What is the maximum speed limit on highways?
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On roads without speed limit signs or markings, the maximum speed is 40 km/h, while on highways with only one motor vehicle lane in the same direction, the limit is 70 km/h. There are mainly three types of speed limits on highways: 1. Sign-posted speed limits: These refer to speed limits clearly indicated by signs and markings on the road. These limits are usually determined by transportation authorities based on factors such as the road's design speed, function type, geometric alignment characteristics, traffic flow, and roadside environment. 2. Statutory speed limits: These apply to sections without direct speed limit signs, where drivers must adhere to the speed limits specified by relevant laws and regulations. On urban roads without speed limit signs or markings, the maximum speed should not exceed 70 km/h, while on rural roads, it should not exceed 60 km/h. 3. Special time and weather speed limits: When driving on ordinary roads in conditions such as fog, rain, snow, sandstorms, or hail with visibility less than 50 meters, or on icy or muddy roads, the speed limit is 30 km/h.