HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-03-01-Ordinance 2268_Traffic RegulationsORDINANCE NO.2268 IANORDINANCETOAMENDCHAPTER501,WAUKEE MUNICIPAL CODE,
BY DELETING CHAPTER 501 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND INSERTING IN LIEU
THEREOF REVISED CHAPTER 501 REGULATION OF TRAFFIC UPON AND
USE OF THE STREETS OF WAUKEE,IOWA,AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council ofthe City of Waukee:
Section 1.Chapter 501,Waukee Municipal Code,is hereby deleted in its
entirety,and the following is placed in lieu thereof:
REGULATION OF TRAFFIC UPON AND USE OF THE STREETS OF WAUKEE,
IOWA,AND PROVIDING PENALTIES
501.1 Purpose.The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate traffic upon the use of the
streets of Waukee,Iowa,and to provide for the enforcement of these regulations.
501.2 Short Title.This ordinance may be known and cited as "Traffic Code".
501.3 Defmitions.Please see Chapter 321.1 Code ofIowa as amended.
501.4 Traffic Accident Studies.Whenever the accidents at any particular location
become numerous,the police department shall conduct studies of such accidents and
propose remedial measures.
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501.5 Traffic Accident Reports.The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident within
the limits of this city shall file a report as and when required by the Iowa Department of
Public Safety.Subject to the provisions of Section 321.271 of the Code ofIowa.The
police department shall maintain a suitable system of filing traffic accident reports.
Accident reports or cards referring to them shall be filed alphabetically by case number.
501.6 Investigation of Accidents Reported.The police department shall investigate all
accidents reported.If sufficient evidence of a violation if found,proper action will be
taken to punish the violator.
501.7 Police Department to Submit Annual Safety Reports.The police department shall
prepare annually a traffic report which shall be filed with the mayor.SUlOhreport shall
contain information on traffic matters in this city concerning the number of traffic
accidents,the number of persons killed and injured,the number and nature of violations,
and other pertinent traffic data including the plans and recommendation for future traffic
safety activities.
Enforcement and Obedience to Traffic Regulations
501.8 Authority of Police and Fire Department Officials.Provisions of this ordinance
and the Iowa law relating to motor vehicles and law of the road shall be enforced by the J
officers of the police department.
The officers of the police department are hereby authorized to direct all traffic by voice,
hand or signal in conformance with traffic laws.In the event of a fire or other
emergency,officers of the police department may direct traffic as conditions require
notwithstanding the provisions of the traffic laws.
Officers of the fire department,when at the scene of a fire,may direct or assist the police
in directing traffic thereat or in the immediate vicinity.
501.9 Required Obedience to Provisions of this Ordinance and State Law.Any person
who shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order of a police officer,or
direction of a fire department officer during a fire,or who shall fail to abide by the
provisions of this ordinance and the applicable provisions of the following Iowa statutory
laws relating to motor vehicles and the statutory law of the road is in violation of this
ordinance.These sections of the Code ofIowa are:
A.32117,321.32,321.98,321.174,321.174A,321180,321.180B,321.190,
321.193,321194321.216 and 321.218 through 321.224 -display of registration and
license to drive.
B.321.229 through 321.234 --obedience to a peace officer and responsibility of
public officers,emergency vehicles and bicycles to obey traffic regulations.
C.321.256 through 321.260 --traffic signs,signals and markings.
D.321.261 through 321.271 --accidents and accident reporting.
E.321.275 --operation of motorcycles.
F.321.277,321.277A,321.278,321.284,321.285,321.288,321.290,321.293,
321.294,and 321295 --reckless driving,drag racing,speed,control of vehicle and
minimum speed.
(1)Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions,the speed limit of University
Avenue for westbound traffic from the east City limits to a point 1600 feet west of the
east City limits is 45 miles per hour and the speed limit on University Avenue for
westbound traffic a point 1600 feet west of the east City limits west to the east line of
Ashworth Drive at its intersection with University Avenue is 45 miles per hour.
(2)The speed limit on Ashworth Drive between the east line of Warrior Lane
and the north line of University Avenue is 35 mph.
(3)The speed limit on Boone Drive from a distance of 1875 feet north of the
centerline of University Avenue to the north line of University Avenue in the City of
Waukee,Iowa is 35 miles per hour.
