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2290 The virtue of temperance disposes us to avoid every kind of excess: the abuse of food, alcohol, tobacco, or medicine. Those incur grave guilt who, by drunkenness or a love of speed, endanger their own and others' safety on the road, at sea, or in the air.
http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/2290.htm
My question is mainly about the second sentence in this paragraph. Does this mean that one should never exceed the speed limit while driving? Or does this simply mean that if you endanger your own safety or others' safety by speeding you incur grave guilt (which I am thinking means you incur a grave or mortal sin on yourself)? Sorry, this has confused me for quite some time and I would love to know the answer.