If a driver is travelling at an inappropriate speed, are they always travelling above the maximum permitted speed or below the established minimum speed?

Correct answer

No, the speed may be inappropriate even if it is within the established limits.

The speed at which we travel can be inappropriate even if it is within the established limits. A driver is travelling at an inappropriate speed when they do not adapt their speed to the circumstances at the time, such as traffic conditions, the state of the road or weather conditions. Travelling at an inappropriate speed does not necessarily mean exceeding the maximum permitted speed or travelling below the established minimum speed. Even within these limits, the speed may be excessive or insufficient depending on the situation. For example, driving at the maximum permitted speed in conditions of poor visibility or on a slippery road may be dangerous and is considered an inappropriate speed.