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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The agency pointed out that the residential road, Rose Hollow Lane, has a speed limit of 30 mph. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 16 July 2026

But speed limits have also climbed since the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act was implemented, which mandated 55 mph national speed limits amid the 1970s energy crisis. — Alexa St. John, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Investigators believe McHargue was driving more than 100 miles per hour — more than double the speed limit — shortly before the crash. — Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 16 July 2026

Smith, who reunited with the New York Jets this year following one season with the Las Vegas Raiders, was pulled over by an officer from the Davie Police Department July 6 after being accused of traveling well over the speed limit in a 45 mph zone. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for speed limit

• delimit

Kids Definition

speed limit

noun

: the highest or lowest speed allowed by law in a certain area