Is there a minimum speed limit in Colorado?

Colorado Springs speed laws can be quite confusing. We had taken a look at some of the speed limit laws last week and seen that there are many exemptions and special cases that you need to be aware of. Also, the speed limits depend on the type of road and the type of vehicle as well. Many people are confused however about whether or not there is a minimum speed limit in Colorado and if so, what that limit is.

Additionally, there are many times when one needs to drive at a lower speed. The Colorado Revised Statutes have taken this into consideration and crafted a set of rules that must be followed under such circumstances.

If you're in an accident that may have been caused by proceeding at a lower speed than what is allowed, be sure to contact a Colorado Springs personal injury attorney who will help you out in these matters.

Let's take a look at the details of the minimum speed limits in Colorado.

Basics of minimum speed limits

The primary rationale for minimum speed limits is to prevent the obstruction of traffic. Since this is a highly subjective consideration, the choice is left to the local authorities or the DoT to declare these limits depending on the specific area over which they have jurisdiction. Once they are declared, it's a class A traffic infraction to violate these limits - except of course when it's otherwise required by law or when it's unsafe to go any faster.

But the law also recognizes that even a conscientious person may have many reasons to slow down and has created guidelines regarding the course of action. Basically the rules boil down to a single imperative - drive as much to the right as possible until no more traffic is impeded by your slow speed. Another option is for the driver to pull up whenever he or she can until the traffic behind has passed by.

In some places, special lanes may be provided for traffic going uphill. Or there might be roadside turnouts. In either case, drivers going at a lower speed are obliged to use them to prevent any obstruction of traffic flow.

Contact your Colorado Springs Personal Injury attorney

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