HomeMy Public PortalAbout2004_09_28_O010The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE:
PRESENTED September 28, 2004
ADOPTED September 28, 2004
AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE LEESBURG TOWN CODE TO
INCLUDE SECTION 10-134 INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR
SPEEDING ON NORTH KING STREET BETWEEN NORTH STREET
AND OAKCREST MANOR DRIVE
WHEREAS, residents in the 200 to 500 block of North King Street have expressed
concern regarding speeding on this section of road between North Street and Oakcrest Manor
Drive; and
WHEREAS, ninety-seven percent (97%) of the affected residents have signed a petition
in support of an increased penalty of $200.00 for speeding on North King Street between North
Street and Oakcrest Manor Drive; and
WHEREAS, the town's Traffic Engineering Division and the Leesburg Police
Department have documented speeding in this area; and
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Standing Residential Traffic Committee voted unanimously to
recommend the request for imposition of the additional $200.00 penalty for speeding on North
King Street; and
WHEREAS, Section 46.2-878.2 of the State Code allows local governing bodies to
impose a fine in addition to other penalties prescribed by law in certain residential districts; and
WHEREAS, Council desires to help enhance neighborhood quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney reviewed a vicinity map to determine the affected
residential zone; and
AN ORDINANCE:
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AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE LEESBURG TOWN CODE TO
INCLUDE SECTION 10-134 INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR
SPEEDING ON NORTH KING STREET BETWEEN NORTH STREET
AND OAKCREST MANOR DRIVE
WHEREAS, the Director of Engineering and Public Works recommends an increased
penalty of $200.00 for speeding on North King Street between North Street and Oakcrest Manor
Drive.
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. Sec. 10-134. Increase the penalty for speeding on North King Street
Pursuant to Section 46.2-878.2 of the Code of Virginia, any person
who operates a motor vehicle in excess of the maximum speed limit
established for the roadways listed below in residential neighborhoods, on
or after the effective date shall be guilty of a traffic infraction punishable
by a fine of two hundred dollars ($200.00), in addition to other penalties
provided by law.
1. North King Street (Business 15) from North Street to Oakcrest Manor
Drive.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effect upon its passage.
SECTION III. All prior ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are repealed.
PASSED this 28th day of September 2004.
Kristen C. Umstattd,~May'or (/
Town of Leesburg
ATTEST:
5~;k'of Couhcil
P: Ordinances04/Additional Penalty