Speed Limits
21 Del. C. § 4169 — 25 in a business district, 50 on a 2 lane road, 55 on 4 lanes, and a fine that grows by the mile
| Where | Limit, unless posted otherwise |
|---|---|
| WhereA business district | Limit, unless posted otherwise25 miles per hour |
| WhereA residence district | Limit, unless posted otherwise20 or 25 miles per hour |
| WhereA school zone with posted signs, when they say | Limit, unless posted otherwise20 miles per hour |
| WhereA 2 lane roadway | Limit, unless posted otherwise50 miles per hour |
| WhereA 4 lane or divided roadway | Limit, unless posted otherwise55 miles per hour |
The base fine is $20, and $25 for another offense within 24 months. On top of it, each mile over the limit adds:
| Over the limit | First offense | Subsequent |
|---|---|---|
| Over the limitMore than 5 and less than 16 miles per hour | First offense$1.00 a mile | Subsequent$2.00 a mile |
| Over the limitMore than 15 and less than 20 | First offense$2.00 a mile | Subsequent$3.00 a mile |
| Over the limitMore than 19 | First offense$3.00 a mile | Subsequent$4.00 a mile |
Below any limit, speed still has to be reasonable and prudent for the conditions, slower at intersections, curves, hill crests, narrow roads, and in bad weather or near pedestrians.
Court costs and assessments are added to the fine. A particular ticket is a question for a licensed Delaware attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- 21 Del. C. § 4169 — Specific speed limits; penalty
- 21 Del. C. § 4168 — General speed restrictions
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Delaware attorney.