excessive speed

excessive speed
Motor vehicle: Speed in excess of the limit fixed by law or the rate which is reasonable and prudent under the circumstances. 8 Am J2d Auto §§ 717, 718. Vessel: A speed such as will not permit the vessel seasonably and effectually to avoid collision by slackening speed, or by stopping and reversing, within the distance at which an approaching vessel can be seen. Macham v New York (CC NY) 35 F 604, 609.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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