§ 20-284. Careless and imprudent driving prohibited.  


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  • Every person operating a motor vehicle on the streets of this city shall exercise the highest degree of care and shall operate the vehicle in a careful and prudent manner and at a rate of speed so as not to endanger the property of another or the life or limb of any person, taking into consideration the time of day, the amount of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, the condition of the street or highway, the atmospheric conditions and the location with reference to intersecting streets or highways, curves, residences or schools.

(Ord. No. 222, § 3(300.369), 1-8-80; Ord. No. 271, § 1, 11-16-82)