8-1524. Driving limitations on divided highways and controlled-access highways; certain turns prohibited; parking prohibited, when.

8-1524

Chapter 8.--AUTOMOBILES AND OTHER VEHICLES Article 15.--UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC; RULES OF THE ROAD

      8-1524.   Driving limitations on divided highways and controlled-access highways; certain turns prohibited; parking prohibited, when. No person shall:

      (a)   Drive a vehicle over, upon or across any intervening space, physical barrier or a clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic between roadways on divided highways;

      (b)   make a left turn or a semicircular or "U" turn on the interstate system;

      (c)   make a left turn or a semicircular or "U" turn over, across or within any intervening space, physical barrier or a clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic between roadways on a divided highway, except this subsection (c) does not prohibit making a left turn or a semicircular or "U" turn through an opening provided and surfaced for the purpose of public use for such turning movement;

      (d)   make a left turn or a semicircular or "U" turn on a divided highway wherever such turn is specifically prohibited by a sign or signs placed by the authority having jurisdiction over that highway;

      (e)   drive any vehicle on a divided highway except on the proper roadway provided for that purpose and in the proper direction and to the right of the intervening space, physical barrier or a clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic between roadways unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by official traffic-control devices or police officers;

      (f)   drive any vehicle onto or from any controlled-access highway except at such entrances and exits as are established by the authority having jurisdiction over such highway;

      (g)   use controlled-access highway right of way for parking vehicles or mobile equipment, or stacking of materials or equipment, for the purpose of servicing adjacent property; or

      (h)   stop, stand or park vehicles on the right of way of controlled-access highways except for:

      (1)   Stopping of disabled vehicles;

      (2)   stopping to give aid in an emergency;

      (3)   stopping in compliance with directions of a police officer or other emergency or safety official;

      (4)   stopping due to illness or incapacity of driver; or

      (5)   parking in designated parking or rest areas.

      History:   L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1524; L. 1981, ch. 44, § 1; L. 1983, ch. 40, § 1; April 14.