answersLogoWhite

0

It is never legal to go above the posted limit. Even when passing a vehicle. That's called an absolute speed law. Only emergency vehicles responding to an emergency may exceed the limit and then only when "reasonable".

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

It is legal to drive faster than the speed limit on the freeway?

The speed limit is the top speed that is legally allowed. If it is exceeded, you are breaking the law.


When the posted speed limit is 70 mph what is the max speed?

The posted speed limit is the max speed.


What is the speed limit for a motorcycle on a highway?

the posted speed limit


What speed limit is always the same as the posted speed limit?

826 limit


If the posted speed is not safe at that time can be cited for driving at the posted speed limit?

You can be ticketed for traveling at an unsafe speed regardless of the speed limit.


Whats the motorbike speed limit?

Whatever the posted speed limit is.


Is is acceptable to accelerate over legal speed limit to pass another vehicle?

Yes it is acceptable to momentarily accelerate over the speed limit tp get around a vehicle moving slower than the posted speed limit but you must return to the speed limit after passing.


When the yellow light on the school zone speed limit sign is flashing you do not have to observe the posted speed limit on this sign?

When it is flashing the speed posted is the limit


What is the same as the posted limit?

The maximum speed limit.


What is the speed limit in a school zone if not posted?

In most states, the speed limit in a school zone when not posted is typically 20 mph.


You may be cited for driving at the posted speed limit?

If the posted speed is not safe at that time


What is the speed limit when children are present?

In many locations that is the statutory speed. HOWEVER - the legal speed limit at that time and place is WHATEVER IS POSTED. Many school locations are posted with speed limits that are different from the 'usual' prevailing speed on that roadway.