Speed Limits
Fla. Stat. 316.183 — reasonable and prudent, 30 in town, 55 elsewhere, 70 on limited access
In Florida, no one may drive faster than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and the actual and potential hazards, and speed is controlled as needed to avoid a collision. The posted number is a maximum, not a permission to drive it in any conditions.
| The road | The maximum the statutes set |
|---|---|
| The roadBusiness or residence districts | The maximum the statutes set30 miles per hour, or 20 or 25 where a city or county sets it after an investigation |
| The roadAll other places, unless otherwise set | The maximum the statutes set55 miles per hour |
| The roadLimited access highways | The maximum the statutes set70 miles per hour |
| The roadOther highways outside an urban area of 5,000 or more, with at least four lanes divided by a median | The maximum the statutes set65 miles per hour |
| The roadWithin a municipality | The maximum the statutes set30 miles per hour, unless a posted zone sets otherwise, up to 60 |
A speed zone that changes the default limit takes effect only once it is posted with clearly legible signs.
Sources for this section (3)
- Fla. Stat. 316.183 — Unlawful speed
- Fla. Stat. 316.187 — Establishment of state speed zones
- Fla. Stat. 316.189 — Establishment of municipal and county speed zones
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Florida attorney.