HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 95 Establishing the Maximum Prima Facie Speed Limit on State Highwa 114NO. 95
AN ORDINANCE BY THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS, CHANGING AND ESTAB-
LISHING THE MAXIMUM PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON STATE HIGHWAY 114
FROM A POINT 1000 FEET WEST OF THE INTERSECTION WITH TROPHY CLUB
DRIVE TO A POINT 1000 FEET EAST OF TROPHY CLUB DRIVE; PROVIDING
A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Highways and Public Trans-
portation has requested the Town of Westlake to lower the maximum
speed on State Highway 114 during the time of construction by the
highway department;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION I.
The Town Council of the Town of Westlake along with the
Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation determines
that the speed limit which shall be the maximum lawful speed along
State Highway 114 is hereby declared established as follows:
40 miles per hour (MPH) along State Highway 114 from
a point 1000 feet West of the intersection with
Trophy Club Drive to a point 1000 feet East of
Trophy Club Drive.
Any speed in excess of this maximum limit shall be deemed
prima facie evidence that the speed is not reasonable or prudent.
That the penal provisions of Sections 143 and 144 of Texas
Revised Civil Statutes, Article 6701d, are hereby incorporated
and made a part of this ordinance as if set forth in full herein,
and that the above established maximum prima facie speed limit
was established under the provisions of Section 169 of said
Article 6701d.
SECTION II.
That this ordinance shall repeal any other ordinance in
conflict herewith, to the extent of any such conflict.
SECTION III.
That this ordinance is deemed an emergency and shall be
effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the sr? a day of October, A. D.
1975.
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OWARD DUDLEY, 'MAYOR-
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
ATTEST:
GERRY WHITE, TOWN SECRETARY
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
PAUL C. ISHAM, TOWN ATTORNEY
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS