California has a Basic Speed Law, which means that:
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Drivers may never drive faster than is safe for the current road and weather conditions.
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Drivers must always drive the standard (basic) speed limit.
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Weather and road conditions should never affect the speed at which you drive.
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Explanation
A speed limit is the maximum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions. California’s “Basic Speed Law” means that, regardless of the posted speed limit, drivers may never drive faster than is safe for the current road and weather conditions.
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