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Speed was reasonable and prudent (FL)

Legal basis

F.S. 316.183 prohibits speed greater than is reasonable and prudent. The state must prove unreasonableness given conditions.

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At the time alleged, road and weather conditions were {conditions}; traffic was {traffic}. My speed was {allegedSpeed} in a {postedLimit} zone. Under 316.183, a speed is unlawful only if unreasonable under the conditions, which is not established.

Violations this defense applies to

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