HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regulating Intersections Where Turns on a Red Light are Prohibited ORDINANCE NO. 3190
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING SUBSECTION
26.18(2)(A) AND SECTION 26.19 AND REENACTING THE
SAME TO REGULATE TURNING AT A RED LIGHT; REPEAL-
ING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; ESTABLISH-
ING A PENALTY AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa is
hereby amended by repealing Subsection 26.18(2)(a) and re-enacting
the same to read as follows:
"(a) A "steady circular red" light means vehicular traffic
shall stop. Vehicular traffic shall remain standing
until a signal to proceed is shown or vehicular traffic,
unless prohibited by a sign, may cautiously enter the
intersection to make a right turn from the right lane of
traffic or a left turn from a one-way street to a one-
way street from the left lane of traffic on a one-way
street onto the left most lane of traffic on a one-way
street. Turns made under this paragraph shall be made
in a manner that does not interfere with other vehicular
or pedestrian traffic lawfully using the intersection
and drivers shall comply with any posted restrictions.
Pedestrian traffic facing a steady circular red light
shall not enter the roadway unless the pedestrian can
safely cross the roadway without interfering with any
vehicular traffic."
Section Two. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa is
hereby amended by repealing Section 26.19 and re-enacting the same to
read as follows:
"Sec. 26.19. INTERSECTIONS WHERE TURNS ON RED PRO-
HIBITED.
It is unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to make a
turn at an intersection while facing a steady red traffic
control signal if a sign stating "No Turn on Red" is post-
ed. This prohibition may be limited to times when children
are present by so stating on the signs posted as required."
Section Three. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance
shall constitute a simple misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to ex-
ceed $100 or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days.
Section Four. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith shall be repealed to the extent of such conflict if any.
Section Five. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and publication as required by law.
Passed this 20th day of August 1992.
Jill L. Ripper cting City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, DAay r
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