A. Basic Rule Imposed: No person shall drive a vehicle on a public thoroughfare 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 another person, vehicle, or other conveyance on or entering the public thoroughfare in compliance with the legal requirements and duty of all persons to use due care.
B. Maximum Speed:
1. The maximum speed for all kinds of traffic shall be and the same is hereby ordained to be twenty five (25) miles per hour, and persons exceeding that speed shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
2. The speed limit in the city shall not exceed the rate of twenty five (25) miles per hour, and all persons driving in excess of twenty five (25) miles per hour shall be deemed negligent and subject to the penalty provided for in this code. All persons driving automobiles shall use due care and caution under the circumstances and conditions existing at the time they are operating such automobiles.
C. Change In Speed Limits: Upon proper action by the mayor and council, the speed limits on any thoroughfare within the city may be raised or lowered by posting signs to that effect. (Ord. 399, 2-27-1991)