Question

1. during extreme weather conditions, under which speed law could an officer cite you for driving 45 mph in a posted 45 mph zone?

a. maximum speed law
b. basic speed law
c. prima facie speed law
d. safest speed law

Explanation:

The Basic Speed Law (also known as the "reasonable and prudent" speed law) requires drivers to adjust their speed based on road and weather conditions, even if it means driving below the posted speed limit. In extreme weather, driving the posted 45 mph could be unsafe, so an officer could cite under the Basic Speed Law. The Maximum Speed Law is the posted limit (so 45 mph here would not violate it). "Prima Facie" and "Safest" are not standard speed law terms in this context (or misnamed here; the relevant one is Basic Speed Law).

Answer:

B. Basic Speed Law