What is the speed limit at an intersection without traffic signals?

[Florence]

At night, when motor vehicles pass through intersections without traffic signals or speed limit signs, the maximum speed shall not exceed 30 kilometers per hour. For tractors, electric vehicles, and wheeled special machinery vehicles, the speed shall not exceed 15 kilometers per hour. On roads without a centerline, the speed limit for urban roads is 30 kilometers per hour, and for highways, it is 40 kilometers per hour. On roads with only one motor vehicle lane in the same direction, the speed limit for urban roads is 50 kilometers per hour, and for highways, it is 70 kilometers per hour. When motor vehicles pass through sharp curves, slopes, arch bridges, pedestrian crossings, or intersections without traffic signal control at night, they should alternately use high and low beam lights to signal. According to Article 58 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," when motor vehicles are driven at night under conditions of no streetlights, poor lighting, or low visibility due to fog, rain, snow, dust, hail, etc., they should turn on headlights, position lights, and rear lights. However, when a following vehicle is driving close to the vehicle in front in the same direction, high beam lights should not be used. Motor vehicles should turn on fog lights and hazard warning flashers in foggy conditions. According to Article 59, when motor vehicles pass through sharp curves, slopes, arch bridges, pedestrian crossings, or intersections without traffic signal control at night, they should alternately use high and low beam lights to signal. When approaching sharp curves, the top of slopes, or other sections where visibility is affected, or when overtaking or encountering emergencies, motor vehicles should slow down and sound the horn to signal.

[LeStephanie]

I remember being confused about this when I first started driving. The specific speed limit at intersections without traffic signals depends on the road type: urban regular roads are limited to 30 km/h, and special locations like residential area entrances have even lower limits. The other day when passing through a village intersection, I reduced my speed to 25 km/h 50 meters in advance. The key isn't memorizing numbers, but maintaining a speed that allows you to stop at any moment. One evening, an electric scooter suddenly darted out, but fortunately I was only going 20 km/h and managed to swerve to avoid it. Experienced drivers know - in such places, it's better to be three minutes slower than to rush for one second, especially during rainy or foggy weather when 'ghost pedestrians' can appear out of nowhere.

[McAmelia]

Having driven a taxi for over a decade, I have the most say in this matter. At intersections without traffic lights, I fear two types of vehicles the most: those driving too fast and those changing lanes recklessly. National and provincial roads usually have a speed limit of 40 km/h, county roads 30 km/h, and at village intersections, it's essential to slow down to under 20 km/h. Last week, while carrying passengers through a factory district crossroads, I saw two cars collide because both were going at 40 km/h and couldn't brake in time. Now, when approaching such intersections, I ease off the accelerator in advance and keep my foot ready on the brake. I also make sure to check the rearview mirror multiple times, as some motorcycles tend to weave through traffic gaps. Remember, the safe speed is the one that keeps you alive when others are acting recklessly.

[DiConnor]

Driving instructors repeatedly emphasize: you must slow down at intersections without traffic lights. The speed limit is capped at 30 km/h on urban roads, and even lower in alleys and school zones. But in actual driving, it depends on the situation. On rainy days, I never exceed 25 km/h. Once, I witnessed a collision at an intersection where both drivers assumed the other would yield—even at 30 km/h, the impact was severe enough to deploy all airbags. My advice: when your car's front just edges out, pause for half a second to scan. Only proceed after confirming no vehicles are within 100 meters on either side. That brief pause can be lifesaving—far more effective than memorizing speed limits.