(4)Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions,the speed limit on Warrior Lane
between the south line of Sunrise Drive,extended,and the north of Ashworth Drive,in
the City of Waukee is 35 miles per hour.I
(5)Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions,the speed limit on the west half
of A1ice=s Road,also known as R-30,from the northern city limits to a point one mile
North of Hickman Road is 35 miles per hour.
(6)On the following-described streets,the maximum speed limit with the
variable display speed limit signs and beacons in operation shall be 25 mph.The
maximum speed limit with variable display speed limit signs and beacons not activated
shall be 35 mph.The hours of operation shall be established by the Waukee Police
Department.
On Ashworth Drive from 75 feet east of the middle of its intersection with
Warrior Lane to 245 feet north of the middle of its intersection with University
G.321G.3,32lG.5,321G.6,32lG.9,321G.lO,32lG.ll,321G.l2,321G.13,
321G.17,321G.20,and 321G.25 -Snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles.
H.321.297 through 321.310 -driving on right,meeting,overtaking,following or
towing.
1.321.311 through 321.318 -turning and starting,signals on turning and stopping.
1.321.319 through 321.324 -right of way.
K.321.325 through 321.334 and 321.340 -pedestrian rights and duties and safety
zones.
L.321.241 through 321.344 -railroad crossings.
M.321.353 through 321.360 -stop at sidewalks,stopping,standing and parking.
N.321.362 through 321.371 -unattended vehicle,obstructing driver's view,crossing
median,following fire apparatus,or crossing fire hose,and putting glass,etc.,on
streets.
O.321.372 -school Busses.
P.321.381,321.382,and 321.383 -safety standards.
Q.321.384 through 321.409,321.415,321.417 through 321.423 --lighting
equipment required and time of use.I
R.321.430 through 321.434;321.436 through 321.443;321.445,and 321.446
through 321.450 -brakes,horns,sirens,mufflers,wipers,mirrors,tires,transporting
explosives.
S.321.452 through 321.4G3,321.4G5 and 321.466 --size,weight and load.
T.Clinging to Vehicles.No person shall drive a motor vehicle on the streets of this
city unless all passengers of said vehicle are inside said vehicle in the place intended for
their accommodation.No person shall ride on the running board of a motor vehicle or in
any other place not customarily used for carrying passengers.No person riding upon any
bicycle,coaster,roller skates,sled,skis,skateboard or toy vehicle shall attach the same or
himself to any vehicle upon a roadway.This section shall not apply to emergency
vehicles.
And said sections of the Code ofIowa incorporated by reference herein may be referred
to and cited as sections of the Waukee Municipal Code as follows:
Display of registration an license to drive
§501.9A17
§501.9A21
§501.9A98
§501.9A174
321.17
321.32
321.98
321.174
§501.9A174A 321.174A
§501.9A180 321.180
§501.9A180B 321.180B
§501.9A190
§501.9A193
§501.9A194
§501.9A216
§501.9A218
§501.9A219
§501.9A220
§501.9A221
§501.9A222
§501.9A223
§501.9A224
321.190
321.193
321.194
3211216
321.218
321.219
321.220
321.221
321.222
321.223
321.224
Misdemeanor to violate registration provisions.
Registration card carried and exhibited.
Operation without registration.
Operator's licensed -operation of commercial
motor vehicles.
Operation of motor vehicle with expired license.
Instruction permits
Graduated driver's licenses for persons aged fourteen
through seventeen.
Fees for motor vehicle licenses.
Restrictions on licenses -penalty.
Special minors'licenses.
Unlawful use of license or nonoperator's identification
card.
Operation without valid motor vehicle
license or when disqualified -penalties.
Permitting unauthorized minor to drive.
Permitting unauthorized person to drive.
Employing unlicensed chauffeur.
Renting motor vehicle to another.
Motor vehicle license inspection for motor
vehicle rental.
Record kept.
Obedience to a peace officer and responsibility of public officers,emergency vehicles
and bicycles to obey traffic regulations.
§501.9B229
§501.9B230
§501.9B231
§501.9B231
§501.9B233
§501.9B234
321.229
321.230
321.231
321.232
321.233
321.234
Obedience to peace officers.
Public officers not exempt.
Authorized emergency vehicles.
Radar jamming devices -penalty.
Road workers exempted.
Bicycles,animals,or animal drawn vehicles.
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Traffic signs,signals and marking.
§501.9C256 321.256
§501.9C257 321.257
§501.9C258 321.258
§591.9C259 321.259
§501.9C260 321.260
Obedience to official traffic-control devices.
