Ordinances-1978-78

ORDINANCE NO. 1978-78 TRAFFIC ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF THE STREETS, ALLEYS, HIGHWAYS BY VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS AND DESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS: BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA: SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate traffic and use of the streets of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, and to provide for the enforcement of these regulations. SECTION 2. WORDS AND PHRASES. Where words and phrases used in this Ordinance are defined by the laws of Iowa, such definitions shall apply to this ordinance. SECTION 3. POLICE ADMINISTRATION. The City Marshall and/or special police are hereby authorized to direct all traffic by voice and/or signal in conformance with traffic laws. In the event of a fire or other emergency, the marshall or special police may direct traffic as conditions require notwithstanding provision of traffic laws. SECTION 4. ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS. The City Marshall or special police shall investigate all traffic accidents and report his findings to the Mayor. If sufficient evidence of violation is found, proper action shall be taken against the violator. SECTION 5. SPEED RESTRICTIONS. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle in excess of the following maximum allowable speeds: 25 miles per hour throughout the city limits of the City of Tiffin, except for Highway #6 where the speed limit shall be 25 miles per hour, 45 miles per hour or 55 miles per hour, as posted. SECTION 6. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 1. Stop Sign: No driver of a motor vehicle shall proceed through an intersection marked by a stop sign before bringing the motor vehicle to a complete stop before entering the intersection. 2. Other devices: The Mayor shall cause to be installed stop signs and other traffic control devices at those locations as determined by the Council. No driver of a motor vehicle shall disobey the instructions of any police officer directing traffic or any official traffic control device placed in accordance of the direction of the Council.