HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecp_112100TRAI IC ENGINEERING COMA! 'TEE
UKIAH CIVIC CENTER
Conference Room No. 3
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, California 95482
NOVEMBER 21, 2000
3:00 P.M.
AGENDA
HARRIS, LOONEY, LOHSE, HOYLE, KAGEYAMA,
STEELE, TURNER, AND ZUCKER
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 24, 2000 (will have available at meeting)
III. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The Traffic Engineering Committee welcomes input from the audience. In order for
everyone to be heard, please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per person and not
more than 10 minutes per subject. The Brown Act regulations do not allow action to be
taken on non-agenda items.
Introduction of Diana Steele, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
IV. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
NEW BUSINESS
a. Request to change traffic speed on Washington Avenue, between Cresta and Dora,
from 30 m.p.h. to 25 m.p.h. -Pat Stefani, 225 Washington Avenue.
b. Request to change on-street parking spaces to 24 minute parking zone located in
front of Photo Finish, 125 North State Street -Ester Ballard, Photo Finish.
c. Remove parking meters on Seminary Avenue, between Oak and State Street, and
change from 5 hour parking zone to 2 hour parking zone -Larry DeKnoblough
d. Request to review site distance at the corner of S. Oak and Gobbi Streets
(southbound on Oak to the west of Gobbi), and possibly remove or establish
restricted parking on the north side of Gobbi Street, west of the intersection of South
Oak Street -Steve Turner, MTA
e. Discussion expanding the role of the Traffic Engineering Committee to include
bicycle and pedestrian trials, facilities, and circulation. Possible action to work with
City Departments to formulate a recommendation to the City Council -Steve Turner,
MTA
Discussion to cancel December 19, 2000 meeting for Christmas Holiday.
V. OLD BUSINESS
a. Request from MTA to lengthen red zone on Standley at Main Street an additional 20
feet -Steve Turner, MTA
Traffic Engineering Committee
November 19, 2000
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VI. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS
VII. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Please call Kathy Kinch at 463-6214
if you are unable to attend the meeting.
The City of Ukiah complies with ADA requirements and will attempt to reasonably
accommodate individuals with disabilities upon request.
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TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 24, 2000
3:00 P.M.
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT
Steve Turner, Public Member
Ben Kageyama, Public Member
David Lohse, Associate Planner
Diane Zucker, Public Member
OTHERS PRESENT
Liz Burtord
MEMBERS ABSENT
Pete Hoyle, Ukiah Police Department
Michael F. Harris, Risk Manager/Budget Officer
Jim Looney, Public Works Supervisor
STAFF PRESENT
Rick Seanor
Deputy Director of Public Works
Kathy Kinch
Administrative Secretary
The Traffic Engineering Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Turner at
3:00 p.m. Roll was taken with the results listed above.
c.
Liz Burford of Rebecca Lynn's Flower and Gift Shop, 475 South Oak Street, stated she
is requesting two parking spaces on the east side of South Oak Street be designated as
30 minute parking, green curb painting, and signage. She also requested that the six
parking spaces located on the west side of Oak Street, that currently have no time limit
restrictions, be posted as 90 minute parking. The parking spaces are utilized all day by the
Courthouse and Conference Center. She expressed her business has increased and
needs additional parking for her customers. She noted there is a parking lot located to the
north of her business which is used by the Doctor's office.
Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works, stated he was not able to discuss this issue with
Larry DeKnoblough. He also stated there are various areas within the City where parking spaces
a restricted to 24 minute parking zones. He acknowledged that the parking spaces on the west side
are utilized all day.
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Member Lohse asked how many parking spaces on the east side of Oak Street.
Member Seanor responded there are five metered parking spaces on the east side of Oak Street,
and the six parking spaces on the west side are not metered parking.
Member Zucker expressed she is in favor of the six parking spaces on the west side of Oak Street
be restricted to 90 minute parking to accommodate all businesses within the area.
Member Lohse expressed he is opposed to the restricted parking on the west side of Oak Street
for the purpose that most businesses does not have adequate parking for their business. If parking
is restricted on the west side it may create parking in the residential areas of Pine and Oak Streets.
Chairman Turner suggested one 30 minute parking space and iwo 24 minutes parking spaces on
the east side of Oak Street.
Discussion followed regarding the Civic Center driveway and parking lot area is not restricted or
prohibited against parking in the parking lot; and individuals obtaining a parking permit from the
Conference Center to park on the west side of Oak Street.
