Under Which Circumstances Should You Reduce Your Driving Speed?
July 26th, 2010
You may be required to reduce your speed in many driving situations. It is important to remember that increasing speed decreases your field of vision and puts you at greater risk of being involved in a crash. You must slow down when you approach or pass a stopped emergency vehicle with its emergency lights flashing. A surcharge of not less than $25 is added to the speeding fine if you violate this law.
Slow down for a flag person, pedestrians, barricades, and flares or reflectors on the road. Slower speeds are necessary when you travel on a narrow or winding road or approach a curve, hilltop, or railroad crossing. Bad weather and poor road conditions are other situations when you need to slow down. Contact your local Crow Wing County traffic attorney for legal advice.
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