Cary R. Coleman v. State of Indiana

ALTICE, Judge.

Case Summary

[1] Cary R. 'Coleman appeals a judgment against him for the civil infraction of Speeding. 1 Coleman presents a number of issues, one of which we find dispositive; Did the trial court err in concluding that the altered speed limit established by-Lawrence County Ordinance 5-2-1 was, effective in the absence' of .signage giving motorists notice of the altered speed limit?

[2] We reverse.

Facts & Procedural History

[3] Pursuant to Ordinance 5-2-1, Lawrence County has altered the speed limit on Leesville Road from the statewide default of 55 miles per hour to 35 miles per…