speed limit

American  

noun

1. the maximum speed at which a vehicle is legally permitted to travel, as within a specific area, on a certain road, or under given conditions.

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speed limit British  

noun

1. the maximum permitted speed at which a vehicle may travel on certain roads

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Etymology

Origin of speed limit

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

"Mr Garnacho accepts that he committed the offence of exceeding the speed limit and has pleaded guilty to the offence," his lawyers at JMW Solicitors wrote.

From BBC

With energy prices still high due to the conflict in the Gulf, governments around the world are being urged to reduce driving speed limits and encourage more working from home.

From BBC

The new plan sets out 43 actions to reduce risks on the roads, including using AI to detect dangerous drivers, more 20mph speed limits and 1,000 new pedestrian crossings.

From BBC

The infractions occurred on Interstate 71 in Medina County, where the speed limit is 70 mph, and he paid fines of $267 and $287.

From Los Angeles Times

SYDNEY—Australia’s economy grew strongly in the final quarter of last year at a pace that’s considered by most economists to be well above its natural speed limit, stoking the case for higher interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal