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

Snyder ruled that the identification law was more akin to speed limits on the highway, which apply equally to everyone, a decision the appellate court could reject.

From Los Angeles Times

Until very recently, the economy’s upper speed limit was generally seen to be around 1.8%.

From MarketWatch

These operate like conventional motorways but use overhead gantry signs and variable speed limits to regulate traffic flow.

From BBC

The council said that lower speed limits would result in fewer crashes and serious injuries, as well as provide a safer environment for children and older residents.

From BBC

As a result, some economists contend the U.S. can expand even faster in the next few years than what is now considered the upper speed limit.

From MarketWatch