ON A MOTION by Member Lohse, seconded by Member Zucker, it was carried by an all AYE voice
vote of the members present, to approve the request to change three on-street parking spaces to
90 minute parking zones, and change two on-street parking spaces to 24 minutes parking zones
located in front of 475 South Oak Street. Absent: Members Harris, Hoyle, and Looney.
Member Seanor advised the metered parking spaces are two hour parking zones.
Larry DeKnoblough entered the meeting at 3:20 p.m.
Mr. DeKnoblough stated the parking meters would have to be removed for 24 and 90 minute
parking zones. He expressed a concern that on 90 minute parking zones outside the parking district
require an encroachment permit. He advised there are no 90 minute parking spaces outside the
parking district boundary, and advised 2 hour parking is consistent in the parking district. He also
advised he is in favor of the 24 minute parking zone.
Motion fails.
ON A MOTION by Member Lohse, seconded by Member Zucker, it was carried by an all AYE voice
vote of the members present, to approve the request to change two on-street parking spaces in front
of 475 South Oak Street to 24 minute parking zones. The remaining three on-street parking spaces
will be included in the Time Zone Changes for Seminary Avenue to be presented by Larry
DeKnoblough. Absent: Members Harris, Hoyle, and Looney.
Mr. DeKnoblough advised he will request that Clay Street be excluded from jury parking and
Conference Center parking.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Pat Stefani, 225 Washington Avenue, stated since the speed limit was increased to 30 m.p.h. from
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25 m.p.h. there has been an increase of traffic speed on Washington Avenue between Cresta and
Dora. She is requesting that traffic speed be changed back to 25 m.p.h.
Member Seanor advised on Gobbi Street from Leslie Street to Dora is 25 m.p.h.
Chairman Turner asked that this request be placed on the next agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Seanor made a correction on Page 5, change Step to STIP.
Member Kageyama made a correction to the spelling of his last name on Pages 4 and 5.
ON A MOTION by Member Lohse, seconded by Member Kageyama, it was carried by an
all AYE voice vote of the members present, to approve the minutes of September 19, 2000
as amended. Absent: Members Harris, Hoyle, and Looney.
a. Review westbound bus stow on Gobbi Street near Leslie Street Adjust location if necessaN
Chairman Turner reported the bus stop was originally located westbound on the corner of
Gobbi and Leslie Streets in front of Ted Myer Insurance, 400 East Gobbi Street, for three
years. Mr. Myer contacted MTA requesting the bus stop be relocated away from his
business, due to passengers leaning against his new sign; standing under the eaves of the
building; and waiting on the porch or in the lobby for the bus. MTA suggested the
possibility of building a shelter at the bus stop or in the parking lot 100 feet east of the
location. Mr. Myer responded no and expressed placing a shelter in the driveway would
obstruct the clear site visibility and safe flow of traffic when entering and exiting the
driveway, and is opposed to the bus stopping in front of his driveway. Mr. Myer suggested
MTA install a shelter east of the property line between the fence and the sidewalk in front
of the mobile home park. MTA received approval from the Committee to relocate the bus
stop east, adjacent to the property of Harold Square Park. The manager and owner of the
Park had no objection to the bus stop or shelter. The resident behind the fence protested
to the manager that she did not want a bus stop located in front of her residence.
At the May 16, 2000 meeting, a motion was made to relocate the bus stop to the
intersection of Gobbi and Leslie Streets, the footage and sight distance to be determined
by speed limit; and the bus stop to be posted. Since the relocation of the bus stop Mr. Myers
has approached MTA requesting a bus passenger shelter. The shelter structure is a 2 foot by 7 foot
footprint and the roof has a 5 foot overhang over the sidewalk. To prevent the shelter from blocking
the view of the Mr. Myers sign it was determined the shelter be set back 3 feet 8 inches from the
sidewalk, placed under the sign to avoid blocking site distance to the east and have clear site
visibility of traffic for 200 feet. The structure will clear the insurance sign approximately 1 inch. The
City's right-of-way extends 3 feet 6 inches behind the sidewalk, however, because of the site
distance and the shelter being 3 feet 8 inches, the shelter extend onto Mr. Myers property by 24
inches.
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MTA is requesting, upon receipt of a shelter agreement with Mr. Myers, to relocate the bus stop sign
next to the shelter.
