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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 Wyoming, as in many other states, it is possible to receive a citation for driving too fast for conditions, even if you are driving at or below the posted speed limit. This is because the posted speed limit is not always the safest speed under certain conditions. Wyoming state statutes require drivers to operate their vehicles at a safe speed that is appropriate for the current conditions of the roadway. Conditions that may require a reduced speed include inclement weather such as rain, snow, or ice, which can lead to wet or slippery roads; reduced visibility due to fog; uneven road surfaces; areas with ongoing construction; sharp curves; busy intersections; gravel roads; and heavy traffic. The law expects drivers to exercise judgment and reduce their speed to a level that is reasonable for the safety of themselves and others, considering the actual and potential hazards then existing.

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