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Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES

§ 71.14 GRADE SEPARATIONS.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

(A) Use by pedestrians. No pedestrian shall be in or upon any grade separation except such grade separations as shall have pedestrian walks specifically designated or constructed thereon; provided, however, the provisions of this section shall not apply, in the event of an emergency, to persons employed to do work or labor upon such grade separations or to members of the Police Department when engaged in law enforcement or traffic regulations.

('63 Code, § 3-6.1601)

(B) Use by bicycles. No person shall ride a bicycle upon any grade separation.

('63 Code, § 3-6.1602)

(C) Use by animals. No person shall ride or drive any animal, even though tethered or harnessed, in or upon any grade separation.

('63 Code, § 3-6.1603)

(D) Use by vehicles. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the Police Department or other authorized person, vehicles in or upon any grade separation shall at all times stay to the right of the center of all grade separations, slow moving vehicles shall remain as close as possible to the right-hand side or curb of the grade separation, and where a grade separation is marked with traffic lanes, vehicles shall cross the markings only when overtaking and passing other vehicles. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to cross any such marking unless such movement can be made with safety. ('63 Code, § 3-6.1604)

(E) Stopping, standing, or parking. No operator of any vehicle shall stop, stand, or park such vehicle in or upon any grade separation except in the event of an emergency, or when necessary to avoid injury or damage to persons or property, or in compliance with the direction of a member of the Police Department or other authorized person, or with the direction of a sign or signal.

('63 Code, § 3-6.1605)

(F) Removal of vehicles. When any vehicle in or on any grade separation is stopped for any reason and is obstructing or may obstruct the flow of traffic, any member of the Police Department may move such vehicle or have such vehicle moved to the nearest terminus of such grade separation and beyond to a place of safety. The registered owner and the operator of such vehicle shall be responsible for all reasonable charges for such moving services.

('63 Code, § 3-6.1606)

(Ord. 2930, passed 4-17-63) Penalty, see § 70.99

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  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
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  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
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  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. ▸ Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
    Overview
    1. § 71.01 DRIVING THROUGH FUNERAL PROCESSIONS.
    2. § 71.02 CLINGING TO MOVING VEHICLES.
    3. § 71.03 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES USING PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS.
    4. § 71.04 RIDING OR DRIVING ON SIDEWALKS; EXEMPTION.
    5. § 71.05 NEW PAVEMENT AND MARKINGS.
    6. § 71.06 LIMITED ACCESS ROADWAYS.
    7. § 71.07 USE OF FREEWAYS.
    8. § 71.08 OBEDIENCE TO BARRIERS AND SIGNS.
    9. § 71.09 TRAFFIC ENTERING INTERSECTIONS.
    10. § 71.10 SELF-PROPELLED WHEELS CHAIRS.
    11. § 71.11 USE OF COASTERS, ROLLER SKATES.
    12. § 71.12 DOORS IN SIDEWALKS.
    13. § 71.13 ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS.
    14. § 71.14 GRADE SEPARATIONS.
    15. § 71.15 TRAINS BLOCKING CROSSINGS.
    16. § 71.16 REGULATION OF SPEED BY TRAFFIC SIGNALS.
    17. § 71.25 TURNING MARKERS AND RESTRICTED TURN SIGNS.
    18. § 71.26 RIGHT TURN RESTRICTED.
    19. § 71.40 TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO ERECT STOP SIGNS.
    20. § 71.41 STOPPING AT STOP SIGNS.
    21. § 71.42 EMERGING FROM ALLEY, DRIVEWAY, OR BUILDING.
    22. § 71.55 HEIGHT OF OBSTRUCTIONS.
    23. § 71.56 EXCEPTIONS.
    24. § 71.57 SCOPE OF PROVISIONS.
    25. § 71.58 ENFORCEMENT OF PROVISIONS.
    26. § 71.59 ABATEMENT BY CITY.
    27. § 71.70 TRUCK ROUTES AUTHORIZED.
    28. § 71.71 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES PROHIBITED FROM USING CERTAIN STRE…
    29. § 71.72 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR EXCESS LOAD.
    30. § 71.73 MACHINERY WITH PROJECTIONS.
    31. § 71.85 MARKED CROSSWALKS.
    32. § 71.86 SPECIAL PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC SIGNALS.
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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