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§47-11-807.


§47-11-807.
   
   (a) In every charge of violation of any speed regulation in this
   article, the complaint, also the summons or notice to appear, shall
   specify the speed at which the defendant is alleged to have driven,
   also the maximum speed applicable within the district or at the
   location.
   
   (b) The provision of this article declaring maximum speed limitations
   shall not be construed to relieve the plaintiff in any action from the
   burden of proving negligence on the part of the defendant as the
   proximate cause of an accident.
   
   (c) Every person convicted of violating any Provision of Article VIII,
   Sections 11-801 to 11-807 inclusive, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
   and upon conviction shall be fined in a sum of not less than Ten
   Dollars ($10.00) and not more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00), or
   shall be sentenced to serve a term of not less than five (5) days nor
   more than thirty (30) days in jail, or by both such fine and
   imprisonment.
   

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