Questions and Answers
What is the maximum speed limit on highways in business or residence districts?
What is the minimum speed limit on highways that comprise a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways?
When must a driver reduce their speed?
What is the maximum speed limit a school bus can drive at?
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Under what conditions can a county or municipality set a maximum speed limit of 20 or 25 miles per hour?
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What is the basis for determining a reasonable speed?
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When is a driver required to drive at an appropriately reduced speed?
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What is the maximum speed limit at all other locations except business or residence districts?
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What is the primary consideration for determining a reasonable speed on a highway?
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Under what circumstances can a driver drive at a speed greater than the posted speed limit?
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What is the purpose of reducing speed when approaching and crossing an intersection or railway grade crossing?
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Can a school bus exceed the posted speed limit under any circumstances?
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What is the general rule for speed limits on highways in business or residence districts?
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Why must a driver reduce their speed when traveling upon a narrow or winding roadway?
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What is the minimum speed limit on highways that have not fewer than four lanes?
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When can a county or municipality set a maximum speed limit of 20 or 25 miles per hour?
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Study Notes
Unlawful Speed
- A driver must not operate a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than what is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions, having regard to actual and potential hazards.
- The speed must be controlled to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle, or object on or entering the highway, and to comply with legal requirements and the duty to use due care.
Maximum Speed Limits
- The maximum speed limit for all vehicles on all streets or highways is 30 miles per hour in business or residence districts.
- The maximum speed limit is 55 miles per hour at all other locations.
- A county or municipality can set a maximum speed limit of 20 or 25 miles per hour on local streets and highways in residence districts after an investigation.
Exceptions and Special Conditions
- The minimum speed limit on highways with at least four lanes that are part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways is 40 miles per hour, unless the posted speed limit is 70 miles per hour, in which case the minimum speed limit is 50 miles per hour.
- School buses cannot exceed posted speed limits at any time.
- Drivers must reduce speed when approaching and crossing intersections or railway grade crossings, going around curves, approaching hill crests, driving on narrow or winding roads, and when special hazards exist.
- Drivers must not drive at a slow speed that impedes or blocks normal traffic flow, unless necessary for safe operation or to comply with the law.
Penalties and Work Zones
- Violating this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation.
- Drivers must not exceed posted maximum speed limits in work zone areas.
Unlawful Speed
- A vehicle's speed on a highway must be reasonable and prudent considering the actual and potential hazards present.
- The driver must control their speed to avoid collisions with pedestrians, vehicles, or objects on or entering the highway.
- Maximum speed limits are:
- 30 miles per hour in business or residence districts
- 55 miles per hour at all other locations
- Exceptions to maximum speed limits:
- County or municipality may set a maximum speed limit of 20 or 25 miles per hour on local streets and highways in a residence district after an investigation
- Minimum speed limit on highways that comprise the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways is 40 miles per hour, except when the posted speed limit is 70 miles per hour, then the minimum speed limit is 50 miles per hour
- Additional speed restrictions:
- School buses must not exceed posted speed limits at any time
- Drivers must reduce speed when:
- Approaching and crossing an intersection or railway grade crossing
- Approaching and going around a curve
- Approaching a hill crest
- Traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway
- Special hazards exist due to pedestrians, other traffic, weather, or highway conditions
- Minimum speed requirements:
- No person shall drive a motor vehicle at a speed that impedes or blocks normal traffic movement, unless necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law
- Work zone areas:
- No driver shall exceed the posted maximum speed limit in a work zone area
- Penalties:
- A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318
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Test your knowledge of Florida traffic law regarding unlawful speed, including reasonable and prudent speeds, potential hazards, and the duty of care on highways and streets.
