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.  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.

Authored by L. Page Graves