When does a speed limit start applying???

Question

I was acceleating slowly to 55 mph from 40 mph because the sign was hundred feet in front of me. I saw the cop, but I didn't think I was doing anything wrong. I go a ticket for going in 50 in a 40 zone. The cop said that I could not accelerate until after the sign! Every where I read say to obey the "posted" speed limit. it was posted! Is this true? I live in michigan

Answer 1

Yes unfortiantly its true.

Answer 2

yeah the limit doesn't apply until you actually pass it... i got the same thing 40 in a 25... pulled over 100 ft from sign

Answer 3

I think that will be totally up to the cop, because it can go the other way as well. When comming up to a school zone you would get a ticket if you weren't down to 15 before the sign, and you would get a ticket if you were climbing back up to 45 before exiting the school zone. In other words, if a cop is in a bad mood, you'll get a ticket on that matter whatever you do, so use your best judgment.

Answer 4

you can not speed up untill you pass the sign

Answer 5

He's right, He's kinda of an anal jerk for doing it but he is legally right.