Speed Limits
Transp. § 21-801.1 — 30 in a business district, 55 on a divided highway, 70 at most anywhere
| Where | Maximum unless posted otherwise |
|---|---|
| WhereEvery highway in a business district | Maximum unless posted otherwise30 mph |
| WhereAn undivided highway in a residential district | Maximum unless posted otherwise30 mph |
| WhereA divided highway in a residential district | Maximum unless posted otherwise35 mph |
| WhereAn undivided highway elsewhere | Maximum unless posted otherwise50 mph |
| WhereA divided highway elsewhere | Maximum unless posted otherwise55 mph |
These are maximum lawful speeds unless a special danger requires a lower one. A limit above 55 miles per hour may be set only on an interstate highway or an expressway, and no limit anywhere in the State may be set above 70 miles per hour.
Sources for this section (1)
- Md. Code, Transp. § 21-801.1 — Maximum speed limits
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Maryland attorney.