California doesn't post a lower speed. I think most states have a provision similar to the one used here. It would be dangerous to post a specific reduced speed limit, as worsening weather might make it unsafe to travel at that speed.
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V C Section 22350 Basic Speed Law
Basic Speed Law
22350. No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.
Amended Ch. 252, Stats. 1963. Effective September 20, 1963.
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Robert Farley
LACMTA
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From: FHWA Freight Planning [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Cornett, David P (KYTC)
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 13:53
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Subject: Re: Inclement weather speed limit reductions
Kentucky does not reduce its speed limits for inclement weather and does
not issue chain requirements for freight trucks at any time.
David
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From: FHWA Freight Planning [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Dale A Tabat
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 4:28 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Inclement weather speed limit reductions
The Washington State DOT is interested in information on the following:
1) Are there any states that decrease the posted speed limit in the
event of
inclement weather (snow and ice in particular) and if so how is that
accomplished? Is the speed limit decrease applied to specific road
segments
only or can it be incorporated across a state's entire highway system?
Looking
for related information for all traffic in general and freight trucks in
particular.
2) Are there any urban areas that issue chain requirements for freight
trucks
during snow/ice conditions?
Thank you for any input.
Dale A Tabat
Truck Freight Program and Policy Manager
Washington State Departemnt of Transportation
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