Chapter 10.08
SPEED LIMITS
Sections:
10.08.010 Speed limit designated.
10.08.020 Speed limit reductions.
10.08.010 Speed limit designated.
A. It is the purpose of this section to establish speed limits within the city limits of the city.
B. It is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle within the city at speeds in excess of 25 miles per hour, pursuant to RCW 46.61.400(2)(a) except as otherwise decreased or increased herein or in the resolution authorized hereby and as speed limits may be posted in accordance with law. This section shall not be applicable to any portions of State Highway 101 which may be within Sequim city limits.
C. Speed limits are increased or decreased at such times or places as designated in a resolution adopted by the city council. Any altered limit established as herein authorized shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected. Such maximum speed limit may be declared to be effective at all times or at such times as are indicated upon such signs; and differing limits may be established for different times of day, different types of vehicles, varying weather conditions, and other factors bearing on safe speeds, which shall be effective when posted upon appropriate fixed or variable signs.
D. Violation of this section shall constitute a traffic infraction and shall be punishable in accordance with the punishments allowed for infractions as set forth in the Revised Code of Washington and adopted district court rules. (Ord. 2007-007; Ord. 99-012 § 1; Ord. 467 §§ 1, 2, 3, 6, 1985)
10.08.020 Speed limit reductions.
No person shall drive a vehicle on any street or alley within the city of Sequim at a speed greater than posted or at any speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the potential hazards then existing. In every event the speed shall be so controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle, or other conveyance on or entering alleys or access areas in compliance with state motor vehicle laws and the duty of all persons to use due care and caution. For purposes of this chapter, “alley” is defined in SMC 17.08.010 and RCW 46.04.020 and 47.04.010(1). (Ord. 2007-007; Ord. 99-012 § 1)
10.08.030 Collections.
For all such penalties not under the jurisdiction of Sequim municipal court as administered by Clallam County district court, the chief of police or his designee(s) shall administer the collection of fees established pursuant to this chapter that are not paid within 30 days by referring those violations for collection to a collection agency. The chief of police is authorized to enter into agreements with collection agencies to carry out the purpose of this section. Such agency as selected shall collect the original violation fee, plus the late fee for the city of Sequim, plus a collection fee not to exceed 33 percent. Reports on collection of unpaid parking fines and penalties shall be included in the departmental activity report. (Ord. 2007-007; Ord. 99-012 § 1. Formerly 10.08.040)