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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 Nevada, driving too fast for conditions, even if below the posted speed limit, can result in a ticket or citation. This is because Nevada law requires drivers to adjust their speed to what is reasonable and prudent under the given conditions, in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 484B.600. Factors that may necessitate a reduced speed include adverse weather (such as rain, snow, or ice), reduced visibility (like fog), poor road conditions (including uneven roads or gravel), construction zones, curves, intersections, and heavy traffic. Law enforcement officers have the discretion to determine if a driver is going too fast for the prevailing conditions, and failure to drive appropriately can lead to fines and points on the driver's license.

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