HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-06-26 - RESOLUTIONS - 90 HWY PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT (2)RESOLUTION NO. 90-112
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA
ESTABLISHING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS
ON 90 HIGHWAY SEGMENTS
WHEREAS, the California Vehicle Code (Sections 22357 and 22358)
permits local authorities, upon the basis of an Engineering and Traffic
Survey, to establish prima facie speed limits on highways within their
jurisdiction, and
WHEREAS, Section 40802(b) of the California Vehicle Code requires
that speed limits be justified by an engineering and traffic survey every five
years in order to use radar for enforcement, and
WHEREAS, the effective and efficient use of radar for traffic speed
enforcement can enhance highway safety within the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does
resolve as follows:
Section 1. That prima facie speed limits shall be established on 90
highway segments in the City-wide Engineering and Traffic Study.
Section 2. That the City Clerk certify the Study and make copies
available to the local Sheriff's Department and courts.
Section 3. That the Public Works staff effect the necessary signing
changes to implement the provisions of the Study.
Section 4. That the City's Police Department (Sheriff) conduct
appropriate enforcement of the prima facie speed limits established by this
resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of June
1990.
MAYOR
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Crtlf CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by
the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof,
held on the 26th day of June , 1990 by the following vote of
Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEIBERS -Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS None
CITY CLERK
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