Section 13-53. Vehicle Turning left at Intersection.
- The driver of a vehicle within an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway; provided that the driver of a vehicle on a street which is not a state or federal highway shall stop and yield the right-of-way to a vehicle which has entered the intersection or which is so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.
- When two (2) vehicles enter an intersection from different highways 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
- The right-of-way rules declared in paragraphs (a) and (b) are modified at through highways and otherwise as stated in this Chapter.
Section 13-54. Vehicle Turning Left at Intersection
The driver of a vehicle within an intersection intending to turn left 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; but said driver having so yielded and having given a signal when and as required by this ordinance, may make such left turn, and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection from said opposite direction shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle making the left turn.
Section 13-55. Stop Signs and Yield Signs
- Every stop sign shall bear the word “STOP” in letters not less than eight (8) inches in height. Every yield sign shall bear the word “YIELD” in letters not less than seven (7) inches in height. Every stop sign and every yield sign shall at nighttime be rendered luminous by internal illumination, or by a floodlight projected on the face of the sign, or by efficient reflecting elements in the face of the sign.
- Every stop sign and every yield sign shall be erected as near as practicable to the nearest line of the crosswalk on the nearside of the intersection or, if there is no crosswalk, then as near as practicable to the nearest line of the intersecting roadway.
Section 13-56. Vehicle Entering Stop Intersection.
- Except when directed to proceed by a Police Officer or traffic-control signal, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign, shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or, in the event there is no crosswalk, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but, if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection.
- Such driver, after having stopped, shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from another highway or which is approaching too closely on said highway as to constitute an immediate hazard; but said driver having so yielded may proceed, and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle so proceeding.
Section 13-57. Vehicle Entering Yield Intersection.
The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign, if required for safety to stop, shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, in the event there is no crosswalk, at a clearly marked stop line, but, if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway.
Section 13-58. Two or More Vehicles Facing Stop, Slow, Warning, or Caution Signal
Where two or more vehicles face stop, slow, warning, or caution signs or signals on two or more intersecting cross streets, and are approaching so as to enter the intersection at the same time, where each vehicle is required to stop, the vehicles coming from the right shall have the right-of-way. Where each vehicle is required to slow, the vehicle coming from the right shall have the right-of-way. Where each vehicle is required to take caution, the vehicle coming from the right shall have the right-of-way. Where one vehicle is required to stop and the other to slow or take caution, the one slowing or taking caution shall have the right-of-way. Where one vehicle is required slow and the other to take caution, the one required to take caution shall have the right-of-way. In any event, a vehicle which has already entered the intersection shall have the right-of-way over one which has not so entered the intersection.
Section 13-59. Emerging From Alley, Driveway, Parking Lot or Building.
The driver of a vehicle emerging from an alley, public or private driveway, parking lot or building shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk area extending across any alleyway or driveway, and shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrians as may be necessary to avoid collision, and upon entering the roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on said roadway.
Section 13-60. Stop When Traffic Obstructed.
No driver shall enter an intersection or marked crosswalk unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection or crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle he is operating without obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians, notwithstanding any traffic-control signal indication to proceed.