People v. Johannsen

MR. PRESIDING JUSTICE BURMAN

delivered the opinion of the court.

The defendant, Delmar K. Johannsen, was charged with the offense of speeding in violation of section 49 of the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways. In a trial without a jury he was found guilty and assessed a fine of $50 from which judgment he appeals.

The report of proceedings discloses that the defendant was charged with driving his car at the rate of 55 miles per hour in a 35 miles per hour speed zone. A sign indicating that 35 miles per hour limit was posted facing the defendant as he traveled north on Wolf Road in the…