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 Connecticut, as in many states, drivers can be cited for traveling at a speed that is unsafe for the current conditions, even if they are driving below the posted speed limit. This is known as 'driving too fast for conditions' and is covered under Connecticut General Statutes Section 14-218a. The law requires drivers to adjust their speed to account for factors such as weather conditions (rain, snow, or ice), visibility issues (fog), road surface (uneven roads, gravel), road construction, curves, intersections, and traffic congestion. The standard for determining whether a driver is going too fast for conditions is based on what would be considered reasonable and prudent under the circumstances. Police officers have the discretion to determine if a driver is not driving safely for the conditions and issue a ticket accordingly. The goal of this regulation is to ensure public safety by encouraging drivers to exercise caution and adjust their driving speed to match the conditions of the road.