California Speeding Law
The speed limit on most California highways is 65 mph. On most streets it is 25 mph. Many exceptions exist, though. Always look for posted signs and take into account road and weather conditions.
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California's "Basic Speed Law"
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California's "Basic Speed Law" requires that drivers go no faster than is safe, given the current conditions. For example, in bad weather, when there is heavy traffic, when there are pedestrians or bicyclists on the road or when the road is slick, drivers may need to go significantly slower than the posted speed limit.
Highway Speed Limits
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Most California highways have a speed limit of 65 mph. Two-lane undivided highways have a limit of 55 mph. Some stretches of highway have a speed limit of 70 mph.
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Speed Limits Near Schools
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The speed limit is 25 mph for drivers who are within 500 to 1,000 feet of a school when children are outside or crossing the street. Some schools may post limits of 15 mph. If a school bus is stopped and is flashing red lights, drivers coming from either direction must stop and wait until the flashing red lights are turned off, unless the school bus is on the other side of a divided highway or a highway with at least two lanes in each direction.
Other Slow-Driving Situations
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The speed limit in residential and business districts is 25 mph, unless posted otherwise. The speed limit in blind intersections, alleys and near railroad and light-rail crossings with poor visibility and no gates, is 15 mph. The speed limit for passing buses, streetcars and trolleys is 10 mph.
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