Source: https://www.ecode360.com/29822918
Timestamp: 2018-12-18 15:29:07
Document Index: 415382109

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 320', '§ 320', '§ 320', '§ 320', '§ 12', '§ 320', '§ 16', '§ 320', '§ 8']

City of Fredericktown, MO Speed Regulations
§ 320.060 Speed Limits — Generally.
§ 320.070 Speed Limits — Special Or Unusual Road Conditions.
§ 320.080 Use Of Speed Meter Measurements As Evidence.
Section 320.060 Speed Limits — Generally.
Section 320.070 Speed Limits — Special Or Unusual Road Conditions.
Section 320.080 Use Of Speed Meter Measurements As Evidence.
No person shall operate a motor vehicle upon those portions of the roadways which are set forth and described in Schedule III at a rate of speed in excess of that speed limit set for such portions of the roadways by said Schedule.[1]
[R.O. 2013 § 320.030(D) — (E); Ord. No. 50-A § 12]
The provisions of this Chapter or Title declaring prima facie speed limits, in posted zones or otherwise, shall not be construed to relieve the plaintiff in any civil action from the burden of proving negligence on the part of the defendant as the proximate cause of an accident.
Any speed of a vehicle in excess of the limits described in Schedule III, which shall never be conclusive nor have the effect of shifting the burden of proof, shall be considered prima facie evidence of driving at a rate of speed which is not reasonable, careful, prudent and lawful, and which is considered dangerous to persons, property, life and limb.[1]
[R.O. 2013 § 320.040; Code 1952, Ch. 6 § 16]
The driver of every vehicle shall, consistent with the requirements of this Chapter, drive at an appropriate reduced speed when approaching and crossing an intersection or railway grade crossing, when approaching and going around a curve or right angle turn, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway and when special hazards exist with respect to pedestrians or other traffic, or by reason of weather or highway and street conditions.
[R.O. 2013 § 320.050; Ord. No. 50-A § 8]
The use of and results determined by any speed meter, machine or mechanism which seeks to reduce the error of manual operation to a minimum, shall be acceptable as evidence where driving in excess of posted speed limits is the cause of action; except, that the use thereof shall not be construed to exclude any competent evidence secured by any other manner or means.