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Which state does this defense apply in?

This defense is specifically calibrated to California law.

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Speed was reasonable for conditions (CA)

Legal basis

VC 22350 requires speed to be unreasonable or imprudent; the People bear the burden on reasonableness.

How our AI uses this defense

When your case facts fit this theory, our AI adapts the template below to your specific citation, courthouse, and evidence. Every field is filled in from your actual ticket — citation number, violation code, courthouse, and officer details.

At the time and place alleged, road conditions were {conditions}. Traffic was {traffic}. The posted limit was {postedLimit} and my alleged speed was {allegedSpeed}. Under VC 22350 a speed is unlawful only when unreasonable for actual conditions. The People have not demonstrated unreasonableness.

Violations this defense applies to

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