Driving

Speed limit

spiːd ˈlɪmɪt

noun

What does Speed limit mean?

The maximum legal speed.

Example sentence

"The speed limit drops to 25 near schools."

American usage tip

School zones are strictly enforced.

Related Driving words

Merge
To join moving traffic on a highway.
Permit
A learner's license before the full one.
Detour
An alternate route around a closed road.
Driver's license
The official permit to drive; also main US ID.
Gas station
Where you buy fuel.
Interstate
A federal highway crossing states.
Gridlock
Traffic so heavy nothing moves.
Tow
To haul away a vehicle.

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