<![CDATA[how to drive in snowy weather - Liberty Law Group]]> https://www.utahlibertylaw.com/blog/tags/how-to-drive-in-snowy-weather/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:56:46 GMT en-us <![CDATA[Bad Weather? Utah Law Says “Drive Below the Speed Limit” – Liberty Law]]> https://www.utahlibertylaw.com/blog/bad-weather-utah-law-says-drive-below-the-speed-limit/ https://www.utahlibertylaw.com/blog/bad-weather-utah-law-says-drive-below-the-speed-limit/ Wed, 07 May 2014 21:31:00 GMT Come rain, snow or sandstorm, Utahans have been hitting the roads—and hitting each other—this past week. It’s no surprise that car crashes increase with bad weather. If you’ve found yourself driving in these conditions, keep in mind the law may require you to drive under the posted speed limit. Utah law says: “A person may…

]]> Come rain, snow or sandstorm, Utahans have been hitting the roads—and hitting each other—this past week. It’s no surprise that car crashes increase with bad weather. If you’ve found yourself driving in these conditions, keep in mind the law may require you to drive under the posted speed limit.

Utah law says: “A person may not operate a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions…any speed in excess of the limits…is evidence that the speed is not reasonable or prudent and that it is unlawful.” These “existing conditions” can include dusty, snowy, wet or icy roads. If you are going at or above the speed limit in these conditions, and get in an accident (or are pulled over for speeding), you can get a ticket for “traveling too fast for conditions.”

Even if you are confident you can handle these conditions going in excess of the speed limit, a safe rule of thumb would be to drive at least 5 miles under the speed limit.

Car-Accident

]]> <![CDATA[Slippery Roads: How to Drive in Snowy Weather – Liberty Law]]> https://www.utahlibertylaw.com/blog/slippery-roads-how-to-drive-in-snowy-weather/ https://www.utahlibertylaw.com/blog/slippery-roads-how-to-drive-in-snowy-weather/ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:31:00 GMT Here’s how you can prevent winter car accidents: 1. If your vehicle skids: Skidding is caused when the rear wheels of your vehicle lose their grip and pass to the front. To correct any skid, let up on the gas and gently turn your wheels in the direction you want to go. Do not re-apply…

]]> Here’s how you can prevent winter car accidents:

1. If your vehicle skids: Skidding is caused when the rear wheels of your vehicle lose their grip and pass to the front. To correct any skid, let up on the gas and gently turn your wheels in the direction you want to go. Do not re-apply the gas until you are safely driving again.

2. Drive more slowly than the posted speed limit. Add extra distance between you and the car in front of you, so that you can brake comfortably if the car in front of you stops suddenly.

3. Anticipate turns and stops and approach them gently. Don’t apply the gas or the brake while turning. Your tires could lose traction, making you lose control of your vehicle.

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