What does the 'Prima Facie' speed limit mean?
The absolute maximum speed under any conditions
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A presumed safe speed that can be rebutted if conditions require slower driving
The minimum speed on Texas highways
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A speed limit that only applies to commercial vehicles
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Texas uses prima facie speed limits — they are presumed safe but can be rebutted. You can be cited for driving at the posted limit if conditions make it unsafe, and you may be able to argue that exceeding the limit was safe in certain circumstances.
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