Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 10 — Vehicles and Traffic
Escalon Municipal Code Ch. 10.04 Speed Limits
Escalon Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Escalon
Cite as: Escalon Municipal Code Chapter 10.04 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 10.04.010. Established.¶
The city council, pursuant to Sections 22358 and 22357 of the California Vehicle Code, establishes upon the basis of engineering and traffic surveys, the prima facie speed limits on portions of certain streets within the city as hereinafter set forth in Table 10.04.020.
(Ord. 209 § 1, 1982)
§ 10.04.020. Speed limits designated.¶
It shall be prima facie unlawful to operate any vehicle at a speed in excess of that established as set out in Table 10.04.020.
(Ord. 209 § 2, 1982; Ord. 300 § 1, 1988; Ord. 365 § 1, 1992; Ord. 392 § 1, 1994; Ord. 540 § 3, 2014)
§ 10.04.030. Posting of signs.¶
The director of public works shall erect signs giving notice of prima facie speed limits as set forth in Table 10.04.020, upon said city streets.
(Ord. 209 § 3, 1982)
§ 10.04.040. Violation – Penalty.¶
Violation of this chapter shall be punishable in the manner prescribed by Section 42001 of the California Vehicle Code.
Table 10.04.020 SPEED LIMITS
| Name of Street | Portion Affected | Speed Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Escalon Avenue | 300 feet north of Miller Avenue to city limits | 45 mph |
| Escalon Avenue | SR120 (Main Street) to 300 feet north of Miller Avenue | 30 mph |
| Main Street | Franklin Avenue to 120 feet southeast of Reile Avenue | 35 mph |
| McHenry Avenue | West Clough Road north to SR120 (Main Street) | 40 mph |
(Ord. 209 § 4, 1982)
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