Discussion followed regarding while the bus is stop at the bus stop traffic goes around the bus and
travels in the two-way left-tum lane; the shelter's roof height inside is 7 feet and the top side is 7-1/2
feet; an encroachment permit will be required from the Engineering Department to place the sign
on Mr. Myers property; and a sign will be placed inside the shelter reading "please respect the
property owner and do not utilize the lawn and porch area while waiting for the bus."
Member Lohse advised Mr. Myers sign is smaller in size as allowed by the City's sign code. He
suggested if Mr. Myers was interested he could have a building sign in addition to the current sign.
ON A MOTION by Member Zucker, seconded by Member Lohse, it was carried by an all AYE voice
vote of the members present, that upon receipt of a bus stop shelter agreement between Ted Myer
of Ted Myers Insurance and MTA, the Traffic Engineering Committee approves the request from
MTA to relocate the bus stop sign adjacent to the shelter. Chairman Turner abstains. Absent:
Members Harris, Hoyle, and Looney.
b. Request from MTA to lengthen red zone on Standlev at Main Street an additional 20 feet -
Chairman Turner stated at the June meeting MTA requested the removal of one on-street
parking space (the first parking space west of the driveway) to lengthen the red zone an
additional 20 feet. The bus stop is located across from Travel Time, there is approximately
40 feet of existing red curb and a 20 foot driveway, and the bus stops at this location every
30 minutes for approximately 1 minutes, and carries 400 to 500 passengers. Because the
bus is 45 feet in length, the approach is not long enough for the bus to fully pull in, and the
rear of the bus remains in the travel lane approximately''/z car width. He noted there is a
bus stop on Main Street located across from the Library.
Standley Street is a one-way street, approximately 19-20 feet wide, with on-street parking
on the south side only; the parking spaces are utilized on a daily basis; there have been
no accidents or situations for this location; there are no standard requirements for the
length of the bus approach. The bus stop is based on parking, available red zones, and
length requirements for the bus. For example a 35 foot bus has to stop in a 65 foot bus
zone with the rear wheel 18 inches from the curb. The employees of Rain Forest Fantasy
(the floral shop) and possibly Photo Finish utilize the back parking lot located on Main
Street.
Member Seanor stated he is opposed to the removal of on-street parking. He reported
he reviewed the site as to how often the parking space is utilized, and the safety issue of
the approach not being long enough for the bus to fully pull in. He advised that City
Manager Candace Horsley expressed she is opposed to the removal on-street parking.
He also advised that he was unable to contact the business owners and discuss this issue
with Larry DeKnoblough.
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A lengthy discussion followed regarding there are approximately five on-street parking
spaces on Standley Street; the safety issue of the bus not being able to fully pull into the
approach; possible realignment of the parking spaces to give additional approach for the
bus; vehicles are able to pass the bus with the rear of the bus still in the travel lane; if the
parking meters in front of the Library are removed the parking spaces would be used for
all day parking; utilization of the parking space during peek hours; if a vehicle is not able
to pass around the bus and the flow of traffic is stalled until the bus leaves, there is the
possibility of traffic backing up to State Street; and the parking lot located to the north of
the Library is permit parking and can be utilized during evening hours.
Member Lohse stated he is in favor of the removal of the parking space. He also stated
he would tike to receive input from the business owners within this area.
Member Zucker stated she is in favor of the removal of the parking space, because of the
issue of safety versus convenience.
Chairman Turner requested that this item be continued to the November 21, 2000
meeting.
COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS
N/A
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Member Seanor stated the City has contracted with a street striping firm for North State
Street and other various streets within the City.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
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Chairman Steve Turner c_
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Kathy Kinch, Recorg g Secretary
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Phofo Finish
125 N. State St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
7071482.6242
November 14, 2000
City of Ukiah
Traffic Engineering Committee
300 Seminary Ave.
Ukiah, CA 95482
Gentlepersons:
It has come to our attention that the MTA has requested another
parking spot for them to pull into the bus area. We feel that
they have enough space to do this already if they are careful.
We see them park every day and sometimes they do not even pull
clear up to the front of their parking area and then they block
out driveway. We are hoping that you will not allow them to
take that spot.
We have several businesses that have come and go clients and we
do not have enough parking already. We would like to request
that the parking on N. State St. accross from the court house
be made into 24 minute parking as well as the parking along
Standley St. on this block. We feel it would help all of our
businesses. I know that you are concerned about keeping businesses
in the downtown area. This parking for a shorter time would be
very helpful.
