Speed Limits
N.J.S.A. 39:4-98 — 25 in a business or residential district, and 50 in other places
| Where | Lawful on its face up to |
|---|---|
| WhereA school zone during recess, or when children are going to or leaving school | Lawful on its face up toTwenty-five miles per hour |
| WhereA business or residential district | Lawful on its face up toTwenty-five miles per hour |
| WhereA suburban business or residential district | Lawful on its face up toThirty-five miles per hour |
| WhereAll other locations, unless the higher highway limit law applies | Lawful on its face up toFifty miles per hour |
In New Jersey, the state or local authorities may set a different limit at a particular place after an engineering and traffic investigation, once signs are posted.
Sources for this section (1)
- N.J.S.A. 39:4-98 — Rates of speed
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed New Jersey attorney.