38.01.070 Speeding

(a) Every person operating or driving a vehicle of any character on a highway within the jurisdiction of the Turtle Mountain Tribal Court shall drive in a careful and prudent manner and at a rate of speed no greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions existing at the point of operation, taking into account the amount and character of traffic, condition of brakes, condition of surface, freedom from obstruction to view ahead and the rights of any other person entitled to the use of the street or highway.

(b) Where no special hazard exists that requires lower speed for compliance with paragraph.

(c) Any speed not in excess of the limits specified in this section shall be lawful, but it is illegal for any person to drive at any speed in excess of the limits specified in this section.

(1) Twenty-five (25) miles per hour in any urban district unless a

different speed is posted

(2) Twenty (20) miles per hour when passing a school during recess or when children are coming to or from school during opening and closing hours.

(3) Twenty (20) miles per hour when approaching within fifty (50) feet of a railroad grade crossing or highway intersection or when the driver's view is obstructed within a distance of one hundred (100) feet;

(4) Fifty-five (55) miles per hour under other conditions unless a maximum day time speed of sixty-five (65) miles per hour is permitted on special areas of the state highways.

(d) The speed limits set forth above shall not apply to vehicles when operated with due regard for safety under the direction of the police in the chase or apprehension of violators of the law or of persons charged with or suspects of any such violation, nor to fire departments when traveling in response to a fire alarm, nor to public or private ambulances when traveling in emergencies, this exemption shall not, however, protect the driver of any such vehicle from the consequences of a reckless disregard of the safety of others.

(e) Any person who drives in excess of the maximum speed greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions then existing is guilty of speeding and upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to a fine not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25).