Ventura Municipal Code Ch. 16.145 Speed Zones

It is hereby 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 said streets as through highways or by reason of widely spaced intersections, and it is hereby declared that the prima facie speed limit shall be as hereinafter set forth on those streets or parts of streets herein designated when signs are erected giving notice thereof. (Code 1971, § 7411)

It is hereby determined upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that the speed permitted by state law outside of business and residential 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 hereby declared that the prima facie speed limit shall be as herein set forth on those streets or parts of streets herein designated when signs are erected giving notice thereof. (Code 1971, § 7412)

Reference is hereby made to the following portions of streets where the state speed law of 65 miles per hour is applicable for a distance of not exceeding 2,000 feet in length between districts, either business or residential, and it is hereby determined upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that the speed permitted by state law upon the following described portions of said streets which are not state highways is greater than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist upon the described portions of such streets, and it is hereby declared that the prima facie speed limit shall be as herein set forth on those portions of streets herein designated when signs are erected giving notice thereof. (Code 1971, § 7413)

The city traffic engineer, with the approval of the city manager, is authorized to regulate the timing of traffic signals so as to permit the movement of traffic in an orderly and safe manner at speeds slightly at variance from the speeds otherwise applicable within the district or at intersections, and shall erect appropriate signs giving notice thereof. (Code 1971, § 7415)

Vehicle Code Section 42011 is hereby adopted as provided in Vehicle Code Section 42011(c)(1). (Ord. No. 2003-010, § 3, 9-15-03)