RegulatoryMUTCD R2-1Illustration

Speed Limit

Speed Limit
Shape
Rectangle
Color
Black on white
Meaning
The maximum legal speed under ideal conditions.
Required driver action
Do not exceed it, and drive slower in bad weather, heavy traffic or work zones.
CDL relevance
Some states post lower speed limits for trucks.
Source: FHWA — Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) (11th Edition (December 2023)). Sign images are original simplified illustrations for study, not official MUTCD artwork.