(A) Specific speed limits.
(1) Words and phrases, when used in this division (A), except for sections or articles to which different or additional definitions apply, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Vehicle Code (Act 151 of 1998, 75 Pa.C.S.A.§ 102), as amended.
(2) Maximum speed limits are established on certain portions of specified roads as follows, and it shall be unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle, on any part of a road where a maximum speed limit applies, at a higher speed than the maximum prescribed for that part of the road:
Street/Road | Maximum Speed Limit | Restricted Area | Ord. | Date Passed |
Street/Road | Maximum Speed Limit | Restricted Area | Ord. | Date Passed |
Bursonville Road | 35 mph | Between Knecht Bridge Road and Route 412 | 90 | 7-9-1991 |
Center Street | 25 mph | In Springtown between Church Street and Main Street (SR 412) | 45 | 2-22-1983 |
Cherry Road | 30 mph | Within the township | 150 | 9-23-2008 |
Church Street | 25 mph | In Springtown between Lower Saucon Road and Center Street | 45 | 2-22-1983 |
Nemeth Road | 35 mph | From the township line southward to Richlandtown Pike (L.R. 09080) | 20 | 6-10-1975 |
Passer Road (T-485) | 45 mph | From the Bucks County line to Richlandtown Pike (L.R. 09080) | 31 | 10-26-1976 |
Peppermint Road | 25 mph | Between Route 212 and Richlandtown Pike (L.R. 09080) | 44 | 8-24-1982 |
Pleasant View Road | 35 mph | Between Richlandtown Pike and State Route 212 | 58 | 1-27-1987 |
Quarry Road (Township Road #441) | 25 mph | Both directions, between the intersection with Crowthers Road (Township Road #370) and a points 5/8 (0.625) of a mile toward State Road (S.R. 4060) | 112 | 8-10-1999 |
Reed Lane (T-420) | 25 mph | 130 | 8-9-2005 | |
Rowland Lane | 25 mph | Between Peppermint Road and the western most point on Rowland Lane | 44 | 8-24-1982 |
Salem Road | 35 mph | All | 106 | 11-12-1996 |
Township Road | 45 mph | Kunsman Road and Springhouse Road | 101 | - - |
Township Road | 35 mph | State Route 212 and Kunsman Road | 101 | - - |
Township Road | 35 mph | Springhouse Road and Bursonville Road | 101 | - - |
(3) The proper authorities of the township are hereby directed to erect official signs restricting the speed as aforesaid in conformity with the provisions of the Vehicle Code.
(4) The speed limitations set forth in this division (A) shall not apply to vehicles, when operated with due regard for safety, under the direction of the police in the chase or apprehension of violators of the law, or of person charged with or suspected of any such violation, nor to vehicles responding to a fire alarm, nor to ambulances when traveling in emergencies. The exemption shall not, however, protect the driver of any such vehicle from the consequences of reckless disregard of the safety of others.
(5) Enforcement of this division (A) shall be pursuant to the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code and all fines levied for violations thereunder shall be payable to the township.
(B) Maximum speed limit of 25 mph on certain highways.
(1) Existing roadways.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(3) below, it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to drive or operate any truck, passenger car, motorcycle or other automobile or motor vehicle at a speed in excess of 25 mph over or upon a non-numbered traffic route functionally classified as a local highway which are within residential districts in the township as set forth in subsection (4) below, if said local highway is properly posted with speed limit signage.
(b) Said speed limit shall become effective only upon the posting of a 25 mph speed limit signage as required by the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.
(2) Future roadways.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(3) below and provided that 75 Pa.C.S.A. §§ 3362(a)(1.2) and 6109(e) of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code are not amended regarding the establishment of the maximum speed limit on non-numbered traffic route functionally classified as a local highway located within residential districts, it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to drive or operate any truck, passenger car, motorcycle, or other automobile or motor vehicle at a speed in excess of 25 mph over or upon all future non-numbered traffic route functionally classified as a local highway located within residential districts within the township.
(b) Upon the enactment of a resolution by the Board of Supervisors naming a non- numbered traffic route functionally classified as a local highway within a residential district and the posting of a 25 mph speed limit signage as required by the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, the maximum speed limit of 25 mph shall be established for that roadway.
(3) Exemptions to the maximum speed limit. The speed limitations set forth in this division (B) shall not apply to vehicles, when operated with due regard for safety, under the direction of the police in the chase or apprehension of violators of the law, or of persons charged with or suspected of any such violation, nor to fire alarm, nor to ambulances when traveling in emergencies. The exemption shall not, however, protect the driver of any such vehicle from the consequences of reckless disregard of the safety of others.
(4) Residence District streets.
Township Route | Number Street Name |
Township Route | Number Street Name |
354 | Allison Road |
368 | Salem Road |
370 | Crowthers Road |
391 | Deer Trail Road |
392 | Gross Road |
393 | Tumblebrook Road |
401 | Blue Church Road |
406 | Bridge Street |
407 | Chestnut Road |
409 | Clay Avenue |
411 | Church Street |
412 | Cooks Creek Road |
413 | Ebert Road |
415 | Grouse Lane |
419 | Haupts Bridge Road |
420 | Drifting Drive |
424 | Maple Road |
426 | Berger Road |
431 | Mink Road |
432 | Nemeth Road |
436 | Passer Road |
437 | Pleasant Hollow Road |
438 | Povenski Road |
439 | Quarry Road |
440 | Rocky Valley Road |
441 | Reed Lane |
443 | Side Line Road |
444 | Trolley Bridge Road |
445 | Walnut Street |
447 | Hilltop Road |
448 | Wrecsis Road |
471 | Hickon Road |
477 | Winding Road |
483 | School Road |
484 | Keller Road |
487 | Parkland Road |
489 | Peppermint Road |
442 | Springtown Hill Road |
491 | Highpoint Road |
497 | Dogwood Road |
498 | Mountain View Avenue |
499 | Greenwood Drive |
500 | Lakeview Drive |
501 | Haycock Run Road |
503 | Center Street |
504 | Chapel Street |
508 | Allan Drive |
509 | Highland Road |
510 | Rowland Lane |
511 | Spring Hill Drive |
512 | Trolley Bridge Circle |
513 | Oak Lane |
514 | Cut-Off Road |
515 | Sonny Lane |
517 | Hunter Road |
519 | High Meadow Road |
520 | Shirley Lane |
521 | Jakes Place Road |
522 | Woodbyne Road |
523 | Hawk Road |
(5) Enforcement. Enforcement of this division (B) shall be pursuant to the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code and all fines levied for violations thereunder shall be payable to the township.
(Ord. 159, passed 9-14-2010)
Statutory reference:
Specific powers of local authorities, see 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 6109