OMV Speed Limits and Speed Management 1

Question 1

What is the default speed limit in a residential district in Louisiana if no speed limit sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

Answer

In Louisiana, the default speed limit in a residential district is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.

Question 2

What is the typical posted speed limit in a school zone when children are present in Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

20 mph

Answer

Louisiana school zones typically have a 20 mph speed limit when children are present or when flashing lights are active.

Question 3

What is the default speed limit in a Louisiana business district if no speed limit sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

Answer

The default speed limit in a business district in Louisiana is 25 mph when no posted speed limit sign is present.

Question 4

On a rural two-lane highway in Louisiana with no posted speed limit, what is the maximum legal speed?

Accepted Answer

55 mph

Answer

The default speed limit on most rural highways in Louisiana where no limit is posted is 55 mph.

Question 5

When driving near a hospital, what speed limit typically applies in Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

20 mph

Answer

Hospital zones in Louisiana typically have a reduced speed limit of 20 mph to protect patients, staff, and pedestrians.

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