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Title 12 — MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Chapter 12.45 — SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN GRADES

San Marcos Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-30 · San Marcos

12.45.010 - Speed Limits on Certain Grades.

Whenever the City Traffic Engineer determines, on the basis of an engineering and traffic survey, that the prima facie limit of 25 miles per hour is more than is reasonable and safe on any portion of a street having a grade in excess of ten percent, they may declare a maximum limit of 20 or 15 miles per hour, whichever is found most appropriate and is reasonable and safe. The declared maximum speed shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected upon the street. The City's Traffic Commission, prior to installation of such signs, shall be informed of such installations unless previously directed by the City Council.

(Ord. No. 2024-1544, § 2(Exh. A), 7-23-2024)

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