What is the speed limit on urban single yellow line roads?
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Urban single yellow line roads have a speed limit of 40 mph. Generally, urban speed limits range from 30 to 60 kilometers per hour, but this 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. Urban roads are divided into ordinary urban roads and urban expressways. Ordinary urban roads typically have speed limits ranging from 30 to 60 kilometers per hour, while expressways may have a maximum speed limit of 80 kilometers per hour. Drivers should always refer to the posted speed limit signs for specific regulations. Below are speed limits for other types of roads: Roads without a center line: Urban roads: 30 kilometers per hour. Roads with only one lane in the same direction: Urban roads: 50 kilometers per hour. Roads with two lanes in the same direction: Maximum speed is 70 km/h, and enclosed motor vehicle lanes have a speed limit of 80 km/h.
Speaking from the perspective of an experienced veteran driver: With over 20 years of driving experience, single yellow lines on urban roads are very common. This indicates a center dividing line on the road, usually with a speed limit around 60 km/h, but the exact limit depends on the roadside signs—some smaller streets might be set at 50 km/h. Just last week, I drove down a single-yellow-line avenue with a 60 km/h sign, and everyone kept to the limit, not daring to exceed it. Safety comes first, especially at night or in rainy conditions when higher speeds can easily lead to loss of control. Make it a habit to check the signs—don’t rely solely on the yellow line for judgment. The single yellow line also reminds you not to overtake by crossing it recklessly, or you’ll be hit with a fine of several hundred bucks. Speed limits are designed to reduce accidents and protect pedestrians, especially in cities with many intersections—slower and steadier is the way to go.
