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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 Vermont, 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. Vermont law requires drivers to operate their vehicles at a reasonable and prudent speed considering the weather, visibility, traffic, road, and other prevailing conditions. This means that in adverse conditions such as rain, snow, ice, fog, construction zones, or heavy traffic, drivers are expected to adjust their speed to ensure safety. If a law enforcement officer determines that a driver is going too fast for the current conditions, they can issue a citation for violating Vermont's basic speed law, which is designed to promote safe driving based on the actual conditions at the time, regardless of the posted speed limit.

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