What is the minimum speed limit on urban roads?
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In normal urban areas, the minimum speed limit is between 30 to 60 kilometers per hour, but it may vary in some cities. When driving in an unfamiliar city, drivers must slow down and pay attention to speed limit signs to avoid being caught by speed cameras for speeding. Speed classification for urban roads: Urban roads are divided into regular urban roads and urban expressways. Regular urban roads typically have speed limits ranging from 30-60 kilometers per hour, while expressways may have a maximum speed limit of 80 kilometers per hour. Drivers should always refer to the speed limit signs on the road for specific regulations. Road regulations: For roads without a center line, the speed limit for urban roads is 30 kilometers per hour. For roads with only one motor vehicle lane in the same direction, the speed limit for urban roads is 50 kilometers per hour. Roads with two lanes in the same direction have a maximum speed limit of 70 kilometers per hour, and closed motor vehicle lanes have a speed limit of 80 kilometers per hour.
I've been driving for over a decade, and it seems to me that urban roads rarely have clearly defined minimum speed limits, with more emphasis on maximum speed limits around 30km/h. Recently, I was driving very slowly in a congested downtown area when the car behind me honked aggressively. Upon inquiry, I learned that driving too slowly can disrupt traffic flow. Although there's no specific minimum speed, it's best to maintain the normal speed of traffic. Safety always comes first—driving too slowly actually increases the risk of rear-end collisions, especially in crowded areas where accidents are more likely. In short, paying attention to speed limit signs is key. Don't just focus on the minimum speed; keeping up with the flow of traffic is the most hassle-free approach.
