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ORDINANCE NO. 95-1466-G PAGE 2 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte finds that it is consistent in promoting the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of La Porte to reduce the maximum speed on said streets of the City of La Porte based upon the results of said engineering and traffic investigation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. Upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation heretofore made as authorized by the provisions of Article 6701d, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, the Code of Ordinances, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, Chapter 25 "Traffic", Article 2, Section 25-23, subparagraphs (a) through (d), are hereby amended to read as follows, to -wit: "Section 25-23. Maximum limits generally. A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, it shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate a motor vehicle within the City of La Porte at a rate of speed greater that 30 miles per hour. B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, no person shall drive a motor vehicle on any street or highway in the City at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing, having regard to the actual and potential hazard when approaching or crossing an intersection or a railway grade crossing, when approaching or going around a curve, when approaching a hillcrest, when traveling upon a narrow or winding street or highway, or when a special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or street conditions. In any event, speeds shall be so controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle, or other conveyance on or entering the street, alleyway, or highway in compliance with legal requirements, and the duty of all persons, to use due care. C. The City Council finds, upon traffic and engineering studies, and having regard to all other elements and factors required by law, including, but not limited to,