Sincerely,
Ester Ballard
Owner
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CITY OF UKIAH
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 21, 2000
TO: Traffic Engineering Committee
FROM: Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works ~~
SUBJECT: Bus Stop on Standley Street at Main Street i ,
Agenda Item V. a.
REQUEST: The Traffic Engineering Committee received a request from Steve Turner,
Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA), to remove one on-street parking space to facilitate
access of MTA buses to the bus stop on Standley Street at Main Street. Please note the
attached sketch.
SITE VISIT: On November 2, 2000, at approximately 4:45 PM, I made a site visit to the
subject bus stop. !noted that a vehicle was parked in the on-street parking space which
MTA has requested for removal. At that time, I observed an MTA bus arrive at the bus
stop and pull up completely and squarely to the curb. With a vehicle parked in the parking
space, the bus had no difficulty pulling up to the curb.
DISCUSSION: City Manager Candace Horsley has stated that she strongly opposes the
removal of this parking space. She stressed the importance of retaining parking for the
downtown businesses. On November 2, 2000, I spoke to Belinda Early, Manager of Photo
Finish and a manager at Rain Forest Fantasy regarding the proposal to remove the parking
space on Standley Street. Both were opposed to the removal of the parking space. I then
spoke to Esther Ballard, of Mendocino Radiology. Ms. Ballard stated that she also
opposes the removal of the on-street parking. Ms. Ballard further stated that she would
like to request the parking space in question be changed to 24-minute parking. On
November 3, 2000 I spoke to Mary Johnson of Travel Time who strongly opposes the loss
of the on-street parking space adjacent to her business.
RECOMMENDATION: Based on observations of successful access of the MTA bus at the
bus stop and strong opposition from the City Manager and adjacent businesses, staff is
recommending that the Traffic Engineering Committee deny MTA's request to remove the
on-street parking space.
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CITY OF UKIAH
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 21, 2000
TO: Traffic Engineering Committee
FROM: Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works ~~
SUBJECT: Washington Avenue Speed Zone
Agenda Item IV. a.
REQUEST: The Traffic Engineering Committee received a request from Pat Stefani, 225
Washington Avenue, to change the speed zone on Washington Avenue from 30 mph to
25 mph.
BACKGROUND: On March 15, 2000, the Ukiah City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1027
which established a 30 mph speed zone on Washington Avenue between State Street and
Helen Avenue. This speed zone was recommended by the City Engineer based on an
engineering and traffic survey completed in accordance with California Vehicle Code
Sections 627, 22357, 22358, and 40802 (copies attached).
DISCUSSION: The speed zone of 30 mph on Washington Avenue was established in
accordance with accepted traffic engineering practice which sets the speed zone based
on the 85~h percentile vehicle speed on the street along with a review of accident records
and other street conditions. In the case of Washington Avenue, the average 85~h percentile
vehicle speed was 31.1 mph; therefore, the speed zone was established at 30 mph. The
engineering and traffic survey did not identify specific conditions which would warrant
establishing a speed zone less than 30 mph.
California Vehicle Code Sectio~2385.5 addresses downward speed zoning. Since there
are no conditions on Washington Avenue not readily apparent to drivers, downward speed
zoning is not justified.
RECOMMENDATION: Based on the above discussion, staff does not recommend a re-
evaluation of the speed limit on Washington Avenue.
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Div. 1 ~ Div. 1 -39- §635
liarited to, classroom defensive-driver concepts, for persons referred by a
court pursuant to Section 42005.
, Added Ch 396, Scats. 1985. Effective July 30, 1985.
Traffic Violator School Branch or Classroom Locat/on
iy 626.2. A "traffic violator school branch or classroom location" is any
place-.where a traffic violator school conducts instruction or maintains
Ch. 396, Stets. 1985. Effective July 30, 1985.
7'iaHic Violator School Instructor
-.~;626.4. A "traffic violator school instructor" is any person who provides
iustruction to fret&c violators on behalf of a traffic violator. school.
•j_,.Added Ch. 396, Stets. 1985. Effective duly 30, 19&5.
