Certain speed limits are established by California law and include the 25 MPH speed limit in designated business and residential districts meeting specific criteria, and the 25 MPH limit in school zones when children are present. Local jurisdictions have authority to establish reduced speed limits on the basis of engineering and traffic surveys. Speed limits are normally set at 5 mph under the speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving.
In residential neighborhoods, 25 MPH speed limit signs may be installed without an engineering and traffic survey only if the street meets specific conditions. Due to the number of residential roadways in the City, the limited number of police officers available for speed enforcement, the City only considers installation of 25 mph signs in residential districts under very specific situations.
If you have concerns regarding the enforcement of speed limits please contact the Atascadero Police Department at (805) 461-5051.
If you have further questions regarding the establishment of speed limits or a missing or needed speed limit sign, please contact Public Works Administration & Engineering at 805-470-3456 or publicworks@atascadero.org.