HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Defining "flashing yellow arrow" ORDINANCE NO. 4168
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY
OF AMES, IOWA, BY ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION 26.18 (2)(k)
THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFINING A FLASHING
YELLOW ARROW LIGHT; REPEALING ANY AND ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE
EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED,by the City Council for the City of Ames,Iowa,that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames,Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended by
enacting a new Subsection 26.18(2)(k)as follows:
Sec.26.18. OBEDIENCE TO OFFICIAL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES.
(2)
"(k) A"flashing yellow arrow" light means vehicular traffic may proceed with caution through
the intersection unless otherwise specifically prohibited. Vehicular traffic shall yield the right of way to other
vehicular and pedestrian traffic lawfully within the intersection."
Section Two.Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable
as set out by law.
Section Three. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances,in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent
of such conflict,if any.
Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
Passed this 28`h day of January , 2014 .
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ann H. Campbell,Mayor