if the posted speed limit sign is obstructed by trees, are there grounds to get out of a speeding ticket?

Answer 1

I don't know the specific law for that (as it may vary by state/local laws), but I do know someone who got a ticket for running a stop sign that was covered up by trees. He went to court and showed pictures to the judge, calmly explaining his position and the judge threw out the ticket.

So I'd take it to court with pictures of the obstructed sign and explain it to the judge in a calm and professional manner.

Answer 2

Probably not. When you took your driving test, the driver's handbook usually has a chapter which spell out the speed limits in a general sense (i.e. - 30 mph in residential areas; 20 mph in a school zone; 65 mph on the highway etc.. However, if this was a temporary construction area - and a temporary change in the speed limit - you may have a case with an obstructed speed sign. Good Luck.

Answer 3

Possibly, but it would only really apply if the speed limit was lower than it would be according to the general rules, i.e. 25 in residential areas, 35 on more major streets. If you don't know the speed limit you should drive a reasonable speed for the area.

Answer 4

Yep, just hurry up and go get a picture of the stop sign while the tree is obstructing it.

Answer 5

Absolutely!!! Take pics, talk about how responsible and law abiding you, how appalled that this obstruction caused you to in an unsafe position, and how irresponsible the road maintainance people are, but how much you you don't blame the police for doing their job. It works, I've done it

Answer 6

If you take pics of the sign being blocked at various distances from the sign and take it to court with with a witness u have a good chance of beating the ticket

Answer 7

Probably not. Depending on the type of road way, there are set limits for speed, such as in a neighborhood, in town, etc. You basically have to drive according to the type that you're on.

Answer 8

nope