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ORDINANCE NO. 5292
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALTERING AND CHANGING
OF THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT FOR ALL VEHICLES ON THE
FOLLOWING STREETS IN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
LUBBOCKa LUBBOCK COUNTY~ TEXAS TO-WIT: PORTIONS OF
LOOP 289a AUTHORIZING THE PLACING OF SPEED LIMIT SIGNS;
PRESCRIBING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; REPEAL-
ING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: PROVIDING THAT
STREETS OR HIGHWAYS NOT SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH HEREIN
SHALL NOT BE AFFECTED BY THE PROVISIONS HEREOF AND THAT
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL O"rHER PRIMA
FACIE SPEED LIMIT ORO NANCES EXCEPT THOSE WITH WHICH IT
SPECIFICALLY CONFLICTS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; DECLAR-
ING AN EMERGENCY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
OF THIS ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS,. the governing body of the City of Lubbock,. as author-
ized by Article 670ld~ Section 169(b} VernonSs Texas Civil Statutes.~~ finds
that certain prima facie speed limits on certain highways are different
from what is reasonable or safe and should be altered and the immediate
preservation of public health and safety required imlll:ediate alteration of
said prima facie speed limits as hereinafter set fortha which creates an
emergency .. NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE C'ITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. The prima facie speed limit established by Article
6701dJI Section 166(a) {1) --Vernonls Texas Civil Statutes is altered and
changed for all vehicles on the following designated highways or streets
in the corporate limits of the City of Lubbock., Lubbock County, Texas:
As shown below .. to-wit:
LOOP 289
A 50 MPH speed zone beginning o. 800 miles southerly from the
center line of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway
(US 62 & 82} at Loop 289 and exten~ing northerly, thence westerly
counter clockwise for a distance of \1• 100 miles.
A 65 MPH speed zone beginning o. 300 miles westerly from the
center line of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway
(US 62 & 82) at Loop 289 and extending westerly counter clockwise
for a distance of 1. 200 miles. {This speed zone ~.is established
by the Texas Highway Commission).
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A 55 MPH speed zone beginning 1. 500 miles westerly from the center line
of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289
and extending westerly counter clockwise ~for a distance of o. 600 miles.
A 60 MPH speed zone beginning 2. 100 miles westerly from the center line
of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289
and extending westerly counter clockwise for a distance of 2. 619 miles.
A 50 MPH speed zone beginning 4. 719 miles westerly from the center line
of the eastbound roadway on the Idalou Highway {US 62 & 82} at Loop 289
and extending westerly counter clockwise for a distance of o. 600 mile.
A 65 MPH speed zone beginning 5. 319 miles westerly from the Center line
of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289
and extending westerly counter clockwise for a distance of 1. 7 83 miles.
{This zone t is ; established by Texas Highway Commission}.
A 50 MPH speed zone beginning 7. 102 miles westerly from the center line
of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289
and extending westerly counter clockwise for a distance of o. 400 mile.
A 60 MPH speed zone beginning 7. 502 miles westerly from the center line
of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289
and extending westerly counter clockwise for a distance of o. 300 mile.
A 65 MPH speed zone beginning 7. 802 miles westerly from the center line
of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82} at Loop 289
and extending westerly counter clockwise for a distance of o. 800 mile.
{This speed zone ~ds c established by the Texas Highway Commission.)
A 60 MPH speed zone beginning 8. 602 miles westerly from the center line
of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289
and extending westerly., thence southerly for a distance of 3. 800 miles.
A 70 MPH {Day) -65 MPH {Night} speed zone beginning 12. 402 miles west-
erly thence southerly from the center line of the east bound roadway on the
Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289 and extending southerly counter
clockwise for a distance of o. 600 mile. (This speed zone U s ~ established
by the Texas Highway Commission).
A ;65 MPH speed zone beginning 13.002 miles westerly,. thence southerly
from the center line of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway (US 62
& 82) at Loop 2 89 and extending southerly counter clockwise for a distance
of o. 600 mile. (This speed zone is _ established by the Texas Highway
Commission).
