In the UK the 'National' speed limit is 60 mph unless the road is restricted in which case the speed limit will be displayed on road signs, these are normally 50 mph, 40 mph, 30 mph or even 20 mph. Motorways and Dual Carriageways have a 'National' speed limit of 70 mph unless otherwise stated. Of course other countries will set there own speed limits which may differ from those of the UK.
No person may drive a vehicle upon a two-lane(one lane in each direction), undivided highway at a speed greater than 55 miles per hour unless that highway, or portion thereof, has been posted for a higher speed by the Department of Transportation or appropriate local agency upon the basis of an engineering and traffic survey.
Added section by JohnH:
That is not true for Texas. The default speed limit for rural highways (including two land roads) in Texas is 70 miles per hour. However, however there are thousands of miles of two lane roads in Texas that are posted at 75 miles per hour.
wrong.
The highest speed limit on the Interstates is 75 MPH.
55 mph
70 m.p.h. I can't quote the chapter and verse of the law, but I live in Georgia (U.S.A.) and 70 is the highest speed limit I see on our highways.
316.183 Unlawful speed.--(1) No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. In every event, speed shall be controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle, or other conveyance or object on or entering the highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care.(2) On all streets or highways, the maximum speed limits for all vehicles must be 30 miles per hour in business or residence districts, and 55 miles per hour at any time at all other locations. However, with respect to a residence district, a county or municipality may set a maximum speed limit of 20 or 25 miles per hour on local streets and highways after an investigation determines that such a limit is reasonable. It is not necessary to conduct a separate investigation for each residence district. The minimum speed limit on all highways that comprise a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways and have not fewer than four lanes is 40 miles per hour, except that when the posted speed limit is 70 miles per hour, the minimum speed limit is 50 miles per hour.(3) No school bus shall exceed the posted speed limits, not to exceed 55 miles per hour at any time.(4) The driver of every vehicle shall, consistent with the requirements of subsection (1), drive at an appropriately reduced speed when:(a) Approaching and crossing an intersection or railway grade crossing;(b) Approaching and going around a curve;(c) Approaching a hill crest;(d) Traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway; and(e) Any special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or highway conditions.(5) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law.(6) No driver of a vehicle shall exceed the posted maximum speed limit in a work zone area.(7) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.
No it's 55
70 mph
55mph
70 MPH on Interstate Highways.
70 MPH
wrong.
65 mph
The maximum speed would be only fifty five on all major highways because that is the legal speed limit.
The maximum speed would be only fifty five on all major highways because that is the legal speed limit.
The maximum speed limit in Florida is 55 mph, except where otherwise posted. Speed limits are 70 mph on some rural interstate highways.
70mph on some rural interstate highways
The maximum speed would be only fifty five on all major highways because that is the legal speed limit.