(A) Any operator of a vehicle on a roadway shall operate the same at a careful and prudent speed not greater than is reasonable and proper, having due regard to the traffic, surface and width of the roadway and of any other conditions then existing, and no operator shall drive any vehicle upon a roadway at a speed as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person. Rates of speed in excess of the following are prima facie evidence of violation of this section.
(1) In the business district: 25 miles per hour.
(2) In a residence district: 25 miles per hour.
(3) When passing a school building or the grounds thereof during school recess or while children are going to or leaving school during opening and closing hours: 25 miles per hour.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to drive any vehicle upon a roadway carelessly and heedlessly in wilful or wanton disregard of the rights of safety of others, or without due caution or circumspection and at a speed or in a manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property.
(Ord. 33, passed 11-23-48) Penalty, see § 70.99
Cross-reference:
Speed Limits, see Traffic Schedule IV