Supplemental reports.
Arrangement of lights on official traffic control
signals.
Unauthorized signs,signals,or markings.
Interference with devices,signs,or signals
unlawful possession.
Accidents and accident reporting.
§501.9D26l
§501.9D262
§501.9D263
§501.9D264
§501.9D265
§501.9D266
§501.9D267
§501.9D268
§501.9D269
§501.9D270
§501.9D271
321.261
321.262
321.263
321.264
321.265
321.266
321.267
321.268
321.269
321.270
321.271
Operation of motorcycles.
§501.9E275 321.275
Death or personal injuries.
Damage to vehicle.
Information and aid -leaving scene
of accident.
Striking unattending vehicle.
Striking fixtures upon a highway.
Reporting accidents.
Supplemental reports.
Driver unable to report.
Accident report forms.
Reports confidential -without
prejudice -exceptions.
Operation of motorcycles and motorized
bicycles.
Reckless driving,drag racing,speed,control of vehicle and minimum speed.
§501.9F277 321.277
§501.9F277A 32l277A
§501.9F278 321.278
§501.9F284 321.284
§501.9F285 321.285
§501.9F288 321.288
Reckless driving.
Careless driving.
Drag racing prohibited.
Open containers in motor vehicles.
Speed restrictions.
Control of vehicle -reduced speed.I
§501.9F290
§501.9F293
§501.9F294
§501.9F295
§501.9F(9)
321.290
321.293
321.294
321.295
Speed restrictions.
Local authorities may alter limits.
Minimum speed regulation.
Limitation on bridge or elevated structure.
(1)Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions,the speed limit on University
Avenue for westbound traffic from the east City limits to a point 1600 feet west of the
east City limits is 55 miles per hour and the speed limit on University Avenue from
westbound traffic from a point 1600 feet west of the east City limits west of the west line
of Ashworth Drive at its intersection with University Avenue is 45 miles per hour.
(2)The speed limit on Ashworth Drive between the east line of Warrior Lane
and the north line of University Avenue is 35 mph.
(3)The speed limit on Boone Drive from a distance of 1875 feet north of the
centerline of University Avenue to the north line of University Avenue in the City of
Waukee,Iowa is 35 miles per hour.
(4)Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions,the speed limit on Warrior Lane
between the south line of Sunrise Drive,extended,and the north of Ashworth Drive,in
the City of Waukee is 35 miles per hour.
(5)Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions,the speed limit on the west half
of Alice's Road,also known as R-30,from the northern city limits to a point one mile
north of Hickman Road (Highway 6)is 35 miles per hour.
(6)The maximum speed limit with the variable display speed limit signs and
beacons in operation shall be 25 mph.The maximum speed limit with variable display
speed limit signs and beacons not activated shall be 35 mph.The hours of operation
shall be established by the Waukee Police Department.
On Ashworth Drive from 75 feet east of the middle of its intersection with
Warrior Lane to 245 feet north of the middle of its intersection with University
Snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles.
§501.9G3
§501.9G5
§501.9G6
§501.9G9
§501.9G10
§501.9Gll
§501.9G12
§501.9G13
321G.3
321G.5
321G.6
321G.9
321G.10
321G.ll
321G.12
321G.13
Registration and numbering required.
Display of identification numbers.
Registration -renewel -transfer
Operation on roadways and highways
Accident reports.
Mufflers required.
Head lamp -tail lamp -brakes
Unlawful operation
§501.9G17 32IG.17 Violation of "stop"signal.
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§501.9G20 321G.20 Minors under twelve.
§501.9G25 321G.25 Stopping and inspecting -warnings.
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Driving on right,meeting,overtaking,following or towing.
§501.9H297 321.297 Driving on right-hand side of roadway
exceptions.
§501.9H298 321.298 Meeting and turning to right.
§501.9H299 321.299 Overtaking a vehicle.
§501.9H300 321.300 Failure to recognize signal.
§501.9H30l 321.301 Burden of proof
§501.9H302 321.302 Overtaking on the right.
§501.9H303 321.303 Limitations on overtaking on the left.
§501.9H304 321.304 Prohibited passing.
§501.9H305 321.305 One-way roadways and rotary traffic
islands.
§501.9H306 321.306 Roadways laned for traffic.
§501.9H307 321.307 Following too closely.
§501.9H308 321.308 Motor trucks and towed vehicles
distance requirements.
§501.9H309 321.309 Towing -convoys -drawbars.
