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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #1541... •-. ORDINANCE NO. 15 41 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 5 (A) & (B) OF THE CANTON MUNICII'AL CODE PROVIDING FOR FLASHING SIGNALS AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS WHEREAS, the Streets and Garbage Committee of the City of Canton, Illinois has determined that it is necessary to place flashing signals at certain locations in the City of Canton, Illinois; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Canton, Illinois has made a similar determination. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: 1. Flashing signals as provided for in Title 9, Chapter 2, Section 5 (a) and (b) of the Canton Municipal Code shall be placed at the following locations: On the west side of First Avenue, north of the fire truck bays of the Public Safety Building facing south bound traffic and on the east side of First Avenue, South of the fire truck bays facing northbound traffic; and, On the Southeast corner and Northwest corner of North Eleventh Avenue at the intersection of East Myrtle Street and North Eleventh Avenue. 2. Flashing Red (stop signal). When a red lens is illuminated by 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. ~"° 3. Flashing Yellow (caution signal). When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution. 4. That the appropriate officials of the City shall post appropriate signs informing people of this Ordinance. 5. Any person who violates this Ordinance shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine in accordance with statutory law. 6. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten days after its passage by the City Council of the City of Canton, Illinois, approval by the Mayor thereof, and publication according to law. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Illinois and approved by the Mayor thereof this 2nd day of April , 199 7 APPROVED: ATTEST: Nan y White City Clerk.