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A 55 MPH speed zone beginning 13. 602 miles westerly,. thence southerly_.
thence easterly from the center line of the east bound roadway on the
Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289 .. and extending easterly counter
clockwise for a distance of o. 483 mile.
A 65 MPH speed zone beginning 14.085 miles westerly., thence southerly
thence easterly from the center line of the east bound roadway on the
Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289., and extending easterly counter
clockwise for a distance of 2. 659 miles. (This speed zone ds · estab-
lished by the Texas Highway Commission).
A 50 MPH speed zone beginning 16.744 miles westerly,. thence southerly,.
thence easterly from the center line of the east bound roadway on the Idalou
Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289 and extending easterly counter clockwise
for a distance of o. 400 mile.
A 60 MPH speed zone beginning 17. 144 miles westerly,. thence southerly.,
thence easterly from the center line of the east bound roadway on the Idalou
Highway (US 62 & 82). at Loop 289 and extending easterly counter clockwise
for a distance of 1. 400 miles.
A 65 MPH speed zone beginning 18.544 miles westerly, thence southerly,.
thence easterly from the center line of the east bound roadway on the Idalou
Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289 and extending easterly counter clockwise
for a distance of 3. 200 miles. (This speed zone ~is established by the
Texas Highway Commission.)
A 70 MPH (Day} -65 MPH (Night) speed zone beginning 21.744 miles west-
erly, thence southerly., thence easterly,. thence northerly from the center
line of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop
289 and extending northerly counter clockwise for a distance of 1. 311 miles.
(This speed zone its . established by the Texas Highway Commission}.
A 65 MPH speed zone beginning 23.055 miles westerly, thence southerly,.
thence easterly,. thence northerly from the center line of the east bound
roadway on the Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289 and extending
northerly counter clockwise for a distance of 1. 000 mile. (This speed zone
~i_s ' established by the Texas Highway Commission}.
A 60 MPH speed zone beginning 24.055 miles westerly thence southerly,.
thence easterly, thence northerly from the center line of the east bound
roadway on the Idalou Highway {US 62 & 82} at Loop 289 and extending
northerly counter clockwise for a distance of 1. 300 miles.
A 50 MPH speed zone beginning 0. 300 mile westerly from the center line
of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway { lB; 62 & 82) at Loop 289
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A 60 MPH speed zone beginning o. 800 mile southerly from the center line
of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289
and extending southerly clockwise for a distance of 1. 200 miles.
A 65 MPH speed zone be ginning 2. 000 miles southerly from the center line
of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway {US 62 & 82) at Loop 289
and extending southerly,. thence westerly!dlockwise for a distance of 3. 726
miles. (This speed zone i.is established by the Texas Highway Commission ..
A 60 MPH speed zone be ginning 5. 726 miles southerly,. thence westerly fro
the center line of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82)
at Loop 289 and extending westerly clockwise for a distance of o. 900 mile.
A 65 MPH speed zone beginnings. 626 miles southerly. thence westerly
from the center line of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway (US
62 & 82) at Loop 289 and extending westerly clockwise for a distance
of 0.978 mile. (This speed zone .;is' established by the Texas Highway
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A 60 MPH speed zone beginning 7. 604 miles southerly. thence westerly fro
the center line of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82)
at Loop 289 and extending westerly clockwise for a distance of 1., 400 miles.
A 50 MPH speed zone beginning 9. 004 miles southerly. thence westerly fro
the center line of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82)
at Loop 289 and extending westerly for a distance of o. 400 mile.
A 60 MPH speed zone beginning 9. 404 miles southerly,. thence westerly
from the center line of the east bound roadway on the Idalou Highway (US 62
& 82} at Loop 289 and extending westerly clockwise for . a distance of 1. 820
miles.
A 65 MPH speed zone beginning 11.224 miles southerly,. thence westerly
from the center line of the eastbound roadway on the Idalou Highway
{US 62 & 82) at Loop 289 and extending westerly clockwise for a distance
of o. 843 mile. (This speed zone tis established by the Texas Highway
Commission},.
A 55 MPH speed zone beginning 12.067 miles southerly~ thence westerly,.
thence northerly from the center line of the roadway on the Idalou Highway
(US 62 & 82} at Loop 289 and extending northerly clockwise for a distance
of o. 503 mile.