§501.9H3l0 321.310 Towing four-wheeled trailers.}Turning and starting,signals on turning and stopping.
§501.91311 321.311 Turning at intersection.
§501.9I3l2 321.312 Turning on curve or crest of grade.
§501.91313 321.313 Starting parked vehicle.
§501.913l4 321.314 When signal required.
§501.9I3l5 321.315 Signal continuous.
§501.9I3l6 321.316 Stopping.
§501.9I3l7 321.317 Signals by hand and arm or signal device.
§501.913l8 321.318 Method of giving hand and arm signals.
Right of Way.
§501.9J319 321.319 Entering intersections from different
highways.
§501.9J320 321.320 Left turns -yielding.
§501.9J32l 321.321 Entering through highways.
§501.9J322 321.322 Vehicles entering stop or yield intersections.
§501.9J323 321.323 Moving vehicle backward on highway.
§501.9J324 321.324 Operating on approach of emergency vehicles.
)Pedestrian rights and duties and safety zones.
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§501.9K325
§501.9K326
§501.9K327
§501.9K328
§501.9K329
§501.9K330
§501.9K331
§501.9K332
§501.9K333
§501.9K334
§501.9K340
321.325
321.326
321.327
321.328
321.329
321.330
321.331
321.332
321.333
321.334
321.340
Railroad crossings.
§501.9L341
§501.9L342
§501.9L343
§501.9L344
321.341
321.342
321.343
321.344
Pedestrians subject to signals.
Pedestrians on left.
Pedestrians'right of way.
Crossing at other than crosswalk.
Duty of driver -pedestrian crossing
or working on highways.
Use of crosswalk.
Pedestrians soliciting rides.
White canes restricted to blind persons.
Duty of drivers.
Penalties.
Driving through safety zone.
Obedience to signal oftrain.
Stop at certain railroad crossings -posting warning.
Certain vebicles must stop.
Heavy equipment at crossing.
Stop at sidewalks,stopping,standing and parking.
§501.9M353 321.353
§501.9M354 321.354
§501.9M355 321.355
§501.9M356 321.356
§501.9M357 321.357
§501.9M358 321.358
§501.9M359 321.359
§501.9M360 321.360
Stop before crossing sidewalk -right of way.
Stopping on traveled way.
Disabled vehicle.
Officers authorized to remove.
Removed from bridge.
Stopping,standing or parking.
Moving other vehicle.
Theaters,hotels and auditoriums.
Unattended vehicle,obstructing driver's view,crossing median,following fire apparatus,
or crossing fire hose,and putting glass,etc.,on streets.
§501.9N362 321.362
§501.9N363 321.363
§501.9N364 321.364
§501.9N365 321.365
§501.9N366 321.366
§501.9N367 321.367
§501.9N368 321.368
§501.9N369 321.369
§501.9N370 321.370
Unattended Motor Vehicle.
Obstruction to driver's view.
Preventing contamination of food by
hazardous material.
Coasting prohibited.
Acts prohibited on fully controlled -
access facilities.
Following fire apparatus.
Crossing fire hose.
Putting debris on highway.
Removing injurious material.
§501.9N37l 321.371 Clearing up wrecks.
)School Buses.
§501.9037l 321.372 Discharging pupils -regulations.
Safety standards.
§501.9P38l 321.381 Movement of unsafe or improperly equipped vehicles.
§501.9P382 321.382 Upgrade pulls -minimum speed
§501.9P383 321.383 Exceptions -slow vehicles identified.
Equipment required and time of use.
§501.9Q384 321.384 When lighted lamps required.
§501.9Q385 321.385 Head lamps on motor vehicles.
§501.9Q386 321.386 Citation for unlighted headlamp or
rear lamp.
§501.9Q387 321.387 Rear lamps.
§501.9Q388 321.388 Illuminating plates.
§501.9Q389 321.389 Reflector requirement.
§501.9Q390 321.390 Reflector requirements.
§501.9Q39l 321.391 Approval of reflectors.]§501.9Q392 321.392 Clearance and identification lights.
§501.9Q393 321.393 Color and mounting.
§501.9Q394 321.394 Lamps or flag on projecting load.
§501.9Q395 321.395 Lamps on parked vehicles.
§501.9Q396 321.396 Exception.
§501.9Q397 321.397 Lampson bicycles.
§501.9Q398 321.398 Lamps on other vehicles and equipment.
§50l.9Q402 321.402 Spot lamps.
