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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 4 — PUBLIC SAFETY›Chapter 5 — TRAFFIC

Watsonville Municipal Code Art. 15 Special Speed Zones

Watsonville Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Watsonville

Cite as: Watsonville Municipal Code Article 15 · Text as of 2026-10-05

4-5.1501 Regulation of speed by traffic signals.

The City Engineer is hereby 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. The City Engineer may also increase or decrease the speed permitted by State law upon streets in the business and residence districts of the City upon resolution of the Council and after the erection of appropriate signs giving notice thereof.

(§ 1, Art. XV, Ord. 486 N.C.S.)

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