Minimum speed signs are designed to:
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Impede the reasonable movement of traffic.
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Reduce crashes caused by drivers driving too fast for conditions.
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Assure pedestrian safety.
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Keep traffic flowing smoothly.
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Explanation
You must drive at a speed that is safe and appropriate to the weather and traffic conditions. Do not drive at a speed that is less than the posted minimum speed limit, because doing so may impede the normal movement of traffic. Obey the posted minimum speed limit, except when weather or other conditions make it unsafe to do so.
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