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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 Hawaii, the law recognizes that driving at or below the posted speed limit can still be unsafe under certain conditions. Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 291C-102 states that no person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent and having regard to the actual and potential hazards and conditions. This means that drivers must adjust their speed for adverse weather conditions, road construction, heavy traffic, and other situations that could affect safe driving. Failure to do so can result in a citation for driving too fast for conditions, even if the vehicle is traveling below the posted speed limit. The statute requires drivers to consider factors such as visibility, weather, traffic, and the condition of the road to determine the safest speed. Law enforcement officers have the discretion to determine if a driver is going too fast for the conditions and issue tickets accordingly.

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