If I was driving on a road, and the highest speed posted that I could drive was 40 MPH, would it be okay if I drove 35 MPH on that road, without getting stopped by the police for driving too slow?
I live in the state of Michigan.
I live in Inkster, Michigan a suburb of Detroit, Michigan.
2007-09-15 11:54:50 · 8 answers · asked by Red Barn And Cornfield 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
think about it- what if you were stuck in dead stopped traffic. would you be driving exactly 40 mph?
2007-09-15 12:03:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most states consider 5-10 mph below the posted maximum speed a minimum speed so that traffic flows properly.If you want to drive below the posted maximum speed that's up to you but if you are on a road that has two or more lanes in each traffic direction then you should drive in the far right lane so that drivers that want to go the maximum speed or higher can use the other lane/lanes.However if you drive below the posted maximum speed on a road that only has one lane going the same direction expect to have people get angry and possibly you will run into a person that is having a bad day or is hot tempered then you might be a victim of road rage.
2007-09-15 12:11:58 · answer #2 · answered by hjbergel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some limited access roads have a minimum and maximum speed limit, typically 45 and 65, but no, the maximum is just that, the fastest you can drive on the road. If you are 5 under it would be perfectly okay to do that, and no you wouldn't be stopped by the police for driving too slowly. You might if it was 40 and you were doing 5...
2007-09-15 12:08:18 · answer #3 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am astonished your driving test manual didn't cover this, or that you didn't notice it. A speed limit is the top limit. If there is a minimum speed it will be posted.
I've only seen minimum speeds posted on typically high-speed roads like interstates. I've also known people who got tickets for "excessive speed for conditions" when they lost control of vehicles on icy roads, even when they were driving well below the "posted limit." Given that Michigan has more than its share of icy roads every winter, I hope you have lots of practice gaging what is a safe speed for the conditions in the next couple of months. Be safe.
2007-09-15 12:15:48 · answer #4 · answered by Arby 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most drivers exceed posted limits but
At all times drive only as fast as you are
comfortable with.
Let no-one tell you otherwise.
If you're within 5 MPH of the limit, it is unlikely
that you will be ticketed, and even more unlikely
that fighting such a ticket would be unsuccessful.
If you find you're 'leading a parade', it is
courtesy to pull over and let them pass.
2007-09-15 12:08:43 · answer #5 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unless 35 is too fast and not a safe speed.Just don't let a line of 5 or more vehicles back up behind you.
2007-09-15 12:06:08 · answer #6 · answered by FORD-MAN 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
drive it as fast as you can because speed dose not kill you the sudden impact when you hit something dose just remember if you think you are going to fast you are getting to old to drive ;;;;40 mph is to fast for you you better walk 150mph + is still to slow for me remember drive it like you stole it and its not illegal until you get caught
2007-09-15 14:22:04 · answer #7 · answered by scuba369me 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DMV OFFICE, THEY WILL BE ABLE TO ANSWER ANY AND ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS AND AT THE SAME TIME YOU WILL BE GETTING THE CORRECT ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION.
2007-09-19 01:43:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