1. Speed Limits
- Reflect the maximum speed at which you can drive under the best possible conditions.

2. a. Highways & Interstates-65mph b. Urban Areas-35mph
Types of Speed Limits
1. Fixed Speed Limits- Maximum and minimum speeds that you can go on a particular road.
In PA
a. Highways & Interstates-65mph
b. Urban Areas-35mph
c. Residential- 25mph
d. School 15 mph

3. a. Hills, Curves, school zones
1. Advisory Speed Limit- Interrupt normal driving speed for a limited time.
a. Hills, Curves, school zones

4. 1. Day and Night- Lower speed limits at night (some states)

5. 1. Basic Law (all states)- It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent for existing conditions, regardless of posted limits.
Determined by:
i. Conditions of the road
ii. Traffic
iii. Weather
iv. Light
***Your ability to manage visibility,time and space determines what is a safe speed.