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speed limit

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.



speed limit

noun

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of speed limit1

First recorded in 1890–95
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It’s a great spot to camp for anyone wanting to kayak or canoe, as the lake has a 10-mph speed limit for watercraft.

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The British-American national was recorded driving at nearly four times the speed limit in a village about 184km from the Romanian capital, Bucharest.

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A Godstone resident also called for speed limits in the village as there were concerns about rat runs and fears there could be "a serious accident".

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Welsh Labour has realised that some of its transport policies including the 20mph speed limit have been unpopular.

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Radimak was cited in January 2023 in Hawaii for driving without a valid driver’s license and speeding more than 30 mph over the speed limit.

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