Which violation would be charged for exceeding the posted speed limit?

Which violation would be charged for exceeding the posted speed limit?

• A. Speed not reasonable/prudent
• B. Unsafe start
• C. Speed over state limit
• D. Insufficient notice of turn signal (less than 100ft)

Answer: (C)

Exceeding the posted speed limit is a speeding violation. In New York, the posted limit is the maximum legal speed for that road, so driving faster than it breaches the law and results in a speeding charge. The other options point to different offenses: driving at a speed not reasonable or prudent for conditions can apply even if you’re within the posted limit, starting the vehicle unsafely is about how you start moving, and not giving proper signal distance relates to signaling before turns or lane changes. For simply going faster than the posted limit, the correct charge is speeding over the posted limit.

Exceeding the posted speed limit is a speeding violation. In New York, the posted limit is the maximum legal speed for that road, so driving faster than it breaches the law and results in a speeding charge. The other options point to different offenses: driving at a speed not reasonable or prudent for conditions can apply even if you’re within the posted limit, starting the vehicle unsafely is about how you start moving, and not giving proper signal distance relates to signaling before turns or lane changes. For simply going faster than the posted limit, the correct charge is speeding over the posted limit.