Passing stopped streetcars, penalty
When a streetcar stops to pick up or drop off passengers, the driver of a car behind it must stop at least 8 feet back and wait until the streetcar is done. If there is a marked safety zone, the driver can pass the streetcar, but only slowly and carefully. Breaking this rule is a class C misdemeanor.
Classifications stated in the statute. Actual outcomes vary.
304.023. Passing stopped streetcars, . — 1. An or driver of a motor vehicle shall stop same not less than eight feet from the rear of any streetcar going in the same direction which has stopped for the purpose of taking on or discharging passengers, and shall remain until such car has taken on or such passengers; provided, however, said driver or operator may pass such car where a is established by the proper authorities, providing, however, that in passing such streetcar the operator shall proceed at a speed not faster than is reasonable and with for the safety of pedestrians under the circumstances then and there existing.
2. Violation of this section is a .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1953 p. 587 § 304.020, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1047)
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