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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 Minnesota, driving too fast for conditions is considered a traffic violation, even if the driver is traveling below the posted speed limit. According to Minnesota Statutes, drivers are required to adjust their speed to the actual and potential hazards on the road. This means that in adverse conditions such as rain, snow, ice, fog, construction zones, curves, intersections, gravel roads, or heavy traffic, drivers must slow down to a speed that is safe for the given situation. Failure to do so can result in a citation for driving at an unsafe speed, as law enforcement officers have the discretion to determine what constitutes a reasonable standard for safe driving under the current conditions. The goal of this regulation is to ensure public safety by encouraging drivers to exercise caution and good judgment while on the road.

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