Speed Limits
29-A M.R.S. § 2074 — 15 in a school zone, 25 in town, 45 elsewhere unless posted; 30 over is a crime
Every driver keeps to a careful and prudent speed, no greater than is reasonable for the traffic, the surface, the width of the way and the other conditions. Where nothing lower is required, these are the maximum speeds.
Who handles this in Maine: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Maine directory.
| Where | Limit |
|---|---|
| WhereA school zone at recess, when children are coming or going, or when the signs are flashing | Limit15 miles per hour |
| WhereWithin 50 feet of and through an intersection where the view is obstructed | Limit15 miles per hour |
| WhereA business or residential district or built up area, unless posted | Limit25 miles per hour |
| WhereEvery other public way, unless posted | Limit45 miles per hour |
Driving 30 miles per hour or more over the maximum is a Class E crime. Speeding in a school zone carries twice the usual fine for the same speed. Going under 30 over on the Maine Turnpike or an interstate is a traffic infraction with a fine of at least $50.
Passing through an emergency zone, where a stationary ambulance, fire, hazardous material or police vehicle has its emergency lights on, calls for a careful and prudent speed; a violation is a traffic infraction with a fine of at least $250.
Sources for this section (1)
- 29-A M.R.S. § 2074 — Rates of speed
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Maine attorney.