ARTICLE III. - TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS, SIGNALS, DEVICES AND MARKINGS
Part of the Code of Ordinances of Central Falls, RI.
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--- (2) --- State Law reference— Traffic control devices on local highways, G.L. 1956, § 31-13-3; authority to regulate traffic by means of police officers, G.L. 1956, § 31-12-12(a)(2).
Sec. 36-74. - Drivers to obey traffic control devices.#
The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device applicable to him placed in accordance with the provisions law, unless otherwise directed by a traffic or police officer, subject to the exceptions granted the driver of an authorized emergency.
(Code 1973, § 16-4-1; Code 1994, § 38-41)
State Law reference— Similar provisions, G.L. 1956, § 31-13-4.
Sec. 36-75. - Specifications.#
(a)
All traffic control signs, signals and devices shall conform to the manual and specifications under the state motor vehicle code act or by the legislative body of the city.
(b)
All signs, signals and devices required under this article for a particular purpose shall so far as practicable be uniform as to the type and location throughout the city.
(c)
All traffic control devices erected pursuant to this chapter and not inconsistent with the provisions of state law or this chapter shall be official traffic control devices.
(Code 1973, § 16-4-2; Code 1994, § 38-42)
State Law reference— Manual of traffic control devices, G.L. 1956, § 31-13-1.
Sec. 36-76. - Presumption of authority.#
(a)
Whenever official traffic control devices are placed in position, approximately conforming to the requirements of this article, such devices shall be presumed to have been placed by the official act or direction of lawful authority.
(b)
Any official traffic control device placed pursuant to the provisions of this article and purporting to conform to the lawful requirements pertaining to such devices shall be presumed to comply with the requirements of this article.
(Code 1973, § 16-4-2.1; Code 1994, § 38-43)
Sec. 36-77. - Traffic control signal legend.#
(a)
Whenever traffic is controlled by traffic control signals exhibiting the words "go," "caution," or "stop," or exhibiting different colored lights successively one at a time, or with arrows, the following colors only shall be used, and the terms and lights shall indicate and apply to drivers of vehicles and pedestrians as follows:
(1)
Green alone or "go."
a.
Vehicular traffic facing the signal may proceed straight through or turn right or left unless a sign at the place prohibits either a right or left turn. But vehicular traffic, including vehicles turning right or left, shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time the signal is exhibited.
b.
Pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk.
(2)
Yellow alone or "caution" when shown following the green or "go" signal.
a.
Vehicular traffic facing the signal is warned by it that the red or "stop" signal will be exhibited immediately afterwards, and the vehicular traffic shall not enter or be crossing the intersection when the red or "stop" signal is exhibited.
b.
Pedestrians facing the signal are advised by it that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway, and any pedestrian then starting to cross shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles.
(3)
Red alone or "stop."
a.
Vehicular traffic facing the signal shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain standing until the green or "go" is shown alone, and shall not, prior to reaching the intersection, make any turn over or through private property in order to avoid the signal. A right hand turn shall be permitted after vehicular traffic reaches a complete stop, at intersections when safety would permit the a turn and no sign forbids it.
b.
No pedestrian facing the signal shall enter the roadway unless he can do so safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic.
(4)
Red with green arrow.
a.
Vehicular traffic facing the signal may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by the arrow, but shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection.
b.
No pedestrian facing the signal shall enter the roadway unless he can do so safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic.
(5)
Red arrow. Vehicular traffic facing the signal shall stop and shall remain standing until the red arrow turns green.
(b)
In the event an official traffic control signal is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall be applicable except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. Any stop required shall be made at a sign or marking on the pavement indicating where the stop shall be made, but in the absence of the sign or marking, the stop shall be made at the signal
(Code 1973, § 16-4-3; Code 1994, § 38-44)
State Law reference— Similar provisions, G.L. 1956, §§ 31-13-6, 31-13-7.
Sec. 36-78. - Pedestrian control signs.#
Whenever special pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words "walk," "wait" or "don't walk" are in place, such signals shall indicate as follows: (1)
Pedestrians facing a "walk" signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal, and shall be given the right-of-way by drivers of all vehicles.
(2)
No pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of a "wait" or "don't walk" signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed his crossing on the "walk" signal shall proceed to a sidewalk safety zone while the "wait" or "don't walk" signal is showing.
(Code 1973, § 16-4-4; Code 1994, § 38-45; Ord. of 4-11-2005(5))
State Law reference— Similar provisions, G.L. 1956, § 31-13-8.
Sec. 36-79. - Pedestrians crossing specific streets.#
No pedestrian shall cross a roadway, street or highway on Broad Street and Dexter Street, other than in a crosswalk.
(Code 1973, § 16-4-4; Code 1994, § 38-45(3); Ord. of 4-11-2005(5))
Sec. 36-80. - Flashing signals.#
Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic sign or signal it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows: (1)
Flashing red (stop signal). When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection or at a limit line when marked, or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.
(2)
Flashing yellow (caution signal). When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past the signal only with caution.
(3)
Flashing green (pedestrian signal). When a green lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or crosswalk past the signal only with caution.
(Code 1973, § 16-4-5; Code 1994, § 38-46)
State Law reference— Similar provisions, G.L. 1956, § 31-13-9.
Sec. 36-81. - Unauthorized signs, signals or markings.#
(a)
No person shall place, maintain, or display upon or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking, or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of any official traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal, and no person shall place or maintain upon any highway any traffic sign or signal bearing on it any commercial advertising without the consent of the chief of police. This shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection upon private property adjacent to highways of signs giving useful directional information and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs.
(b)
Every prohibited sign, signal, or marking is declared to be a public nuisance, and authorized agents of the city shall remove it or cause it to be removed without notice.
(Code 1973, § 16-4-6; Code 1994, § 38-47)
State Law reference— Similar provisions, G.L. 1956, § 31-13-10.
Sec. 36-82. - Injury to signs or devices.#
No person shall, without lawful authority, attempt to, or in fact, deface, injure, knock down or remove any official traffic control device, or any railroad sign or signal, or any inscription, shield or insignia thereon, or a part thereof.
(Code 1973, § 16-9-30; Code 1994, § 38-109)
State Law reference— Similar provisions, G.L. 1956, § 31-13-11.