Speeding
IC 9-21-5-2 — 30 in an urban district, 55 by default, 70 on rural interstates, and 15 in an alley
No one drives faster than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions, having regard to the hazards that exist, and speed is held down as needed to avoid a collision. Driving faster than is reasonable and prudent for the weather or road conditions is a Class C infraction, whatever the posted limit.
Who handles this in Indiana: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Indiana directory.
| Where | Maximum, unless a lower limit applies |
|---|---|
| WhereAn urban district | Maximum, unless a lower limit applies30 miles per hour |
| WhereAn alley | Maximum, unless a lower limit applies15 miles per hour |
| WhereA highway generally | Maximum, unless a lower limit applies55 miles per hour |
| WhereA divided highway of four or more lanes, not an interstate, outside an urbanized area of at least 50,000 | Maximum, unless a lower limit applies60 miles per hour |
| WhereAn interstate outside an urbanized area of at least 50,000 | Maximum, unless a lower limit applies70 miles per hour, and 65 for a vehicle other than a bus over 26,000 pounds |
| WhereInterstate Highway 465 | Maximum, unless a lower limit applies65 miles per hour |
Exceeding a maximum limit under the section is a Class C infraction.
Sources for this section (2)
- IC 9-21-5-1 — General restrictions; violation
- IC 9-21-5-2 — Maximum speed limits; violation
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Indiana attorney.