§501.9Q403 321.403 Auxiliary driving lamps.
§501.9Q404 321.404 Signal lamps and signal devices.
§501.9Q405 321.405 Self-illumination.
§501.9Q406 321.406 Cowl lamps.
§501.9Q407 321.407 Courtesy lamps.
§501.9Q408 321.408 Back-up lamps.
§501.9Q409 321.409 Mandatory lighting equipment.
§501.9Q4l5 321.415 Required usage of lighting services.
§501.9Q4l7 321.417 Single-beam road-lighting equipment.
§501.9Q4l8 321.418 Alternate road-lighting equipment.
§501.9Q419 321.419 Number of driving lamps required or permitted.
§501.9Q420 321.420 Number of lamps lighted.
§501.9Q421 321.421 Special restrictions on lamps.I§501.9Q422 321.422 Red light in front.
§501.9Q423 321.423 Flashing lights.
Brakes,horns,sirens,mufflers,wipers,mirrors,tires,transporting explosives.
§501.9R430
§501.9R431
§501.9R432
§501.9R433
§501.9R434
§501.9R436
§501.9R437
§501.9R438
§501.9R439
§501.9R440
§501.9R441
§501.9R442
§501.9R443
§501.9R445
§501.9R446
§501.9R447
§501.9R448
§501.9R449
§501.9R450
321.430
321.431
321.432
321.433
321.434
321.436
321.437
321.438
321.439
321.440
321.441
321.442
321.443
321.445
321.446
321.447
321.448
321.449
321.450
Size,weight and load.
§501.9S452
§501.9S453
§501.9S454
§501.9S455
§501.9S456
§501.9S457
§501.9S458
§501.9S459
§501.9S460
§501.9S462
§501.9S463
§501.9S465
§501.9S466
321.452
321.453
321.454
321.455
321.456
321.457
321.458
321.459
321.460
321.462
321.463
321.465
321.466
Brake,hitch and control requirements.
Performance ability.
Horns and warning devices.
Sirens and bell prohibited.
Bicycles sires or whistles.
Mufflers,prevention of noise.
Mirrors.
Windshields and windows.
Windshield wipers.
Restrictions as to tire equipment.
Metal tires prohibited.
Proj ections on wheels.
Exceptions.
Safety belts and safety harnesses -use required.
Child restraint devices.
Trucks to carry flares and reflective devices.
Display of flares or reflective devices.
Motor carrier safety rules
Hazardous material transportation
regulations.
Scope and effect.
Exceptions.
Width of vehicles.
Projecting loads on passenger vehicles.
Height of vehicles -permits.
Maximum length.
Loading beyond front.
Dual axle requirement.
Spilling loads on highways.
Drawbars and safety chains.
Maximum gross weight -exceptions -penalties.
Weighing vehicles and removal of excess.
Increased loading capacity -re-registration.
T.Clinging to Vehicles.No person shall drive a motor vehicle on the streets of this
cityunless all passengers of said vehicle are inside said vehicle in the place intended for
their accommodation.No person shall ride on the running board of a motor vehicle or in
any other place not customarily used for carrying passengers.No person riding upon any
bicycle,coaster,roller skates,sled,skis,skateboard or toy vehicle upon a roadway.This
section shall not apply to emergency vehicles.
[October 19,1998 -2258]
TURNING MOVEMENTS
501.10 Turning Markers,Buttons and Signs.The police department may cause markers,
buttons or signs to be placed within or adjacent to intersections,and thereby require and
direct,as traffic conditions require,that a different course from that specified by the state
law be traveled by vehicles turning at intersections,and when markers,buttons or signs
are so placed no driver of a vehicle shall turn a vehicle at an intersection other than as
directed and required by such markers,buttons or signs,including right-hand turns at
intersections with automatic traffic signals.
501.11 Authority to Place Restricted Turn Signs.The police department is hereby
authorized to determine those intersections,as traffic conditions require,at which the
drivers of vehicles shall not make a right or left turn.The making of such turns may be
prohibited between certain hours of any day,in which event the same shall be plainly
indicated on signs.
501.12 Obedience to No-turn Signs.Whenever authorized signs are erected indicating
that no right or left turn is permitted,no driver of a vehicle shall disobey the direction of
any such sign.
