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333.04 TRAFFIC CODE 54 ~. erected giving notice of the authorized speed, but Council shall not modify or alter the ',~~' basic rule set forth in subsection (a) hereof or in any event authorize by ordinance a speed in excess of fifty miles per hour. Alteration of prima-facie limits on State routes by Council shall not be effective until the alteration has been approved by the Director. The Director may withdraw his approval of any altered prima-facie speed limits whenever in his opinion any altered prima-facie speed becomes unreasonable, and upon such withdrawal, the altered prima-facie speed shall become ineffective and the signs relating thereto shall be immediately removed by the Municipality. (ORC 4511.21) (k) Whenever, in accordance with Ohio R.C. 4511.21 or this section, the speed limitations as established herein have been altered, either higher or lower, and the appropriate signs giving notice have been erected as required, operators of motor vehicles shall be governed by the speed limitations set forth on such signs. It is prima- facie unlawful for any person to exceed the speed limits posted upon such signs. 333.04 SLOW SPEED; POSTED MINIMUM SPEEDS. (a) No person shall operate a vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or to comply with law. (b) Whenever, in accordance with Ohio R, C. 4511.22(B), the minimum speed limit of acontrolled-access highway, expressway or freeway has been declared and the appropriate signs giving notice have been erected as required., operators of motor vehicles shall be governed by the speed limitations set forth on such signs.. No person shall operate a motor vehicle below the speed' limits posted upon such signs except' when necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law. (ORC 4511.22) 333.05 SPEED LIMITATIONS OVER BRIDGES. (a) Nb person shall operate a vehicle over any bridge or other elevated structure constituting a part of a street at a speed which is greater than the maximum speed that can be maintained with safety to such bridge or structure, when such structure is posted with authorized signs stating such maximum speed. Such signs shall be erected and maintained at a distance of at least 100 feet before each end of such structure. (b) Upon the trial of any person charged with a violation of this section, proof of the determination of the maximum speed and the existence of such signs shall constitute prima-facie evidence of the maximum speed which can be maintained with safety to such bridge or structure. (ORC 4511.23) 333.06 SPEED EXCEPTIONS FOR EMERGENCY OR SAFETY VEHICLES. The prima-facie speed limitations set forth in Section 333.03 do not apply to emergency vehicles or public safety vehicles when they are responding to emergency calls and are equipped with and displaying at least one flashing, rotating or oscillating light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of 500 feet to the ~~ front of the vehicle and when the drivers thereof sound audible signals by bell, siren or exhaust whistle. This section does not relieve the driver of an emergency vehicle or public safety vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the street or highway. (ORC 4511.24) 1988 Replacement