SCHEDULE I. SPEED LIMITS.
   (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