Speed Limits

Default speed in Baltimore County alleys

Alleys in Baltimore County have a low 15 MPH limit to protect pedestrians and parked vehicles in narrow spaces.

Speed limit on undivided highways in business districts is

Business zones require slower speeds due to high pedestrian activity and frequent vehicle stops.

The speed limit in residential areas

Residential areas without divided lanes typically maintain a 30 MPH speed limit to ensure neighborhood safety.

Default speed limit on undivided residential roads is

Residential roads with physical medians or dividers may have slightly higher limits, capped at 35 MPH.

Rural undivided highway default speed

In rural or less populated zones, undivided highways have a standard limit of 50 MPH unless otherwise posted.

Default speed limit on divided highways outside residential zones is

Rural divided highways often permit faster travel, with a default speed limit of 55 MPH.

Maximum speed for non-interstate Maryland roads

While rare, some non-interstate highways in Maryland may allow speeds up to 70 MPH by law.

Maximum speed allowed on non-interstate roads in Maryland is

Maryland interstates may post limits up to 70 MPH, but only where conditions and signs permit.

Speeding 12 to 15 MPH over in work zone

Speeding even slightly over the limit in a work zone leads to a $60 civil penalty to discourage dangerous driving.

Penalty for exceeding work zone speed by 16–19 MPH

As speed increases in a work zone, so do penalties. This fine applies to moderate violations

If you exceed 30 to 39 MPH over the posted speed limit

Major violations in work zones carry high fines to protect road workers and reduce crash risk.

Speeding 40+ MPH in a work zone without workers present

Even without workers present, this extreme violation results in a maximum $500 fine.

Speeding 40+ MPH with workers present

Maryland doubles the penalty to $1,000 when workers are in the zone for their protection.

Speed limit in active school zones

While limits may vary, no school zone in Maryland may post a speed above 35 MPH.

Fines double in a school zone when

Maryland enforces double penalties during posted or flashing periods.

Default speed where no limit is posted

In the absence of a speed limit sign, Maryland uses a default limit of 55 MPH on standard roads.