When should you expect more stringent adherence to speed limits?

Anticipating more stringent adherence to speed limits is particularly vital when construction work is underway and workers are present. This is because construction zones often present additional hazards such as workers on foot, heavy equipment, and altered road conditions. Speed limits in these areas are typically reduced to enhance safety for both the workers and the drivers passing through. Traffic laws are typically enforced more rigorously in such zones to protect the lives of those who may be exposed to vehicles operating at higher speeds, thereby reducing the risk of accidents.

In other scenarios, such as holidays, weekends, or during rush hour, while there are different levels of traffic congestion, the specific requirement for altering speed limits or enforcing stricter adherence like in construction zones isn't as pronounced. Instead, those situations might lead to more traffic but do not inherently change speed limit regulations or the degree of enforcement as significantly as a construction zone would.