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Posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Jan 2 16:10:13 2011, in response to Re: passing at speed, posted by TransitChuckG on Sun Jan 2 15:57:20 2011. http://www.dudleypolice.com/Minimum%20speed.htmChief’s Corner By Chief Steven J. Wojnar Dudley Police Department The minimum speed of vehicles traveling on local roads has been brought to my attention recently by a few residents. They have noticed cars traveling at speeds of 10-15 miles per hour on West Main Street and were questioning if this was legal. The main concern was; is there a minimum speed requirement for vehicles traveling on the road? Speed limits are generally restricted to a maximum allowable speed. Certain factors, such as construction or weather, may cause this maximum limit to be lowered. However; even in these cases, only a maximum speed is focused upon for a violation. There are only certain areas where a minimum speed can be considered a violation. Some limited access highways, such as the Mass Turnpike, can post the road with maximum as well as minimum speeds, such as 65 and 45mph respectively. These are some of the rare cases which they apply, since the roads are usually reserved for travel at higher speeds and there are only certain points of entry or exit. Slower traffic is expected to utilize alternate routes. In most cases involving minimum speeds, there are very few occasions when this can be a violation. If the slower vehicle is not creating a hazardous situation and is obeying the other rules of the road, violations are very limited. People who wish to drive well below posted speeds should be aware of others on the road and allow other vehicles to pass safely. This will limit long lines and traffic problems as well as ease the anxieties some people may experience while following slower drivers. Once again, the Dudley Police Department, along with many other state and local agencies throughout the Commonwealth, will be participating in the “Click It or Ticket” and “You Drink, You Drive, You Lose” campaign sponsored through a grant from the Governors Highway Safety Bureau. There will be designated patrols on the roadways during the Labor Day season focusing on erratic or aggressive operators. Please be aware of these additional officers out on patrol and remember to buckle up and drive defensively. Thanks again for your questions and comments. Please send them to me at the Dudley Police Department 71 West Main St., Dudley, Ma. 01571 or email at swojna at dudleypolice.com. |
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