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120 Km/hr on Autobahnen / Autoroutes (Motorways). Sometimes less, where marked.
80 Km/hr on rural roads.
50 Km/hr in urban areas. Often 30 Km/hr on side roads in urban areas.
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Where do most speeding accidents occur?
Interstates and other main roads of the like which have the highest posted speed limits.
What are the speed limits on most roads in austria?
currently, standard speed limits are: 50 (city) 100 (freeways, two-way-traffic) 130 (highways, one-way-traffic) those limits are always valid, signs would tell you if other speed limits apply. in smaller streets in towns and cities, more and more "30 zones" are installed.
Should you use speed cameras?
Absolutely. Speed cameras act as a deterrent to most motorists. Speed limits are there for a reason - to keep everyone safe while using the roads. Anyone exceeding the speed limit should expect to be punished for it !
What was the speed limit in the 1920's?
Speed limits in the 1920s varied greatly depending on date and region. At the start of the decade, most roads were still unpaved and two wheel brake systems kept speed limits low, about 10 to 20 miles per hour in towns and built up residential areas. On the open road, speed limits averaged 20 to 30 miles per hour. By 1930, however, roads had improved significantly and automobiles were becoming more sophisticated. Typical speed limits in 1930 were 20 to 35 mph in cities and towns and 40 to 50 on the new concrete highways.
Do higher speed limits lead to more deaths?
not at all, Germany's autobahn and Italy's autostrada are fairly safe. The roads are designed slightly diffrent for the high speed driving allowed on these roads. The biggest reason speed limis are kept lower in areas is the roads are designed for a slower speed, fuel economy reasons and don't let the lawmakers fool you. Lower speed limits lead to a majority of the income generated by the law enforcement agencies. Also for the most part the cars that speed along the autobahn and the autostrada are built and designed for higher speeds. That means better crash protection, and a different drivetrain and suspension system.
What is the minimum speed to drive at a 70 mph?
In most countries, on most roads, there is no specified minimum speed.
When the posted speed limit is 70 MPH the minimum speed limit is MPH.?
In most countries, on most roads, there is no minimum.
What are the speed limits on most roads in Great Britain?
In Great Britain, the national speed limit which is in place unless otherwise signed is:70 miles per hour for dual carriageways and motorways60 miles per hour for single carriageways30 miles per hour for built up areasThere are different speed restrictions for goods vehicles, large vehicles and vehicles that are towing.
What was the speed limit in 1950-1960?
None, speed limits were set by the states conditional on road usage and reports by engineers as to the maximum safe limit of that roadway. Most roads in that time had no speed limit posted at all (believe it or not), the average of posted limits was 80 mph.
What speed were the interstates designed for?
Most interstate highways were designed for the posted speed limits on those interstates.
What is the speed limit on a gravel road?
Depends on who administers the road. If it's a private road, the speed limit will be whatever the owner of the road determines it to be. In most instances of gravel roads not being private roads, they'll typically be county roads, and the county will have the jurisdiction to determine the speed limit.
Difference between Britain's speed limit and the United States?
The speed limit in the UK and the US is indicated in miles per hour.There are no de-restricted public roads in the UK and the maximum speed limit in force is 70 mph (this excludes private property and motor racing circuits).Speed limits in the UK are indicated on circular signs with a red border. They are written in black text on a white background.The Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety (see related link) gives the following guidance on speed limits:20mph speed limit - used mainly in town centres, high streets, residential roads and near schools.30mph speed limit - used mainly in urban areas and villages and wherever you see street lights unless otherwise stated.40mph and 50mph limit - mainly used in non-built up areas and where the national speed limit is not appropriate.National speed limit - For most vehicles the national speed limit is 60mph on single carriageway roads and 70mph on dual carriageways and Motorways.Guidance on the speed limits for differing vehicles (i.e. coaches and HGVs or vehicles towing trailers) is given in the Highway Code (available online, see related links).In the US the speed limits are set by the differing states so are variable. According to Wikipedia, the lowest maximum speed limit is 55 mph in Hawaii and the highest is 80 mph speed limit on certain rural roads in Texas. See related link.The US FHWA (Federal Highways Administration) is currently developing a tool to help decide what speed limits are appropriate for differing roads and the surrounding environment. This may be useful in understanding how speed limits are chosen. See related link.In the US: Each state has its own standards for speed limits. Because of that, wide variation of the speed limits exists, even from city to city (as sometimes cities are left to set their own rules as well).Generally speaking however...25 MPH is generally what the posted limit is in narrow residential streets, or near schools. These zones are also sometimes set to lower numbers. Depending on what's nearby (deaf children, a hospital loading zone, etc) the limits can go down to 5 MPH.35 is the limit on most residential streets.55 is common among interstate highways within city limits.65 is common among interstate highways in suburban areas.75 is common among interstate highways in rural districts, with some having no limits posted or enforced at all.