One-Way Streets and Alleys
501.13.Authority to Designate One-Way Streets and Alleys.Whenever any traffic
ordinance of this city designates anyone-way street or alley,the police department shall
place and maintain signs giving notice thereof,and no such regulation shall be effective
unless such signs are in place.Signs indicating the direction of traffic movement shall be
placed at every intersection where movement of traffic in the opposite direction is
prohibited.It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any vehicle in violation of such
markings,signs,barriers or other devices so placed in accordance with this section.
A The following streets are hereby designated as one-way streets:
(1)Park Road,eastbound only.
(2)Fourth Street,southbound only from the south line of Locust Street to the
North line of North view Drive,from 7:30 AM.to 4:30 P.M.,Monday through Friday
during the school year.
(3)Cherry Street,eastbound only from the east line of Sixth Street to the east
line of Fifth Street,from 7:30 AM.to 4:30 P.M.,Monday through Friday during the
school year.
(4)Fifth Street,northbound only from the south line of Cherry Street to the
south line of Locust Street,from 7:30 AM.to 4:30 P.M.,Monday through Friday during I
the school year.
[August 1,1994 -2185]
5 a 1.14.Authority to Restrict Movement or Direction of movement on Streets
During Certain Periods.The police department is hereby authorized to determine and
recommend to the council certain streets,or specified lanes thereon upon which vehicular
traffic shall proceed in one direction during one period and the opposite direction during
another period of the day or on which movement may be prohibited during certain
periods of the day,and shall upon authority given by ordinance place and maintain
appropriate markings,signs,barriers or other devices to give notice thereof.The chief of
police may erect signs temporarily designating lanes to be used by traffic moving in a
particular direction,regardless of the center line of the roadway.It shall be unlawful for
any person to operate any vehicle in violation of such markings,signs,barriers or other
devices so placed in accordance with this section.
Special Stops Required
5 a 1.15.Authority to Erect Stop Signs.Whenever any ordinance of this city
designates and describes a through highway it shall be the duty ofthe police department
to cause to be placed and maintained a stop sign on each and every street intersecting
such through highway except as hereinafter modified in the case of intersecting through
highways.
501.16 The Police Department Shall Recommend Stop or Yield Requirements at Certain
Intersections.At the intersections of through highways and at intersections upon streets
other than through highways,where,because of heavy cross-traffic or other traffic
conditions,particular hazard exists,the police department is hereby authorized to
determine whether vehicles shall stop or yield at one or more entrances to any such
intersection shall present said recommendation to the council,and upon approval by the
council,shall erect an appropriate sign at every such place when a stop or yield is
required.
50 1.17.Stops at Intersecting Through Highways and Other Intersections.Except
where directed to proceed by police officer or a traffic signal,the driver of a vehicle shall
stop in obedience to a stop sign erected at the entrance to a through street or stop
intersections,at such stop sign,at the crosswalk,or stop line on the roadway,before
entering the intersection,and shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles which have
entered the intersection on the through street,or which are approaching so closely on the
through street as to constitute a hazard,but the driver having so yielded may proceed
cautiously and with due care enter said through street.
501.18.Through Streets Designated.The streets and intersections described in
Schedule A are through street and stop intersections as indicated in the schedule,and stop
signs shall be erected at the entrance to the intersections as indicated.
SCHEDULE A
Through Street and Stop Intersections
In accordance with Section 501.17,the following streets are through streets and stop
intersections as indicated:IAshworthDrive,from U S.Highway No.6,at the west city limits to the east city limits,
except at 6th Street,4th Street,East Street,and University Avenue.
[February 11,1986]
6th Street,from U.S.Highway No.6 to the South city limits,except at Ashworth Drive.
US.Highway No.6 from Ashworth Drive on the west City Limits to East Road.
8th Street,from the south line of Ashworth Drive to the north line of Cherry Street,
except at Locust Street.Cherry Street,from the west line of Sixth Street to its end.
Walnut Street,from the west line of 6th Street to the east line of 8th Street.
4th Street,from the south city limits to the south line of Ashworth Drive and from the
north line of Ashworth Drive to the south line of US.Highway No.6.
Laurel Street,from the east line of 6th Street to the west line of 4th Street.
3rd Street,from the south city limits to the south line of Ashworth Drive,except at
Northview Drive.
2nd Street,from the south city limits to the south line of Ashworth Drive,except at
Ashworth Drive
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Warrior Lane,from the south line of Bell Aire Drive to the south line of US.Highway
No.6,except at Ashworth Drive.
Cherry Street,from the west line of 6th Street to the east line of 8th Street.
[October 4,1983]
Corene Avenue from the west line of 1st street to the east line of3rd Street
[October 4,1983]
All of University Avenue within the city limits of Waukee from its intersection with
Ashworth Drive on the west to the city limits of Waukee,Iowa,on the east.
Southfork Drive from Walnut Ridge Drive to its terminus.IWalnutRidgeDrivefromUniversityAvenuetoitsterminus.
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[May 12,1988]
Second Street Court from the South line of Co rene Avenue South to its terminus.
[July 11,1989]
3 -WAY Stop Intersections.
4th Street and Northview Drive.Both east and west traffic on Northview Drive on both
sides of the intersection and a stop for 4th Street.
[November 11,1986]
4-WAY Stop Intersections
Ashworth Drive at 6th Street.
Ashworth Drive at 4th Street.
8th Street at Locust Street.
3rd Street and Northview Drive
2nd Street and Northview Drive.
6th Street and Locust Street.
[June 27,1989]
5-WAY Stop Intersection
Warrior Lane,Ashworth and Northview Drive intersection.
501.19 Stop When Traffic is Obstructed.Notwithstanding any traffic-control signal
indication to proceed,no driver shall enter an intersection or a marked crosswalk unless
there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection or crosswalk to accommodate
the vehicle.
501.20 School Stops.
A Between the hours of7:30 AM.to 4:30 P.M.,when a driver of a vehicle
approaches an authorized school stop he shall bring such vehicle to a full stop at a point
ten (10)feet from the approach side of the crosswalk marked by an authorized school
stop sign,and thereafter proceed in a careful and prudent manner until he shall have
passed such school site.
B.The streets and intersections described in "Schedule A"are school stops
intersections as indicated in the Schedule,and stop signs shall be placed at the entrance to
said intersections as indicated.At the time that the said stop signs are at said
intersections,the driver of a vehicle shall stop in obedience thereto as provided in
subsection A hereof
[June 27,1989]ISCHEDULEA
School Stop Intersections
In accordance with this Section the stop signs shall be placed at the following street
intersections between the hours of7:30 and 4:30 p.rn.,Monday through Friday inclusive
of each school day each week during which school is in session in the City of Waukee,
Iowa:
A.At the crosswalk 349.0 feet south of the South line of Ashworth Drive on 4th
Street controlling traffic on 4th Street
B.At the intersection of 5th Street and Locust Street,controlling traffic on Locust
Street.
C.At the intersection of East Road and Bel Aire Drive,controlling traffic on Warrior
Lane.
[June 27,1989]]501.21 Prohibited Crossing.Pedestrians crossing a street in the business district shall
cross in the crosswalks only.
501.22 Pedestrians on Left.Where sidewalks are provided it shall be unlawful for any
pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway.Where sidewalks are not
provided pedestrians shall at all times when walking on or along a roadway,walk on the
left side of such roadway.
Miscellaneous Driving Rules
501.23 Vehicles Not To Be Driven on Sidewalks and other Municipally owned property
and private property without consent by owner.No driver of a motor vehicle shall drive
a motor vehicle on sidewalks and other municipally owned property,except that portion
of streets improved for public travel,alleys,and areas specifically designated for parking,
including municipal parking lots;and no driver shall drive or park a motor vehicle on
private property except by the consent of the owner thereof
[June 12,1984]
501.24 Driving Through Funeral or Other Procession.No driver of any vehicle shall
drive between the vehicles comprising a funeral or other authorized procession while they
are in motion and when such vehicles are conspicuously designated as required in this
ordinance.This provision shall not apply at intersections where traffic is controlled by I
traffic-controlled signals or police officers.
501.25 Drivers in a Procession.Each driver in a funeral or other procession shall drive
as near to the right-hand edge of the roadway as practical and shall follow the vehicle
ahead as closely as is practical and safe.
501.26 Funeral Processions To Be Identified.A funeral procession composed of
vehicles shall be identified as such by the display upon the outside of each vehicle of a
pennant or other identifying insignia or by such other methods as may be determined and
designated by the police department.
501.27 Driving in Quiet Zones.Whenever authorized signs are erected indicating a quiet
zone,no person operating a motor vehicle within any such zone shall sound their horn or
other warning device of such vehicle except in an emergency.
