speed limit
noun
: the maximum or minimum speed permitted by law in a given area under specified circumstances
Examples of speed limit in a Sentence
The speed limit here is 55 mph.
She got a ticket for breaking the speed limit.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
State law sets universal guidelines about both electric scooters and e-bikes, but local ordinances dictate specifics, like sidewalk legality and speed limits.
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—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2025
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
State law sets universal guidelines about both electric scooters and e-bikes, but local ordinances dictate specifics, like sidewalk legality and speed limits.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 22 Nov. 2025
January 2025 incident bedroom damage Eddie Avila The speed limit on the busy stretch of Travis Boulevard is 35 miles per hour, but Avila says cars move through much faster on average.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Abiding by speed limits and traffic laws can help keep Ohioans safe and reduce the likelihood of paying higher insurance premiums.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Speed limit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speed%20limit. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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