Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Moraga Municipal Code Ch. 10.16 Miscellaneous Traffic Rules
Moraga Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Moraga
Cite as: Moraga Municipal Code Chapter 10.16 · Text as of 2026-10-04
10.16.010 - Excessive acceleration of motor vehicles.¶
It is unlawful for the operator of a motor vehicle to so accelerate as to cause audible noise by tire friction on the pavement or to cause the tires of the vehicle to leave skid marks upon the pavement, except when such action is reasonably necessary to avoid a collision.
(Prior code § 13-271)
10.16.020 - Increasing state speed limit in certain zones.¶
It is determined upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that the speed permitted by state law upon the following streets is less than is necessary for safe operation of vehicles thereon by reason of the designation and signposting of the streets as through highways or by reason of widely spaced intersections, and it is declared that the prima facie speed limit shall be as set forth in this section on those streets or parts of streets designated when signs are erected giving notice thereof:
| Name of street or portion affected | Declared prima facie speed limit |
|---|---|
| Reserved. | Reserved. |
(Prior code § 13-2121)
10.16.030 - Decreasing speed limit in certain zones.¶
It is determined upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that the speed permitted by state law outside of business and residence districts as applicable upon the following streets is greater than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist upon such streets, and it is declared that the prima facie speed limit shall be as set forth in this section on those streets or parts of streets designated when signs are erected giving notice thereof:
| Name of street or portion affected | Declared prima facie speed limit |
|---|---|
| Reserved. | Reserved. |
(Prior code § 13-2122)
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