Speed  Speed may not always, in itself, be the primary cause of traffic crashes.  Speed all too often is the factor that turns a minor mishap into a fatal accident  The greatest danger of excessive speed lies in the increased severity rather than the frequency of collisions.

Alabama Basic Speed Law  This law provides that you must never drive a vehicle at a speed that is faster than reasonable under existing conditions.  What might be a reasonable speed at one time may not be reasonable at another time because of conditions.

The basic speed law is set for speed limits for normal driving conditions.

Things To Consider When Deciding On Your Speed  Road Conditions: Paved, Gravel, Dirt, etc. Ice, Snow, Rain, etc.  Vehicle Conditions: Tires Old versus New Size  Your Condition: Fatigue, Anger, etc. Eye Sight

Speed limits are posted on regulatory signs. Statutory limits apply unless you see a regulatory sign expressing the set speed limit. These statutory limits are as follows:

30 M.P.H. in an urban district.

35 M.P.H. on an unpaved road.

45 M.P.H. on a county paved road.

55 M.P.H. in other locations.

65 M.P.H. where posted.

70 M.P.H. posted on interstate.

Minimum speed limits may also be set on some road ways.

Reckless Driving

 26 mph or higher over the posted speed is considered reckless driving.  You may be arrested at the scene.  6 pts against your driver license for every ticket. Reckless Driving

Remember to drive the speed limit or this could be you!