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Even if you are driving under the posted speed limit, you may be given a ticket or citation for driving too fast for the conditions. Driving too fast for conditions is defined as traveling at a speed that is greater than a reasonable standard for safe driving.

Examples of conditions where drivers may find themselves driving too fast include wet roadways (rain, snow, or ice); reduced visibility (fog); uneven roads; construction zones; curves; intersections; gravel roads; and heavy traffic.

In Arkansas, as in many states, it is possible to receive a ticket for driving too fast for conditions, even if you are driving below the posted speed limit. Arkansas law requires drivers to operate their vehicles at a safe speed that is appropriate for the existing conditions. This means that drivers must take into account factors such as weather conditions (rain, snow, or ice), visibility (fog), road quality (uneven roads, construction zones), road layout (curves, intersections), road surface (gravel roads), and traffic density. If a law enforcement officer determines that a driver is going too fast given the specific conditions at the time, the driver can be cited for violating the basic speed rule or a similar statute that mandates driving at a safe speed. The goal of this regulation is to ensure that all drivers adjust their speed to prevent accidents and ensure safety on the roads.

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