Chapter 10.34
SPEED LIMITS
Sections:
10.34.020 Repealed.
10.34.025 School or playground speed zone.
10.34.030 Violation – Penalty.
10.34.010 Speed generally.
Except as otherwise established by this title, this chapter and section as the same now is established and/or may be amended, and/or posted limitations, the speed limit within the city shall be 25 miles per hour. (Ord. 1178 § 1, 1976).
10.34.020 Speed limit additional provisions.
Repealed by Ord. 1980. (Ord. 1561 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1178 § 1, 1976).
10.34.025 School or playground speed zone.
A. The school or playground speed zone as defined under RCW 46.61.440, and as incorporated by reference by the city under the Model Traffic Ordinance, EMC 10.04.010, shall consist of that area marked with signage relaying to oncoming traffic “school zone or playground zone” and shall end with that sign marked “end of school zone or playground zone.”
B. The maximum speed in a school or playground zone shall be 20 miles per hour.
C. The 20 mile per hour maximum speed in school or playground zones shall be continuously in effect when children are present. (Ord. 2059 §§ 1 – 3, 2000).
10.34.030 Violation – Penalty.
Violation of or failure to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $300.00. (Ord. 1178 § 2, 1976).