(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle upon any of the public streets, alleys, or public grounds of the town at a rate of speed greater than 20 mph, provided, however, that on any paved street of the town, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle at a greater rate of speed than 15 mph, and that in turning, changing from one street to another, or crossing intersections of streets, all motor vehicles shall be slowed to a rate of speed not to exceed 15 mph.
(B) The Board of Trustees is authorized and empowered to determine and establish, upon any street or highway within the town or any part thereof, limited speed zones which speed limits shall constitute the maximum speed at which any person may drive or operate a vehicle upon zone, street, or highway, or portion thereof so zoned, and on which highway the maximum speed permissible in said zone has been conspicuously posted by signs adopted by the Board of Trustees.
(C) Where no special hazard exists on any section of a street or highway, which section is not zoned and posted as hereinbefore provided, the following speeds shall be lawful, but any speed in excess of said limits shall be unlawful and shall be prima facia evidence that the speed is not reasonable or prudent:
(1) Fifteen mph when passing a school bus or grounds during recess, or while children are going to or leaving school during opening or closing hours;
(2) Fifteen mph when approaching within 50 feet and intraversing an intersection of highways when the driver’s view is obstructed;
(3) Fifteen mph in any public park; and
(4) Twenty mph on any street or highway, either in the business or residential district.
(D) It shall be unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle on a street or highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent under the conditions then existing, or at a speed in excess of those fixed by this section, or established by the Board of Trustees of the town as hereinafter set forth.
(Ord. 25, passed 1-3-1955; Ord. 36, passed - -) Penalty, see § 70.99