Note to readers: The News-Press and Naples Daily News are producing a series of stories about traffic in Southwest Florida. We are calling our special coverage “Traffic Week” and the series of stories, photos and videos, includes these important public service reminders when it comes to the rules of the road.
What are the standard Florida speed limit laws?
According to the website floridacarlaws.com:
- 20 mph: school zones
- 30 mph: urban district or street
- 55 mph: all roads and highways unless otherwise posted
- 60 mph: two-lane sections of highways and freeways
- 70 mph: freeways, interstate highways, and other roads if posted
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Note: This overview of Florida speed limits is based on general state laws. Every municipality, county, town or specific road can have different regulations and restrictions. This means you must always keep an eye on traffic signs with posted speed limits which supersede these standard state laws.