What is the speed limit for secondary roads in kilometers?
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Secondary roads have a standard speed limit of 40km/h-80km/h. Secondary roads are a type of road classification, ranking below primary roads and above tertiary roads, and are widely used in actual road construction. Their main function is to connect specific administrative centers, transportation hubs, commercial areas, residential communities, industrial zones, or tourist attractions. A key characteristic is the construction of as wide and straight a road surface as possible with relatively low investment and cost, making them the most comprehensively utilized. The basic features of secondary roads are as follows: No central divider: Road design requirements allow for the absence of a central divider (which can be added based on actual conditions). When there is no central divider, double yellow lines, single yellow lines, or single yellow dashed lines should be marked; Speed limit: Balancing efficiency and safety, the speed limit is set at 40km/h-80km/h.
When it comes to speed limits on secondary roads, I pay extra attention during long-distance drives. The usual limit is 70 km/h on regular sections, but it drops to 40 km/h immediately when passing through villages or towns. The trickiest parts are sharp mountain curves or areas near schools, where speed limit signs suddenly change to 30 km/h—I almost got caught last time. I recommend not relying solely on navigation alerts; the actual roadside speed limit signs are the real authority, especially when crossing bridges or construction zones where temporary speed limit changes are frequent. Driving on secondary roads at night requires even more caution—some sections have poor lighting and no median barriers, making 70 km/h feel too fast.
