Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 11 — Vehicles and Traffic
Indian Wells Municipal Code Ch. 11.20 Speed Limits
Indian Wells Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Indian Wells
Cite as: Indian Wells Municipal Code Chapter 11.20 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 11.20.010. Prima facie speed limit.¶
Except as provided herein, the prima facie speed limit for all streets and highways shall be as set forth in the Vehicle Code.
(Ord. 293 § 1, 1992)
§ 11.20.020. State highway limit.¶
The prima facie speed limit for those portions of the State Highway within the City shall be determined by the California Department of Transportation.
(Ord. 293 § 1, 1992)
§ 11.20.030. Local street limit.¶
A prima facie speed limit may be designated by the City Council for certain specified local streets in the manner provided herein.
(a) Designation by Resolution. Said designations shall be made by a resolution of the City Council adopted pursuant to this Section.
(b) Criteria. Any such resolution shall declare the designated speed to be most appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic and to be reasonably safe.
(c) Engineering Survey Data. Any such resolution may be based upon either traffic engineering survey data or a determination of the City Council.
(d) Effective Date. Any prima facie speed limit so designated shall become effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected upon the street of streets specified.
(Ord. 293 § 1, 1992; Ord. 412 §§ 1, 2, 1997)
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