What is the speed limit on my road?
If no signs are posted, the General Statutes of North Carolina set all speed limits outside of municipalities at 55 m.p.h. and within municipal limits at 35 m.p.h. These can be changed by ordinances enacted by NCDOT. Changes, either higher or lower, inside city limits, require the agreement of the municipality and NCDOT. If signs are not posted in areas outside municipalities, the speed limit is officially 55 m.p.h. When NCDOT conducts a speed zone study and recommends a speed limit, a draft ordinance is submitted to the NCDOT State Traffic Engineer’s Office for approval. When it is approved, the NCDOT Division Traffic Services Unit installs the speed limit signs.
