Chapter 10.08
MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVING OFFENSES—RULES OF THE ROAD
Sections
10.08.020 Prudent speed and maximum speed limit
10.08.030 Limited use of vehicular ways and areas
10.08.010 Rules of the road
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, 13 AAC Chapter 02, titled “Motor Vehicle and Driving Offenses: Rules of the Road,” is adopted by reference.
(b) 13 AAC 02.275, “Basic rule and maximum limits,” is not adopted by reference in subsection (a) of this section. [Ord. 1391 §3, 2020; Ord. 1311 §2, 2013]
10.08.020 Prudent speed and maximum speed limit
(a) No person may drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazard then existing. Consistent with this provision, every person shall drive at a safe and appropriate speed when approaching and crossing an intersection, when approaching and going around a curve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway, and when special hazards exist with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or street conditions.
(b) The maximum lawful speed on city streets is 20 miles per hour, and no person may drive a vehicle at a speed in excess of this maximum limit, unless a different maximum limit is otherwise posted. [Ord. 1391 §4, 2020; Ord. 1311 §2, 2013]
10.08.030 Limited use of vehicular ways and areas
13 AAC 02.482(a) is hereby amended to read as follows:
(a) No pedestrian, rider of a bicycle, or driver of a vehicle may travel on a vehicular way or area as defined in AS 28.90.990(a)(30) when it is designated for use by a different mode of travel than used by a pedestrian, rider of a bicycle, or driver of a vehicle.
[Ord. 1311 §2, 2013]
10.08.040 Skateboards and similar devices
Repealed by Ord. 1391. [Ord. 1311 §2, 2013]