§ 11-41. Speed.

(a)

No person shall operate or drive any vehicle on any street within the city at a greater speed than thirty (30) miles per hour, unless signs are erected designating another speed in accordance with this section.

(b)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no person shall drive a vehicle on a street at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. 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 street in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care.

(c)

The driver of every vehicle shall, consistent with the requirements of subsection (b), drive at an appropriate reduced speed when approaching a hill crest, when traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway, and when a special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or street or highway conditions.

(d)

The city council may alter the maximum speed limits on any street or portion thereof within the city in accord with the provisions of VTCS Art. 6701d, § 169. Whenever signs are posted giving notice of the maximum legal speed limit so established for a particular street or portion thereof, it shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate any vehicle at a rate of speed in excess of such limit.

(Code 1970, §§ 34-65, 34-66)

State law reference

Speed of vehicles, authority of cities to alter speed limits, VTCS Art. 6701d, § 166 et seq.