TiaHic Violator School Operator
yo 626.6. A "traffic violator school operator" is the person who directs and
manages the operations of a traffic violator school.
yl:A °traffrc violator school operator" may be either the traffic violator school
owner'or another person designated by the traffic violator school ownei to
personally direct and manage the traffic violator achooi for fire tr~c
violator school owner. _
Added Ch. 396, Stets. 1985. Effective July 30, 2985.
Traffic Violator School Owner
~r626.3. A "traffic violator school owner" is an natural
a^,. Y person,
association, or corporation that owns a traffic violator school.
Added Ch. 396, State. 1985. Effective July 30, 1985.
'~~627. (a) "Engineering and traffic survey", as used in this code, means a
survey of highway and traffic conditions in accordance with methods
determined by the Department of Transportation for use by the state and
local authorities.
,.„(b) An engineering and traffic survey shall include, among other
requirements deemed necessary by the department, consideration of allot
the following:
(1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering
measurements.
~;~,(2) Aceidentrecorda.
~' (3) I-Ighway, traffic, and roadside wnditions not l+eadily apparent to the
driver.
;;~ Amended Ch. 166, Scats. 1982 Effective January 1, 1983.
Trailer
`:.630. ~ A "trailer" is a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on
its own structure and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed
that no part of its weight rests upon any other vehicle. Ae used in Division
15'(commencing'witb Section 35000), etrailer" includes a semitrailer when
i>:9ed in cogjunetion with an auriliary dolly,'if the auxiliary dolly is of a type
constructed to replace the function of the drawbar and the front axle or axles
of a trailer.
Amended Ch. 542, State. 1984. Effective January 1, 1985.
Trailer Coach
635. A "trailer coach" is a vehicle, other than a motor vehicle, designed
for human habitation or human occupancy for industrial,"professional, or
commercial purposes, for carrying property on its own structure, and for
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Increase of Local Speed Limits to 65 Miles Per Hour
22357. (a) Whenever a local authority determines upon the basis of an
engineering and traffic survey that a speed greater than 25 miles per hour
would facilitate the orderly movement of vehiculaz traffic and would be
seasonable and safe upon any street other than a state highway otherwise
., subject to a prima facie limit of 25 miles per hour, the local authority may by
~oFdinance determine and declare a prima fade speed limit of 30, 35, 40, 45,
?' 50; 55, or 60 miles per hour or a maximum speed limit of 65 miles per hour,
';~"whichever is found most appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of
.., }rsffic and is reasonable and safe. The declared prima facie or maximum
y speed limit shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are
erected upon the street and shall not thereafter be revised except upon the
', ~. basis of an engineering and traffic survey. This section does not apply to any
'25-mile-per-hour prima facie limit which is applicable when passing a school
r building or the grounds thereof or when passing a senior center or other
,`i {acility primarily used by senior citizens.
-, (b) This section shall become operative on the date specified in
`~"subdivision (c) of Section 22366.
Amended Ch. 542, Stets. 1990. Effective daauary 1,1991. Supersedes Ch. 441.
~j.,Amended and repealed Sec. 28, Ch. 766, Stets. 1995. Effective danuaty 3,1996. Repeal opera-
~tf4ve Mach 33, 1996.
x Added See 29, Ch. 766, Stets. 1995. Effective January 1, 1996. Operative March 31, 1996.
lecrease Near Children's Playgrounds
~.~ 22357.1. Notwithstanding Section 22357, a local authority may, by
`~°ordinance or resolution, set a prune facie speed limit of 25 miles per hour on
-gny street, other than a state highway, adjacent to any children's. playground
'.~iu a public park but only during particulaz hours or days when children are
eipected to use the facilities. The 25 miles per hour speed limit shat] be
''>~e'ffecGve when signs giving notice of the speed limit are posted.
"Added Ch. 508, Stets. 1989. Effective January 1, 1990. ,
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Decrease o/Local Speed L!mlts
22358. (a) Whenever a local authority determines upon the basis of an
".:~~engineering aad traffic survey that the limit of 65 miles per hour is more
;~tban is reasonable or safe upon any portion of any street other than a state
..highway where the limit of 65 miles per hour is,.applicable, the loco]
`~~ authority may by ordinance determine and declare a prima facie speed limit
~.af,6Q, 55, 5Q 45, 40, 35, 30, or 25 miles per hour, whichever is found most
~° appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic and is reasonable
mod; safe,- which declared prima ,facie limit shall be effective when
,appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected upon the street.
q;1(b) This section -shall become-operative on the date .specified ,in
-subdivision (c) of Sectioa 22366. ~ -- `
' 'Amended aad repealed See. 30, Ch 766, Stets. 1995: Effective January 1,1996 Repeal oper$-
6veAlarrh31.1996. '- ... ... ~.. ~ ,. .,
r,~ Added Sec 31, Ch. 766, States. 1995. Effective January 1,1996. Operative Ms,rk 31;4996. "~:
°ease on Narrow Street ~ ., .,
~r'22358.3. Whenever a local authority determines upon the basis of an
engineering and traffic survey that the prima facie speed limitof 25 miles, per
hour in a business or residence district or in a public park an any street
flaying a roadway not exceeding 25 feet in width, other than a state.highway,
`is;more than is reasonable or safe, the local authority may,. by ordinance or
~reaolution determine and declare a prima facie speed limit of 20 or 15 miles
per hour, whichever is found most appropriate and is reasonable and safe.
'The declared prima facie limit shall be effective when appropriate signs
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giving notice thereof aze erected upon the street.
Amended Ch. 1095, Stets. 1972 Effective March 7, 1973. Supersedes Ch. 372.
Decrease of Local Limits Near Schoo/s or Senior Centers
22358.4. Whenever a local authority determines upon the basis of an
engineering and traffic survey that the prima facie speed limit of 25 miles per
hour established by pazagraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 22352 is
more than is reasonable or safe, the local authority may, byordinance or
resolution, determine and declare a prima facie speed limit of 20 or 15 miles
per hour, whichever is justified as the appropriate speed limit by such
survey. The ordinance or resolution shall not be effective until appropriate
signs giving notice of the speed limit are erected upon the highway and, in
the case of a state highway,"until the ordinance is approved by the
Department of Transportation and the appropriate signs are erected upon
the highway. ,
Amended Ch. 542, Stets. 1990. EffeMive January 1, 1991. Supersedes Ch. 441.
Downward Speed Zoning
22358.5. It is the intent of the I.agislature that physical conditions such
as width, curvature, grade and surface conditions, or any other condition
readily apparent to a driver, in the absence of other factors, would not
require special downward speed zoning, as the basic rule of Section 22350 is
sufficient regulation as to such conditions.
Added Ch 11, Stets. 1959. Effective September 18, 1959. ~ '. ~~ ~-
Boundary Line Streets
22359.. With respect to boundary line streets and highways where
portions thereof are within different jurisdictions, no ordinance adopted
under Sections 22357 and 22358 shall be effective as tb any such portion
until all authorities baying jurisdiction of the portions of the street
concerned have approved the same. This section shall not apply in the case
of boundary line streets consisting of separate roadways within different
jurisdictions. '
Amended Ch. 209, Stets. 1969. EQectfve April 29,1963.
Maximum Speed Limit on Local Highway Llnking Districts
22360. (a) Whenever a local authority determines upon the basis of an
engineering and trafTic'stuvey that the limit of 65 miles per hour is more
than is reasonable or safe upon any portion of a highway other than a state
highway for a distance of not "exceeding 2,000 feet in length between
districts; either business or residence, the local authority may determine and
declare a reasonable and safe prima Cade limit thereon lower than 65 miles
per hour, but sot less than 25 miles Viper hour, fvllieh declared prima facie
speed limit shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are
erected upon the street or highway., '
(b) This section shall become operative on the date specified in subdivision
(c) of Section 22366. -
Amended and repealed Sec 32, Ch. "766, Stets. 1995. Effective January 1, 1996. Repeal
operative March 31, 1996. '' ' ' °° •~
Added Sec. 33, Ch 766, Stets. 1995. Effective January 1, 1996. Operative March 91,1996,
Mu/tlp/e-Lane Highways
22361. On multiple-lane highways with two ormore separate roadways
different prima facie speed limits may be established for different roadways
under any of the procedures specified in Sections 22354 to 22359, inclusive.
Amended Ch. 209, Stets. 1963. Effective Apri129, 1963.
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§40800 -1120- Div, i
on a form approved by the Judicial Council, the promise under
40610, together with the certification under this section, shall con:
complaint to which the defendant may enter a plea, and upon
warrant may be issued if the complaint is verified.
Added Ch. 1350, Slats. 1978. Operafive July I, 1979.
