Which vehicles or road users are permitted to travel below the established minimum speed limits without being penalized?

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As a general rule, driving at an abnormally reduced speed (below the road's minimum) is prohibited because it hinders traffic and creates danger. However, there are logical and legal exceptions where no penalty is applied: Special Vehicles and Special Transport: Those which, due to their construction or the load they carry (Signal V-2), have an authorized maximum speed that is lower than the road's minimum. Traffic Circumstances: During traffic jams, congestion, or heavy saturation. Road Circumstances: Poor pavement conditions, dangerous curves, or adverse weather conditions (heavy rain, fog, ice). Vehicle Circumstances: Breakdowns forcing a speed reduction (always signaling and moving aside as soon as possible) or lack of power on steep uphill gradients. Therefore, a standard car cannot drive slowly 'in any situation,' only when justified by these specific causes.

Which vehicles or road users are permitted to travel below the established minimum speed limits without being penalized?

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