A 60 MPH speed zone beginning 12. 570 miles southerly,. thence westerly._
thence northerly from the center line of the east bound roadway on the Idalo
Highway (US 62 &82} at Loop 289 and extending northerly clockwise for a
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distance of o. 600 mile.
A 65 MPH speed zone beginning 13.170 miles southerly~ thence westerly,
thence northerly. from the center line of the east bound roadway on the
Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82}. at Loop 289 and extending northerly clockwise
for a distance of 1. 200 miles. (This speed zone .js _ established by the
Texas Highway CommissiGm).
A 60 MPH speed zone beginning 14.370 miles southerly, thence westerly,
thence northerly from the center line of the roadway on the Idalou Highway
(Us 62 & 82) at Loop 289 and extending northerly clockwise thence easterly
clockwise for a distance of 3. 000 miles.
A 70 MPH (day) -65 MPH (Night) speed zone beginning 17.370 miles south-
erly thence westerly" thence northerly. thence easterly from the center line
of the roadway on the Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289 and extending
easterly clockwise a distance of 1. 100 miles. (This speed zone 'is estab-
lished by the Texas Highway Commission}.
A 50 MPH speed zone beginning 18.470 miles southerly, thence westerly,
thence northerly, thence easterly from the center line of the roadway on the
Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289 and extending easterly clockwise
for a distance of o. 500 mile.
A 60 MPH speed zone beginning 18.970 miles southerly, thence westerly ..
thence northerly, thence easterly from the center line of the roadway on the
Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82} at Loop 289 and extending easterly clockwise
for a distance oL1. 203 miles.
A 65 MPH speed zone beginning 20. 173 miles southerly, thence westerly,
thence northerly, thence easterly from the center line of the roadway on the
Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289 and extending easterly clockwise
for a distance of o. 600 mile. (This speed zone is established by the
Texas Highway Commission).
A 50 MPH speed zone beginning 20.773 miles southerly, thence westerly,
thence northerly" thence easterly from the center line of the roadway on
the Idalou highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289 and extend\ng easterly clockwise
for a distance of o. 500 mile.
A 60 MPH speed zone beginning 21.273 miles southerly, thence westerly,.
thence northerly, thence easterly from the center line of the roadway on the
Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289 and extending easterly clockwise
for a distance of 2. 714 miles.
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A 55 lV{PH speed zone beginning 23.987 miles southerly., thence westerly.
thence northerly., thence easterly from the center line of the roadway on the
Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82) at Loop 289 and extending easterly clockwise
for a distance of o. 600 mile.
A 65 MPH speed zone beginning 24. 587 miles southerly., thence westerly.,
thence northerly., thence easterly from the center _line of the roadway on the
Idalou Highway (US 62 & 82} at Loop 289 and extending easterly clockwise
for a distance of 1. 200 miles. (This speed zone is established by the
Texas Highway Commission).
SECTION 2. The City Manager is authorized and directed to cause
the placing of signs so as to clearly define the limits of the prima facie area
set out in this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. Any person. firm, or corporation violating the prima
facie speed limit established by this Ordinance shall upon conviction be
fined any sum not to exceed TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS.
SECTION 4. The City Secretary is authorized and directed to
cause the publication of the descriptive caption of this Ordinance together
with the penalty as an alternative method of publication as provided by law.
SECTION 5. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances conflicting
with any of the provisions hereof are hereby repealed insofar as such conflic
exists.
SECTION 6. That all highways or streets not specifically set
forth in the preceding sections hereof shall not be affected by the provisions
hereof. and this Ordinance shall be cumulative of all other prima facie
speed limit ordinances except those with which it specifically conflicts.
SECTION 7. Should any section. paragraph., sentence. clause,
phrase. or word of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for
any reason the remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 8. The fact that public necessity and convenience
requires that this Ordinance be passed as an emergency measure for
reasons set forth in the preamble hereof. the rule requiring that no
ordinance shall be finally passed on the day of its introduction be suspended,..
and this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure to take effect
from and after its passage.
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AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
Passed by the City Council this _..Lao&O.._
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