§ 9.26.030. Alteration of maximum limits.

A.

When, as a result of a comprehensive speed study, the traffic engineer determines the maximum speed permitted under this chapter is greater or less than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions existing upon a public street or part thereof, the traffic engineer may declare a reasonable and safe maximum speed limit on it which:

1.

Increases the limit, but not to more than 65 miles per hour; or

2.

Decreases the limit, but not to less than 20 miles per hour except as otherwise posted by the traffic engineer or the State of Alaska.

B.

A limit altered as authorized in this section is effective when an appropriate sign giving notice thereof is erected. The maximum speed limit may be declared effective at all times or at the times indicated upon the sign; and a different limit may be established for different times of day, different types of vehicles, varying weather conditions or other factors bearing on safe speed, which limits are effective when posted upon an appropriate sign.

C.

It is unlawful for a person to drive a motor vehicle in excess of the speed limits established by signs lawfully erected by the traffic engineer or by the State of Alaska.

(CAC 9.26.030; AO No. 78-72; AO No. 78-146; AO No. 2003-73, § 5, 4-22-03; AO No. 2011-113(S), § 55, 11-22-11, eff. 12-22-11)