CHAPTER 3. ILLEGAL EVIDENCE
Article 1. Prosecutions Under Code
Vehkle artd Uniform Used by Officers
~i. 40800 Every traffic officer on duty for the exclusive or main purpoa
~) enforcing the provisions of Division 10 or 11 of this code shall wear a ~.
distinctive uniform, and if the officer while so on duty uses a motor vehi~
it must be..painted a distinctive wlor specified by the commissioner
This section does not apply to an officer assigned exclusively to the d
of investigating and securing evidence in reference to any theft of a veh
or failure of a person to stop in the event of an accident or violation of Sect
23109 or in reference to~any felony charge, or to any officer engaged
serving any warrant when the officer is not engaged in patrolling
" highways for the purpose of enforcing the traffic laws.
Amended Ch. 20$ S1At5. 1961. Effective September 15, 1961. '
M.
Speed Trap Prohlbllion
'~ 40801 No peace officer or other person shall use a speed trap
arresting, or participating or assisting in the arrest of, any person for ~
alleged violation of this code nor shall any speed trap be used in secur
evidence as to the speed of any vehicle for the purpose of an arrest
prosecution under this code.
Speed Traps
40802. (a) A "speed trap" is either of the following: O 1
(1) A particulaz section of a highway measured as to distance and w
boundaries mazked, designated, or otherwise determined in order that
speed of a vehicle maybe calculated by securing the time it takes the veh
to travel the known distance. () 2
(2) A particular section of a highway with a prima facie speed limit tl
is provided by this code or by local ordinance.O 3 under subparagraph
~~ of paragraph (2) of aubdiaiaion (a) of Section 22352, or eatablisl
under Section 22354, 22357, 22358, or 22358.$ if that prima fa
speed limit is not juatijied.by~~an engineering and troJj'ic sun
conducted within floe years prior to the date of the alleged violate
and enforcement of the speed limit involuea the uee of radar or a
other electronic desire that measures the speed of mooing objet
This paragraph does noL apply to a local street, road, or school zo
(b) (I) Forpurposea ofthis section, a local street or road is defin
by the latest furavtional usage and federal•aid system maps submih
-to the federal Highway Adntiniatratipn except that when these me
have not been submitted, or when the street or road is not shoum
the maps, a °e9cal street or road° means a streef or road tl
primarily procidea access to abutting residential property and me
the fallowing three conditions:
' (A) Roadway width of not more than 40 feet. O a
(B) Not more than one-half of a mile of uninterrupted lellg
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Interruptions shall include official traffic control devices as defined in
Section 445. U e
(C) Not more than one traffic lane in each direction. O e
)r (2) For purposes ojthia section "Scholl zone° means that area of
road contrguoue to a school building or the grounds thereof, and on
which is posted a standard °SCHOOL° warning sign, while children
~' are going to or leaving the school either during school hours or
' during the noon recess period.
(c) (I) When all the following criteria are met, paragraph (2) of
' this subdivision ahaZl be applicable and subdiaision (a) shall not be
apP[icable:
- (A) When radar is used, the ojfzcer issuing the citation has
successfully rnmpleted a radar operator course of not less than 24
hours on the use of police lraJfxc radar, and the course was approved
~. and certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and
,' Training.
~ (B) When Zaaer or any other electronic device is used to measure
the speed of mooing objects, the officer issuing the notice to appear
~~^ has successfully completed the training required in subparagraph
~~" (A) and an additional training course of not leas than two hours
` approved and certified by the Commission on Peace Ofj'acer
'~ Standards and Training.
(C) (i) The prosecution proved that the o/j'acer complied with
subparagraphs (A) and B) and that an engineering and trojftc
~, - auraey has been conducted in accordance with aubparagmph (B) of
paragraph (2). The prosecution proved that, prior to the offuer
issuing the notice to appear, the o/)"icer established that the radar,
laser, or other electronic device conformed to the requirements of
;. subparagroph (D).
- (ii) The prosecution proved the speed of the accused was unsafe
for the conditions present at the lime of alleged violation unless the
citation mss for a violation of Section 22349, 22356, or 22406.
