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LITTLE MISTAKES, BIG TICKETS
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS THAT GET DRIVERS IN TROUBLE
“The sign up ahead says 55 mph. Why am I being pulled over?” It’s a common enough mistake. Many drivers jump the gun on accelerating to match the speed limit posted on an upcoming sign, only to wind up with a hefty traffic ticket. With this in mind, here are the details on this and other misconceptions that get even experienced drivers in trouble. WHEN SIGNS MATTER Speed limit signs must be posted at the place where the limit changes. That leaves no room for interpretation: You can’t speed up the moment you see the 55-mph sign. Until you pass it, you are still operating under whatever the last posted limit was. This
are bad enough, an officer may determine you are going faster than “is prudent” given the hazards on the road. For example, going 45 in a 55 might get you a speeding ticket if thick fog is obscuring the road. THE SPEED OF (YELLOW) LIGHT Last, but not least, drivers can find themselves on the wrong end of a traffic ticket if they misjudge the length of a yellow light. Many drivers don’t know the amount of time between lights is actually regulated by the state, with the duration determined by the speed limit. For example, in most situations in a 25-mph zone, the light should stay yellow for three seconds, but in most
rule also has an asymmetrical effect: While you can’t speed up to match an upcoming zone, you’ll have to slow down to match one that has a lower limit. The moment you pass a 35-mph sign while doing 45, you’re breaking the law. WHEN THEY DON’T As stringent as these rules are, there are situations when going even slightly under the posted speed limit could land you a ticket. When conditions
45-mph zones, it must stay yellow for 4.3 seconds statewide. Longtime drivers can internalize these subtle variations and wind up making a mistake if they misjudge the speed limit. In all these situations, awareness is your best friend. Follow the signs, adjust for conditions, and don’t take a chance on a stale yellow light. If you do wind up in trouble with the law, a skilled traffic attorney can help you understand your options going forward.
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