Minimum speed 45: Why is a minimum speed sign like this one posted?

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Why

A minimum speed sign, such as the MINIMUM SPEED 40 sign shown, sets the lowest speed allowed on that road when conditions are normal. A vehicle crawling far below the pace of traffic makes others brake hard or swerve around it, creating a hazard much like speeding does.

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Topic: Regulatory signs   License: Car permit

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• Sign Shapes, Colors and Rules

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