(a)
It
shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate a motor vehicle
upon any street, roadway or highway in the city at a speed greater
than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing,
having regard to the actual and potential hazards when approaching
and crossing an intersection or a railway grade crossing, when approaching
and going around a curve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling
upon any narrow or winding roadway or when special hazard exists with
respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or
highway conditions; and in every event, speed shall be so controlled
as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle or
other conveyance on or entering the highway in compliance with legal
requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care.
(b)
Where no special hazard exists that requires lower speed for compliance with subsection (a) of this section, the speed of any vehicle not in excess of the limits specified in this article or otherwise established according to law shall be lawful, but any speed in excess of the limits so specified shall be prima facie evidence that the speed is not reasonable or prudent and that it is unlawful.
(1979 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Sec. 18-8)
Speed limit designations are not listed herein, but are specifically
saved from repeal. A listing of all such designations is maintained
on file in the office of the city secretary.
(Ordinance adopting Code)
