What are the speed limits for urban roads and highways with or without center lines?
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For motor vehicles on roads without center lines, the speed limit is no more than 30km/h on urban roads and no more than 40km/h on highways. For motor vehicles on roads with center lines, the speed limit is no more than 50km/h on urban roads and no more than 70km/h on highways. Below is the relevant introduction: Reasons for speed limits on roads without center lines: Primarily for driving safety, these roads often have non-motorized vehicles present, so high-speed driving is not allowed. Especially on village or rural roads, extra caution is needed as there may be pedestrians crossing or animals appearing on the road. Driving too fast may result in insufficient time to avoid, leading to other traffic accidents. Moreover, these roads are generally narrow, and accidents often result in more severe consequences. Reasons for vehicle speed limits: Excessive vehicle speed can easily cause traffic accidents.
Speaking of speed limits on urban roads, after driving for so many years, I've noticed that roads with center lines, like wide and spacious main roads, mostly have speed limits between 50 to 60 kilometers per hour, especially in dense traffic areas in the city center. As for small roads without center lines, the speed limit is usually below 30 kilometers per hour because the roads are narrow and crowded with pedestrians, such as some small alleys in old neighborhoods—speeding here can easily lead to collisions with pedestrians or bicycles. On highways, those with center lines like national highways and expressways have speed limits ranging from 70 to 90 kilometers per hour; rural roads without center lines cap at 50, or it becomes very dangerous. I usually rely on my phone's navigation for real-time alerts, and I slow down further during rainy days or at night—safety is the top priority. In short, road signs are key; don’t slack off and ignore them.
