Speed Limits
RCW 46.61.400 — 25 in town, 50 on county roads, 60 on state highways, unless posted
In Washington, no one may drive faster than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and the actual and potential hazards, and speed is always controlled as needed to avoid a collision.
| The road | The maximum, unless altered as the law allows |
|---|---|
| The roadCity and town streets | The maximum, unless altered as the law allowsTwenty-five miles per hour |
| The roadCounty roads | The maximum, unless altered as the law allowsFifty miles per hour |
| The roadState highways | The maximum, unless altered as the law allowsSixty miles per hour |
A driver slows appropriately approaching and crossing intersections and railway crossings, on curves and hill crests, on narrow or winding roads, and for pedestrians, traffic, weather or road conditions.
Sources for this section (1)
- RCW 46.61.400 — Speed; basic rule and maximum limits
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Washington attorney.