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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The Ohio Department of Transportation was also urged to implement a statewide strategy for the use of variable speed limits, where traffic can be slowed in the event of congestion.
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Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Lower speed limits in the northbound lanes.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
The speed limit on Concordia Avenue is 25 mph.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Expect changes, Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may change, and workers, vehicles, or equipment may enter without warning.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
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Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Lower speed limits in the northbound lanes.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
The speed limit on Concordia Avenue is 25 mph.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Expect changes, Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may change, and workers, vehicles, or equipment may enter without warning.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for speed limit
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“Speed limit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speed%20limit. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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