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 Kansas, as in many states, it is possible to receive a ticket for driving too fast for conditions, even if you are driving at or below the posted speed limit. Kansas law requires drivers to adjust their speed to suit the conditions of the road, weather, and traffic. This means that in situations with adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice, or in scenarios with reduced visibility like fog, drivers are expected to drive at a speed that is safe for those specific conditions. The same applies to driving through construction zones, on uneven or gravel roads, around curves, at intersections, or in heavy traffic. The standard for what constitutes 'too fast for conditions' is based on what a reasonable person would consider safe under the circumstances. Failure to adhere to this standard can result in a citation for unsafe driving, which is supported by Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A.) and other relevant traffic regulations.