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Limites de velocidad
- 1/20The maximum legal speed limit on rural controlled-access highways in Arkansas is
Interstates in rural Arkansas allow up to 70 mph for passenger vehicles to promote efficient travel while maintaining roadway safety.
The speed limit for commercial vehicles on rural Arkansas highways is
Trucks have a 65 mph limit due to their size and braking needs, promoting safer operation on high-speed rural roads.
The default speed limit in urban districts of Arkansas is
Urban roads prioritize safety of pedestrians and denser traffic, so the default is a safer, slower 30 mph when no signs are posted.
Large trucks (1.5 tons+) on non-urban highways in Arkansas are limited to
Heavier trucks must follow lower speed limits due to rollover risk and limited maneuverability.
The maximum speed on urban controlled-access highways is
In Arkansas, this speed helps manage merging and congestion in high-traffic urban expressways.
Arkansas officials may change posted speed limits only after
Speed limit changes require traffic and engineering analysis to ensure safety and reasonable flow.
A prima facie speed limit is one that is
Drivers may challenge violations if they can prove their speed was safe given the conditions, despite exceeding a presumed safe limit.
The speed limit for vehicles with oversized loads is
Oversized loads need more control and room, so they’re limited to 55 mph across most Arkansas roads.
You must drive below the posted limit in Arkansas when
Weather, visibility, traffic, or road hazards can require lower speeds regardless of posted limits.
If a solid yellow line is beside a broken yellow line, passing is allowed by drivers on the
Only vehicles next to the broken line may pass, assuming the road ahead is clear and it is safe.
The speed limit in school zones during school hours in Arkansas is
Enforced during school hours or when children are present to protect young pedestrians.
The penalty for speeding in a school zone is usually
Arkansas applies double fines to emphasize the importance of child safety in school zones.
On unpaved or gravel county roads, the default speed limit is
Lower traction and rough surfaces make 35 mph the safer legal maximum in absence of signs.
Vehicles towing trailers in Arkansas are limited to a max speed of
Towing reduces stability and braking ability, so speed limits are lower to protect all road users.
When driving near a sharp curve, a driver should
Curves require more careful handling; slowing before entry prevents skidding or going off-road.
A yellow speed limit sign indicates
These advisory speeds are not legally enforceable, but are posted for driver safety based on road conditions.
The legal speed on two-lane rural highways (when unposted) is
Arkansas defaults to 55 mph for rural, non-interstate highways unless posted otherwise.
Driving more than 15 mph over the limit in Arkansas may result in a
Serious speeding violations 15mph ove) are criminal offenses that may lead to higher penalties than a normal citation.
If driving slower than the minimum posted speed on a multi-lane highway, you must
Staying right ensures faster traffic is not blocked and prevents unsafe passing.
The purpose of a posted minimum speed limit is to
Minimum speeds prevent slow drivers from obstructing or endangering faster-moving vehicles behind them.