Every person operating a vehicle in the town shall at all times operate the vehicle in a prudent and careful manner and in compliance with the laws of the town and state, having due regard for other vehicles, the rights of pedestrians and the property of others.
(Prior Code, § 15-201) Penalty, see § 72.99
Statutory reference:
State Rules of the Road, see 47 O.S. §§ 11-101 et seq.
§ 72.02 Driver’s License Required
It is unlawful for any person who does not have a driver’s license, as required by state law for the operation of a vehicle upon the state highways, to operate a motor vehicle within the town or to operate a motor vehicle within the town in violation of any restriction applied to the driver’s license.
(Prior Code, § 15-202) Penalty, see § 72.99
Statutory reference:
Driver’s licenses, see 47 O.S. §§ 6-101 et seq.
§ 72.03 Vehicle License Required
No person shall drive, propel, move or park on the streets of the town any motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer unless the motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer is licensed as required by state law and the license is conspicuously displayed thereon.
(Prior Code, § 15-203) Penalty, see § 72.99
§ 72.04 Displaying Inspection Sticker
No motor vehicle shall be operated on the streets of the town which does not have displayed thereon an official inspection sticker.
(Prior Code, § 15-205) Penalty, see § 72.99
§ 72.05 Seat Belt Requirements; Exceptions
(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition applies unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
PASSENGER CAR. Shall mean AUTOMOBILE as defined in 47 O.S. § 22.1, except that PASSENGER CAR shall not include trucks, pickup trucks, truck-tractors, recreational vehicles, vans, motorcycles or motorized bicycles.
(B) Requirements. Every operator and front seat passenger of a passenger car operated in the town shall wear a properly-adjusted and fastened safety seat belt system, as required to be installed in a motor vehicle when manufactured pursuant to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (F.M.V.S.S.) 208.
(C) Exceptions.
(1) Division (B) above shall not apply to an operator or passenger of a passenger car in which the operator or passenger possesses a written verification from a physician licensed in the state that he or she is unable to wear a safety seat belt system for medical reasons. The issuance of such verification by a physician in good faith shall not give rise to, nor shall such physician thereby incur, any liability whatsoever, in damages or otherwise, to any person injured by reason of such failure to wear a safety seat belt system.
(2) Division (B) above shall not apply to an operator of a motor vehicle who is a route carrier of the U.S. Postal Service.
(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition applies unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM. An infant or child passenger restraint system which meets the federal standards for crash-tested restraint systems as set by the United States Department of Transportation.
(B) Requirements. Every driver, when transporting a child under four years of age in a motor vehicle operated on the roadways, streets or highways of the town, shall provide for the protection of such child by properly using a child passenger restraint system or a properly-secured seat belt in the rear seat of the motor vehicle. Children four or five years of age shall be protected by the use of a child passenger restraint system or a seat belt.
(C) Exceptions. The provisions of this section shall not apply to:
(1) A nonresident driver transporting a child in the state;
(2) The driver of an ambulance or emergency vehicle;
(3) The driver of a school bus, taxicab, moped, motorcycle or other motor vehicle not required to be equipped with safety belts pursuant to state or federal laws;
(4) A driver of a vehicle if all of the seat belts in the vehicle are in use; and
(5) The transportation of children who, for medical reasons, are unable to be placed in such devices.
(D) Enforcement and violations.
(1) A law enforcement officer is hereby authorized to stop a vehicle if it appears that the driver of the vehicle has violated the provisions of this section in order to give an oral warning to the driver. The warning shall advise the driver of the possible danger to children resulting from the failure to install or use a child passenger restraint system or seat belt in a motor vehicle.
(2) A person who violates the provisions of this section shall not be subject to any criminal penalty. A violation of the provisions of this section shall not be admissible as evidence in any civil action or proceeding for damages. In any action brought by or on behalf of an infant for personal injuries or wrongful death sustained in a motor vehicle collision, the failure of any person to have the infant properly restrained in accordance with the provisions of this section shall not be used in the aggravation or mitigation of damages.
(Prior Code, § 15-216) Penalty, see § 72.99
§ 72.07 Starting A Parked Vehicle
No person shall start a vehicle which is stopped, standing or parked unless and until such movement can be made in safety.
(Prior Code, § 15-206) Penalty, see § 72.99
§ 72.08 Backing Up A Vehicle
The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same unless such movement can be made with reasonable safety and without interfering with other traffic.
(Prior Code, § 15-213) Penalty, see § 72.99
§ 72.09 Emerging From Alleys, Driveways Or Buildings
The driver of a vehicle within a business or residence district who is emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall stop the vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area extending across any alleyway or driveway, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian as may be necessary to avoid collision and, upon entering the roadway, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway.
(Prior Code, § 15-215) Penalty, see § 72.99
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see 47 O.S. § 11-704
§ 72.10 Driving On The Right Side Of Roadways; Exceptions
(A) Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except:
(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing such movement; or
(2) When the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic while under construction or repair.
(B) Upon all roadways, any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane, when available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except for when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.
(Prior Code, § 15-207)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see 47 O.S. § 11-301
§ 72.11 Driving On Sidewalks
The driver of a vehicle shall not drive within any sidewalk area except at a permanent or temporary driveway.
(Prior Code, § 15-212) Penalty, see § 72.99
§ 72.12 Right-of-way Generally
(A) The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different street, provided that the driver of a vehicle on a street which is not a state or federal highway approaching an intersection with 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 so as to constitute an immediate hazard.
