City of Janesville v. McCartney

HARRIS, Justice.

We granted certiorari to review a district court ruling that nullified a city speeding ordinance and reversed two magistrate’s convictions under the ordinance. We agree that the ordinance should not have been nullified and hence sustain the writ.

Janesville ordinance 2.1-2.0411 established a speed limit of 35 miles per hour along a stretch of Iowa Highway 218 which extends within the corporate limits. Signs were posted which informed the motorists of the limit. Two motorists were arrested on separate charges after traversing the highway at speeds of 48 miles per hour and 52…