Understanding Speed Limits Across the USA: Not Just a Number!

You’ve been Googling about speed limits, and boy, did you ask some questions! Let’s dive in and clear things up with a bit of humor and some real answers.

So, what’s the USA speed limit?
Ah, using 'speed limit' like there’s only one! But honestly, it’s a bit more complicated than that. Different roads have different limits—just like ovens have different temperatures. It ranges from 70 mph (113 km/h) on the West Coast and the inland eastern states to 75–80 mph (121–129 km/h) in inland western states. So, asking about a singular USA speed limit? Not gonna cut it!

Is the speed limit just a suggestion?
Sure, in the same way that “don’t drop your phone in the toilet” is a suggestion. You can ignore it, but you’re probably not going to like what happens next.

Do speed limits apply to cyclists?
Good question! And the answer is no, speed limits don’t apply to cyclists. Not easy to hit 30 mph on a regular bike unless you’re basically a Tour de France superstar. And no, you can't just slap a license plate on a horse or a non-electric scooter either.

What’s the speed limit on this road?
Checking the speed limit while driving, are we? Maybe put the phone down and we’ll talk later!

Will the speed limit ever go up?
In Britain? Not likely. Even though cars are way safer than they were back in 1965 when the 70 mph motorway limit was set, no politician’s stepping up to bump it to 80. Seems like they’d rather not touch that with a ten-foot pole.

Can speed limit signs take pictures?
Hold up—do you mean those big metal signs with numbers? Nope, they’re not snapping photos of you. They’re just signs. Your cat being bugged by the FBI and your toothpaste spying on you? Now, those are stories for another day.