§ 17-53. Speed limits.

(a)

Generally. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate any motor vehicle on the streets of the city in excess of such rates of speed as established by the mayor and board of aldermen from time to time upon the recommendation of the traffic committee and as lawfully posted or as may be unreasonable or unsafe under the circumstances then existing; or, if not posted, at more than thirty (30) miles per hour in the city.

(b)

School zones. Notwithstanding other speed limits herein set out, the speed of vehicles proceeding through school zones during regular school hours and one-half (½) hour before school begins and one-half (½) hour after school is out shall not exceed fifteen (15) miles per hour.

(c)

Applicability. The maximum speed limits herein prescribed shall not apply to vehicles of the police or fire department or to any ambulance answering any emergency call or transferring an injured person to a hospital.

State law reference

State speed limits, MCA 1972, § 63-3-501; authority of municipalities to vary, MCA 1972, § 63-3-511.