The Posted Speed Is Not Necessarily The Safe & Prudent Speed
It is striking to both see first-hand and then also hear a witness defensively testify that he was “driving the posted speed limit”, albeit in poor weather conditions, poor light (e.g., nighttime driving), or even around a curve on a road.
It is striking to both see first-hand and then also hear a witness defensively testify that he was “driving the posted speed limit”, albeit in poor weather conditions, poor light (e.g., nighttime driving) or even around a curve on a road. The basic speed law is one that governs speed for the conditions present; the posted speed limit is only for optimum conditions (the driving environment). Driving for conditions allows a motorist to maintain absolute control. Failure to drive for conditions can lead to tragic consequences. It is a simple rule that saves lives.
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