§ 29-98. Limitations on turning around.

(a)

The driver of any vehicle shall not turn such vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any street in the city except at an intersection. It is unlawful for the driver of a vehicle to make such a turn at any intersection:

(1)

Where traffic control signals are installed;

(2)

Where a police officer is directing traffic except at the officer's discretion; or

(3)

Where an official no U-turn sign has been placed and is maintained.

(b)

When otherwise permitted, a U-turn may be made only when it can be made in safety and without interfering with other traffic.

(c)

The driver of any vehicle shall not turn that vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite or different direction upon the street when such turn is made for the purpose of parking said vehicle in a lawfully marked parking space on the opposite side of the street.

(Code 1966, § 20-64; Code 1982, § 29-98; Ord. No. 1524, § 4, 7-29-1974)