(B) When two vehicles enter or approach 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.
(Prior Code, § 15-208)
§ 72.13 Vehicle Turning Left
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 so as to constitute an immediate hazard. The driver, having so yielded and having given a signal when and as required by this traffic code, may make such left turn, and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection from such opposite direction shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle making the left turn.
(Prior Code, § 15-209)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see 47 O.S. § 11-402
Speed
§ 72.25 Rules For Speed Regulation Generally
(A) Any person driving a vehicle on a street shall drive the same at a careful and prudent speed not greater than nor less than is reasonable and proper, having due regard for the traffic, surface and width of the street and any other condition then existing. No person shall drive any vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than what will permit him or her to bring it to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead.
(B) The driver of every vehicle shall, consistent with the requirements of division (A) above, drive at an appropriate reduced speed when approaching and crossing an intersection or railway grade crossing, when approaching and going around a curve, when approaching a hillcrest, when driving upon any narrow or winding roadway and when a special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians or other traffic, or by reason of weather or highway conditions.
(Prior Code, § 15-220) Penalty, see § 72.99
§ 72.26 Maximum Speed Limit Generally
No vehicle, unless otherwise specifically authorized by this chapter, shall be driven at a speed greater than 30 mph upon any street within the town. The Board of Trustees may determine that certain other speed regulations shall be applicable upon specified streets or in certain areas, in which event, it shall be unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle at a speed in excess of any speed so declared when signs are in place giving notice thereof.
(Prior Code, § 15-221) Penalty, see § 72.99
Turning And Signaling
§ 72.40 Intersections, Required Turning Position And Method
The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do so as follows.
(A) Right turns. Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
(B) Left turns on two-way roadways. At any intersection where traffic is permitted to move in both directions on each roadway entering the intersection, an approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the centerline thereof and by passing to the right of such centerline where it enters the intersection, and after entering the intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection to the right of the centerline of the roadway being entered. Whenever practicable, the left turn shall be made in that portion of the intersection to the left of the center of the intersection.
(Prior Code, § 15-250)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see 47 O.S. § 11-601
§ 72.41 Restricted Turning And U-turns
(A) (1) The Board of Trustees may determine those intersections at which drivers of vehicles shall not make a right, left or U-turn and shall place proper signs at such intersections.
(2) The making of such turns may be prohibited between certain hours of any day and permitted at other hours, in which event, the same shall be plainly indicated on the signs or such signs may be removed when such turns are permitted.
(B) Whenever authorized signs are erected indicating that no right, left or U-turn is permitted, no driver of a vehicle shall disobey the directions of any such signs.
(Prior Code, § 15-251) Penalty, see § 72.99
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see 47 O.S. § 15-102(a)
§ 72.42 Signal Requirements For Turning Or Stopping
(A) No person shall turn a vehicle to the right or left except upon giving a signal of intention. There will be no exceptions to include whether or not such movement may affect any other traffic. Signals of intent shall be utilized on all occasions as provided in this section. A signal of intention to turn right or left, when required, shall be given continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning.
(B) No person shall stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle except upon the giving of a signal of intention, as provided herein, to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the rear when there is an opportunity to give such signal.
No person shall drive a vehicle through any service drive or upon any parking facility except with the intent of availing himself or herself of the services offered on the premises served by the service drive or parking facility. No person shall drive a vehicle through any service drive or across any parking facility for the purpose of shortening their travel distance, avoiding a traffic-control device, avoiding using the streets for travel or turning a vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction on the street from which it entered the drive.
(Prior Code, § 15-214) Penalty, see § 72.99
§ 72.56 Unlicensed Vehicle Operation
It is unlawful for any person to park any motor vehicle not bearing a current motor vehicle license tag or tags on any street or highway within the town.
(Prior Code, § 15-204) Penalty, see § 72.99
§ 72.57 Reckless Driving
It is unlawful for any person to drive recklessly in the town. RECKLESS DRIVING shall include any person who drives a motor vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property or at a heedless or dangerous rate of speed.
(Prior Code, § 15-210) Penalty, see § 72.99
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see 47 O.S. § 11-901
§ 72.58 Impaired Driving Or Driving Under The Influence
(A) It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor to drive, operate or be in actual physical control of any motor vehicle within the town.
(B) It is unlawful for any person whose ability to drive, operate or be in actual physical control of any motor vehicle is impaired due to the consumption of intoxicating liquor or nonintoxicating beverages.
(C) (1) It is unlawful for any person who is a habitual user of or under the influence of any narcotic, drug, barbiturate, amphetamine or marijuana, or who is under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle, to drive a motor vehicle within the town.
(2) The fact that any person charged with a violation of this division (C) is or has been lawfully entitled to use such narcotic drug, barbiturate, amphetamine, marijuana or other drug shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violating this section.
(Prior Code, § 15-211) Penalty, see § 72.99
Statutory reference:
Driving while impaired, see 47 O.S. § 751
Related provisions, see 47 O.S. § 11-902
§ 72.99 Penalty
(A) Any violations of the provisions of this chapter shall be punishable as provided in § 70.99 of this code.
(B) No law enforcement officer shall make routine stops of motorists for the purpose of enforcing § 72.05(B) of this chapter. Any person convicted of violating § 72.05(B) of this chapter shall be punished by a maximum fine of $10 and court costs.