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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 Utah, as in many other states, drivers can indeed be cited for driving too fast for conditions, even if they are below the posted speed limit. Utah law requires motorists to consider the actual conditions of the road, weather, and visibility when determining a safe driving speed (Utah Code § 41-6a-601). This means that drivers must adjust their speed for a variety of factors including inclement weather like rain, snow, or ice, reduced visibility such as fog, road construction, traffic congestion, road surface conditions, and any other situation that would warrant a reduced speed to maintain safe travel. Failure to adjust speed to these conditions can result in a citation for speeding, even if the vehicle is traveling below the posted speed limit. The standard applied is what would be reasonable and prudent under the circumstances to ensure safety and prevent accidents.

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