


While speed limits vary from state to state, there are general rules of thumb drivers should follow if they are on a road and unaware of the speed limit. What Are Common Speed Limits for Certain Roadways?

Speed limits allow law enforcement to provide sanctions for drivers who choose to ignore the limits and endanger those around them. Without speed limits, drivers would be traveling at different rates, which would greatly increase the chance of a collision. Speed limits are designed to enhance safety by reducing the risks created by drivers selecting the speed they wish to drive. Speed limit signs are placed along roads and highways to alert drivers to the maximum speed they are allowed to travel on that roadway.
