Question for Florida Officers about Speed limit signs

[LCPLPunk]

Howdy all,

I have a quick question about some posted speed limit signs around my area of town. I have a road near my house that has been a one lane road for probably the past five years. Within the last year or so the county has been working on it to make it a two lane road, and it finally opened up for use a few months ago. The posted speed limit on the road was 35 and for just one lane it was definately a good speed. Now that the road is two lane the county is slowly, and I mean slowly, putting up signs for 45mph. I have seen a few of the 45 mph signs, but all of them except for one have been covered up so as to not be used yet. However, and this finally gets to my question, one of the 45 mph signs is clearly visible. It sits about 10 feet in front of one of the 35 mph signs, and I"m a little unsure what speed limit I need to be going.

Your help is appreciated!

[LeanG]

Well, either the 45 mph sign is visible to cause confusion to the motoring public and allow officers to boost revenue (unlikely) or it was uncovered in error by high winds or vandals. I would obey the 35 mph sign until all the 45 mph signs are completely unveiled. I, for one would take into account that the road is wider and, thus safer for a higher speed, as determined by D.O.T., but that's just me.

[LCPLPunk]

Thanks for the response. I think I may do 40 just to ensure my safety. I have been doing 35 for the past few weeks and everytime I get on that road I fear for my life. Most of the people are doing 45-50.

[VA Dutch]

If one sign says 45 and the other says 35, you can add them both together and just go 80....right?




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Yep, but that's how I roll.
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[LCPLPunk]

Don't we wish.