Originally Posted by
HawkOwl
Actually, too fast for conditions is seldom defined by a number. A person can be traveling at 1mph and still be considered to fast for conditions.
Well, yes, I just don't think 8mph is going to be to be the number that ends up defining it, even considering sidewalks.
What state are you in where the relative dangerousness of a vehicle is a factor in determining responsibility for a collision?
Keep in mind, I said civil only. Civil cases, especially with cyclists and pedestrians, tend to favor the more vulnerable road user.