Chapter 10.04
SPEED LIMITS

Sections:

10.04.010    Established.

10.04.020    Speed limits designated.

10.04.030    Posting of signs.

10.04.040    Violation – Penalty.

10.04.010 Established.

The city council, pursuant to Sections 22358 and 22357 of the California Vehicle Code, establishes upon the basis of engineering and traffic surveys, the prima facie speed limits on portions of certain streets within the city as hereinafter set forth in Table 10.04.020. (Ord. 209 § 1, 1982)

10.04.020 Speed limits designated.

It shall be prima facie unlawful to operate any vehicle at a speed in excess of that established as set out in Table 10.04.020. (Ord. 540 § 3, 2014; Ord. 392 § 1, 1994; Ord. 365 § 1, 1992; Ord. 300 § 1, 1988; Ord. 209 § 2, 1982)

10.04.030 Posting of signs.

The director of public works shall erect signs giving notice of prima facie speed limits as set forth in Table 10.04.020, upon said city streets. (Ord. 209 § 3, 1982)

10.04.040 Violation – Penalty.

Violation of this chapter shall be punishable in the manner prescribed by Section 42001 of the California Vehicle Code. (Ord. 209 § 4, 1982)

Table 10.04.020

SPEED LIMITS

Name of Street

Portion Affected

Speed Limit

Escalon Avenue

300 feet north of Miller Avenue to city limits

45 mph

Escalon Avenue

SR120 (Main Street) to 300 feet north of Miller Avenue

30 mph

Main Street

Franklin Avenue to 120 feet southeast of Reile Avenue

35 mph

McHenry Avenue

West Clough Road north to SR120 (Main Street)

40 mph