501.28 Load Restrictions Upon Vehicles Using Certain Streets.When signs are erected
giving notice thereof,no person shall operate any vehicle with a gross weight in excess of
the amounts specified on such signs at any time upon any streets or parts of streets in the
City of Waukee except Ashworth Drive and 6th Street when such vehicles have a gross
weight of 40,000 lbs.or more.
501.29 Truck Routes.
A Every motor vehicle weighing five (5)tons or more,when loaded or empty,
having no fixed terminal within the city or making no scheduled or defmite stops within
the city for the purpose of loading or unloading shall travel over or upon the following
streets within the city and none other:Ashworth Drive and 6th Street.
B.Any motor vehicle weighing five (5)tons or more,when loaded or empty,having
a fixed terminal,making a scheduled or definite stop within the city for the purpose over
or upon the designated routes set out in this section to the nearest point of its scheduled or
defmite stop and shall proceed thereto,load or unload and return,by the most direct route
to its point of departure from said designated route.
C.The owner,or any other person,employing or otherwise directing the driver to
any vehicle shall not require or knowingly permit the operation of such vehicle upon a
street in any manner contrary to this section.
501.30 Permits for Excess Size and Weight.The police department shall,upon
application in writing and good cause being shown therefor,issue a special permit in
writing authorizing the applicant to operate or move a vehicle or combination of vehicles
of a size or weight or load exceeding the maximum specified by state law over those
streets named in the permit which are under the jurisdiction of the city and for which the
city is responsible for maintenance.
501.31 Temporary Weight Restrictions.Of the council declares an embargo when it
appears by reason of deterioration,rain,snow or other climatic conditions that certain
streets will be seriously damaged or destroyed by vehicles weighing in excess of an
amount specified by the sign,no such vehicles shall be operated on streets so designated
by such signs.)
SCHOOL BUSES
501.32 School Bus Signals.The driver of any school bus used t transport children to and
from a public or private school shall,when stopping to receive or discharge pupils at any
point within the residence or business districts of the city,turn on the flashing stop
warning signal lights at a distance of not less than one hundred (100)feet,nor more than
three hundred (300)feet from the point where said pupils are to be received or discharged
from the bus.At the point of receiving or discharging pupils the driver of the bus shall
bring the bus to a stop and extend the stoparrn.After receiving or discharging pupils,the
bus driver shall turn off the flashing stop warning lights,retract the stop arm and then
proceed on the route.No school bus shall stop to load or unload pupils unless there is at
least three hundred (300)feet of clear vision in each direction.
501.33 Discharging Pupils.All pupils shall be received and discharged from the right
front entrance of every school bus and if said pupils must cross the street or highway,
they shall be required to pass in front of the bus,look in both directions,and proceed to
cross the street or highway only on signal from the bus driver.
501.34 Other Motor Vehicles to Stop.)
A.The driver of any vehicle when meeting a school bus on which the stop warning
signal lights are flashing shall reduce the speed of said vehicle to not more than twenty
(20)miles per hour,and shall bring said vehicle to a complete stop when school bus stops
and stop signal arm is extended and said vehicle shall remain stopped until stop arm is
retracted after which driver may proceed with due caution.
B.The driver of any vehicle overtaking a school bus shall not pass a school bus
when flashing stop warning signal lights are flashing and shall bring said vehicle to a
complete stop not closer than fifteen feet of the school bus w hen it is stopped and
stop arm is extended,and shall remain stopped until the stop arm is retracted and school
bus resumes motion,or until signaled by driver to proceed.
501.35 Summons Placed on Illegally Parked Vehicles.Whenever any motor vehicle
without driver is found parked or stopped in violation of any of the restrictions imposed
by any ordinance of this city the officer or other authorized person finding such vehicle
shall attach a written summons as hereinbefore provided to such vehicle in a conspicuous
place and the driver of such vehicle shall be held to appear at the time and place
designated in the summons,
501.36 Presumption In Reference to Illegal Parking.In any proceeding charging a
standing or parking violation,a prima facie presumption that the registered owner was the I
person who parked or placed such vehicle at the point where,and for the time during
which,such violation occurred,shall be raised by proofthat:
A.The particular vehicle described in the information was parked in violation of this
ordinance,and
B.The defendant named in the information was the registered owner at the time in
question.
Section 2.Repealer.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3.Severability Clause.If any section,provision or part of this
ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional,such adjudication shall not affect
the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section,provision,or part thereof not
adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4.Effective Date.This ordinance shall be in effect upon its final
passage,approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Council this 1'"day of March,1999,and approved this 1'(day of
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Clerk