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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 Colorado, drivers can indeed be cited for driving too fast for conditions, even if they are below the posted speed limit. This is because Colorado law requires drivers to adjust their speed to accommodate various road, weather, and traffic conditions to ensure safety. According to Colorado Revised Statutes Section 42-4-1101, drivers must consider factors such as wet or icy roads, reduced visibility due to fog, construction zones, curves, intersections, and heavy traffic. The statute emphasizes the importance of not only adhering to speed limits but also exercising due care by driving at a safe speed that corresponds with the current conditions. Law enforcement officers have the discretion to determine what constitutes a 'reasonable standard for safe driving' under the given circumstances, and failure to comply with this standard can result in a traffic citation.

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