move in a direction opposite to that designated herein on said
street. The City Street Department shall cause to be erected
appropriate one way and do not enter signs for the control of
traffic as provided herein.
§5-218 CLINGING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. No person riding upon any
bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, skis, or toy vehicle shall
attach himself or the bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, skis,
or toy vehicle to any vehicle upon a roadway, and it shall be
unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to suffer or permit any
person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, skis,
or toy vehicle to cling or attach himself or the bicycle to such
vehicle driven and operated by him. (Ref. 60-6,316, 60-354 RS
Neb.)Added Ord. 94-108.
§5-219 TWO WAY ALLEYS. That the alleys between Stone Street and
Chase Street, from 15th Street north to 20th Street, and the alleys
between Harlan Street and Stone Street, from 17th Street south to
14th Street may be used by traffic proceeding in either direction.
That the City Street Department shall cause to be removed the one
way and do not enter signs on said alleys. (Amended: Ord. #93-102)