HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 801 - Regulation of the Use of Highways
CHAPTER VIII & IX – TRAFFIC & MOTOR VEHICLES
ORDINANCE 801 REGULATION OF THE USE OF HIGHWAYS ................................. 801-1
Section 801.01: INCORPORATION OF MINNESOTA STATUTES ......................... 801-1
Section 801.02: THROUGH STREET ........................................................................ 801-1
Section 801.03: U-TURNS ......................................................................................... 801-1
Section 801.04: PENALTIES ..................................................................................... 801-1
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CHAPTER VIII & IX – TRAFFIC & MOTOR VEHICLES
ORDINANCE 801 REGULATION OF THE USE OF HIGHWAYS
Section 801.01: INCORPORATION OF MINNESOTA STATUTES. The regulatory
provisions of Minn. Stat. Ch. 169, are hereby adopted as a traffic ordinance regulating the use of
highways, streets and alleys within the City of St. Joseph and are hereby deemed incorporated
and made a part of this ordinance as completely as if set out here in force, except as hereinafter
modified.
Section 801.02: THROUGH STREET. Every driver of vehicles shall bring his vehicle
to a full stop before entering any through street or stop intersection properly designated and
posted as such. The City Council, by appropriate resolution, may designate any street or streets
as through streets and direct the posting accordingly.
Section 801.03: U-TURNS. No person driving a motor vehicle of any type upon the
streets of the City of St. Joseph shall turn such vehicle completely about while upon a street so as
to head in the opposite direction from that in which it was formerly directed, except at the
intersection of two streets which are not designated as "No U turn" intersections by proper signs.
"U turns" may be made only at those intersections which are not marked as "No U Turn"
intersections.
Section 801.04: PENALTIES. Any person violating any of the provisions of this
ordinance shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
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