A. Speed Limit Established: Except as provided by the Idaho motor vehicle laws and/or ordinances of the City in all residential neighborhoods located in urban districts in the City, it is hereby found and declared that the thirty five (35) miles per hour speed limit established under title 49, Idaho Motor Vehicle Code, is greater than is reasonable and safe and that a reasonable and safe maximum speed is fifteen (15) miles per hour, unless otherwise posted.
B. Protection Of Roads: Whenever in the judgment of the Mayor or the City Engineer the operation on any road within the City of vehicles of sizes, weights and at rates of speed permissible by law will cause damage to the road by reason of climatic or other conditions, they shall have authority to limit the permissible sizes, weights or speeds of vehicles operated on such roads within the City for such periods as may be necessary for the protection of the road or for public safety.
C. Excess Speed Prohibited: It shall be unlawful to operate a vehicle on streets or highways within the City limits in excess of the posted speed limit or in violation of the weight and size limits.
D. Penalty: Any person found guilty of violating this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in title 49, Idaho Motor Vehicle Code. (Ord. 467, 2-11-2003)