White v. City of Philadelphia

DISSENTING OPINION.

We have for ordinary travel no speed limits in this state whose violation, per se, constitutes a crime. Sections 8060 and 8179 fix limits, under special circumstances, not here involved. Section 8176 prescribes the only general requirement. It is as follows: "No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing." Section 8275 makes it a misdemeanor to violate the above provision. Therefore, the misdemeanor is driving at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent. Section 8176 goes on thereafter…