A. Basic Speed Rule: It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate a vehicle of any kind or character on a public road or under the jurisdiction of the county at: (1983 Code § 10.08.050)
1. A rate of speed greater than is reasonable or proper, having due regard for traffic, surface and width of the road, weather and other highway conditions; (1983 Code § 10.08.050; amd. 2003 Code)
2. Such a rate of speed as to endanger life, limb or property of any person;
3. Such a rate of speed greater than that posted by a public authority, or the county sheriff acting under the direction of the board of county commissioners, for that portion of road being traveled;
4. A rate of speed greater than the maximum speed limit specified by the laws of the state or by a public authority of the state authorized to establish a speed limit within state parks and property. (1983 Code § 10.08.050)
B. Specific Areas:
1. State Road 86 Between Echo Dam And Rose Valley: It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate any vehicle at a rate of speed greater than twenty five (25) miles per hour upon or along any portion of the road from Echo Dam to the lower fields in Rose Valley in the county as posted. (1983 Code § 10.08.010)
2. Lincoln County Airport Road:
a. It is unlawful for any person to ride, drive or propel any vehicle at a rate of speed greater than twenty (20) miles per hour upon or along any portion of Airport Road from U.S. Highway 93 to the Lincoln County airport.
b. Any person violating the provision of this subsection shall be punished by a fine of two dollars ($2.00) per mile for each mile over the speed limit. (1983 Code § 10.08.020)
3. Spring Valley State Park; Posting:
a. It is unlawful for any person to ride, drive or propel any vehicle at a rate of speed greater than twenty five (25) miles per hour upon or along any portion of the road through the Spring Valley state park between the launch ramp located approximately three-tenths (0.3) mile north of the posted southern Spring Valley state park boundary and the northern park boundary located at the reservoir inlet, a distance of approximately one mile.
b. This area of reduced speed shall be posted by the Nevada division of state parks. (1983 Code § 10.08.030)
C. Violation A Misdemeanor: Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. (1983 Code §§ 10.08.010, 10.08.040, 10.08.050)