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Speed Limits
- 1/17Maximum speed on rural interstates unless posted otherwise
Rural interstate highways typically have a 70 MPH limit unless signs say otherwise.
Default speed limit on non-rural interstate highways
Non-rural interstates follow a 55 MPH limit unless otherwise indicated.
Legal speed limit in school zones with active signs
Flashing signs in school zones mean speed must drop to 25 MPH.
Default speed limit in residential and business areas
Unless posted otherwise, residential and business areas are 25 MPH zones.
Default speed limit on unpaved roads
Unpaved roads in Virginia have a default speed limit of 35 MPH.
Default speed limit for roads not otherwise categorized
All other roads follow a general speed limit of 55 MPH.
Driving 20 MPH over the speed limit or over 85 MPH can result in
It is a misdemeanor offense with possible jail, fine, or license suspension.
Using radar detectors while driving in Virginia is
Radar detectors are not allowed in vehicles under Virginia law.
Speed limits must be reduced when conditions are poor
Driving at the posted limit in bad weather may still lead to a ticket.
Exceeding speed limit while passing another vehicle is
It is against the law to speed even while overtaking another vehicle.
When passing trash collection vehicles on 4-lane roads
If safe, move to another lane not next to the vehicle.
Passing trash collection on roads with fewer than 4 lanes
If lane change isn’t possible, reduce speed and keep distance.
Speed limit for low-speed vehicles is
These vehicles can be driven on roads with posted limits of 35 MPH or less.
Low-speed vehicles may be operated by
The driver must be licensed or under supervision with a learner’s permit.
Speed Photo Enforced signs in school zones indicate
Cameras are used to fine speeding drivers in some school zones.
Work zone speeding violations can result in a fine up to
Exceeding posted limits in work zones may lead to a $500 fine.
Using a handheld device in a work zone fine
Using a phone in a work zone is fined separately from speeding.