ORS Guide
Violation of basic speed rule
T(b)
ORS > Vehicle Code > Speed > 811.100
(1) drives a vehicle on a highway at a speed more than reasonable & prudent for conditions including:
(a) traffic
(b) surface & width highway
(c) hazard at intersections
(d) weather
(e) visibility
(f) other conditions then existing
(2)(a) applies to an alley as well as highway
(b) speeds that are evidence of basic rule violation:
(A) speed more than the posted designated speed
(B) speed greater than:
(i) 15 mph - alley or narrow residential roadway
(ii) 20 mph - business District, school zone
(iii) 25 mph - public park
(iv) 25 mph - non-arterial highway in residential district
(v) 55 mph - Otherwise
Note:
violation of the basic speed rule by exceeding a designated speed is punishable by penalties described in "Crimes & Violations"
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