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The speed limit is exactly that - the speed limit. While a reasonable excess of speed might be overlooked when overtaking another vehicle, there is no guarantee. You can be pulled over and cited for speeding, still.

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Is it legal to exceed the speed limit while passing another vehicle?

No. Even when passing, you're still bound by the speed limit of that road.


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No. You're still bound by the speed limit.


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Can you exceed the speed limit by 5 mph when passing another vehicle?

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Is it ever legal to exceed the speed limit?

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When passing another vehicle you are allowed to exceed speed limit by?

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When passing another vehicle are you allowed to exceed the speed limit?

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When passing another vehicle you are allowed to exceed the speed limit by?

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When passing another vehicle you are allowed to exceed the speed by?

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Can you exceed the speed limit only when passing a vehicle on a two lane way?

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When attempting to pass another car safely should you always exceed the posted limit?

False!