Definitions for speed limit
speed lim·it

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1. speed limitnoun

   regulation establishing the top speed permitted on a given road

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1. speed limitnoun

   The maximum speed permitted by law for vehicles on the road.

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1. Speed limit

   Speed limits on road traffic, as used in most countries, set the legal maximum speed at which vehicles may travel on a given stretch of road. Speed limits are generally indicated on a traffic sign reflecting the maximum permitted speed - expressed as kilometres per hour (km/h) and/or miles per hour (mph). Speed limits are commonly set by the legislative bodies of national or provincial governments and enforced by national or regional police and judicial authorities. Speed limits may also be variable, or in some places nonexistent, such as on most of the Autobahnen in Germany.The first numeric speed limit for automobiles was the 10 mph (16 km/h) limit introduced in the United Kingdom in 1861.As of 2018 the highest posted speed limit in the world is 160 km/h (99 mph), applied on two motorways in the UAE. Speed limits and safety distance are poorly enforced in the UAE, specifically on the Abu Dhabi to Dubai motorway - which results in dangerous traffic, according to a French-government travel-advisory. Additionally, "drivers often drive at high speeds [and] unsafe driving practices are common, especially on inter-city highways. On highways, unmarked speed bumps and drifting sand create additional hazards", according to an American-government travel-advisory.There are several reasons to regulate speed on roads. It is often done in an attempt to improve road traffic safety and to reduce the number of casualties from traffic collisions. The World Health Organization (WHO) identified speed control as one of a number of steps that can be taken to reduce road casualties. As of 2021, the WHO estimates that approximately 1.3 million people die of road traffic crashes each year.Authorities may also set speed limits to reduce the environmental impact of road traffic (vehicle noise, vibration, emissions) or to enhance the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and other road-users. For example, a draft proposal from Germany's National Platform on the Future of Mobility task force recommended a blanket 130 km/h (81 mph) speed limit across the Autobahnen to curb fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Some cities have reduced limits to as little as 30 km/h (19 mph) for both safety and efficiency reasons. However, some research indicates that changes in the speed limit may not always alter average vehicle speed. Lower speed-limits could reduce the use of over-engineered vehicles.

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1. speed limit

   A speed limit is a legal restriction or regulation that dictates the maximum speed at which vehicles can safely travel on specific roads or in specified areas. It is commonly set by transportation or highway authorities to help prevent accidents, maintain traffic flow, and enhance road safety.

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1. Speed limit

   Road speed limits are used in most countries to regulate the speed of road vehicles. Speed limits may define maximum, minimum or no speed limit and are normally indicated using a traffic sign. Speed limits are commonly set by the legislative bodies of nations or provincial governments and enforced by national or regional police and / or judicial bodies. The first maximum speed limit was the 10 mph limit introduced in the United Kingdom in 1861. From 2005 to 2010, the highest posted speed limit was 160 km/h in Abu Dhabi, although this was reduced to 140 km/h in 2011. However, some roads have no speed limit for certain classes of vehicles. Best known are Germany's less congested Autobahns, where automobile drivers have no mandated maximum speed. Measurements from the German State of Brandenburg in 2006 show average speeds of 137 km/h on 4-lane sections, and 142 km/h on 6-lane sections, without mandatory speed limits. Rural areas on the Isle of Man, the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra also lack speed limits, but speeds are lower when measured on those lower design roads. Speed limits are usually set to attempt to cap road traffic speed; there are several reasons for wanting to do this. It is often done with an intention to improve road traffic safety and reduce the number of road traffic casualties from traffic collisions. In their World report on road traffic injury prevention report, the World Health Organization identify speed control as one of various interventions likely to contribute to a reduction in road casualties. Speed limits may also be set in an attempt to reduce the environmental impact of road traffic, and to satisfy local community wishes. Some cities have reduced limits to as little as 30 km/h for both safety and efficiency reasons.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of speed limit in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of speed limit in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of speed limit in a Sentence

1. Adam Snider:

   Getting drivers to slow down and obey the speed limit, buckle up every trip and always drive sober will be key to reversing these negative trends.

2. John Boehner:

   The train was going twice the speed limit, adequate funds were there, no money’s been cut from rail safety, and it’s hard for me to imagine that people take the bait on some of the nonsense that gets spewed around here.

3. Vahid Hosseini:

   You think that is OK, i was thinking that I am five miles over the speed limit.

4. Debasish Mridha, M.D.:

   Love has no speed limit.

5. Thomas Boehle:

   Just because some drivers don’t stick to the speed limit doesn’t mean that driving is forbidden.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=speed limit
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Speed_Limit
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_Limit
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
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