(D) The radar, laser, or other electronic device used to measure
-, the speed of the accused meets or ezceeda the minima[. operotwna[
~- standards of the Natrona[ Traffic Highway Sajety Administration,
and has been calibrated within the three years prior to the date of the
- alleged violation by an independent certified laser or radar repair
and testing or-calibration facility. -
(2) A `speed h-ap° is either of the following:
~~ (A) A particular section of a highway measured as to distance and
with boundaries marked, designated, or otherwise determined in
order that the speed of a vehicle may be calculated by securing the
time it takes the vehicle to travel theknown distance. - ._ ~ ,_
B) (i) A particular section of a highway or state highway with a
.~~ prima facie speed limit that is provided by this code or by heal
ordinance under subparagraph (A) ofParagraph (2) of aubdiaision
(a) of Section 22352, or established under Section 22354, 22357, 22358,
or 22358.3, if that prima facie speed limit is not justified by ~an
engineering and tro/fu survey conducted within one of the following
time periods, prior to the date of the alleged vioZatian, and
enjoreement of the speed Limit involves the use of radar or any other
electronic deaice that measures the speed of mooing objects:
(I) Except as specified in aubclause (II), seven years.
(II) If an engineering and tra/fw survey was conducted more than
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seven years prwr to the date of the alleged ~oiolation, and a registered
engineer evaluates the section of the highuxiy and determines that no
aigniJ"4cant changes in roadway or traJ)"ic° conditions have occurred,
including, but not limited tq changes in adjoining property or [and
use, roadway width, or tra/j`'tc volume, 10 years. '
(ii) Thia subparagraph dcea not apply to a lceal street, roam or
schaolzone.
Added Sec. 2, Ch. 315, Stets. 1995. Effective January 1, 1996. Operative January 1, 1999.
Amended Sec. 2, Ch. 104, Stets. 1996. EffeRive Jemary 1, 1997. '
Amended Sec. 1, Ch. 1037, Stets. 1998. Effective January 1, 1999.
The 1998 amendment added the itelirized material, end at We point(s) indicated, deleted the
following: ,. __
1. Ya)'
2 °(b)'
3. 'pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 22352, or established pursuant to
Section 22354, 22357, 22358, or 22358.3, which speed limit is not justified by an engineering and
traffic survey conducted within five years prior to the date of the alleged violation, and where en-
farcementinvolves the use ofradar ar other electronic devices which measure the speed of moving
objects. This subdivision does not apply to lapl streets end roads.
For purposes ofthis section; local streets and roads shall be defined by the latest functional us-
age aad federal-aid system-maps ec submitted [o the Federal Highway Administration. When
these maps have not been submitted, or when the street or road is not shown an the maps, the fal-
lowing definition applies: A local ctreet or road primarily provides access to abutting residential
property end shall meet the followmg three conditions: (1) "
4. Y2)°
5. Y3)"
6. Yc) This section shall became operative on January 1, 1999.
Speed Trap Evidence
40803 (a) No evidence as to the speed of a vehicle upon a highway shall
be admitted in any court upon the trial of any person in any prosecution
under this cads upon a charge involving the speed of a vehicle when the
evidence is based upon of obtained from or by the maintenance or use of a
speedtrap. ~"
(b) In any prosecution under this code of a charge involving the speed of
a vehicle, where enforcement involves the use of radar or other electronic
devices which measure the speed of moving objects, the prosecution shall
establish, as part of its prima facie case, that the evidence or testimony
presented is not based tipon a~speedtrap as defined iii'paragraph (2)'of
subdivision (a) of Section 40802. ~ - "
{c) When a traffic and engineering survey is required pursuant to
paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 40802, evidence that a traffic and
engineering survey has been conducted-within five years of the date of the
alleged violation or evidence that the offense was committed on a local street
or road as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 40802 shall
constitute a prima facie case that the evidence or testimony is not based upon
a speedtrap as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 40802.
Amended Ch. 459, Stets. 1991. Effective January 1, 1992.
Amended Ch. 538, Stets. 1992. Effective Jenuery 1, 1993.
Amended Sec. 147, Ch. 124, Stets. 1996. EffeRive January 1, 1997.
Testimony Based on Speed Trap
40804 (a) In any prosecution under this code upon a charge involving
the speed of a vehicle, any officer or other person shall be incompetent as a
witness if the testimony is based upon or obtained from or by the
maintenance or use of a speed Lrap.
(b) Every officer arresting, or participating or assisting in the arrest of, a
person so charged while on duty for the exclusive or main purpose of
enforcing the provisions of Divisions 10 and 11 is incompetent as a witness
if at the time o~yc~i arre~hgwas not wearing a distinctive uniform, or was
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