Meaning of speed limit | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The maximum speed permitted by law for vehicles.
2. The hand consisting of a pair of 5s, so called in reference to the common speed limit of 55 mph.
   slang

Equivalents

Examples

“John is a careful driver. He never exceeds the speed⟳ limit⟳.”

“Sam has already gone over the speed⟳ limit⟳ thrice.”

“Speed⟳ limits in the United States are set⟳ by each state or territory.”

“Speed⟳ limits apply⟳ at many points on the line, in addition to the general 25 m.p.h. limit⟳ over the whole Dromod-Belturbet section, but it is an open⟳ secret that speeds often rise⟳ above the statutory limit⟳.”

“No stop⟳ signs, speed⟳ limit⟳ Nobody's gonna slow me down”

“A number⟳ of Dundee businessmen commuted across the bridge from their homes in Wormit, and some became concerned at the speeds that trains were crossing the bridge. Ex-Dundee Provost William Robertson timed one train⟳ at 43mph, way in excess of the 25mph speed⟳ limit⟳.”

“December 23, 2021, ETSC, New legislation will boost⟳ availability of digital speed⟳ limit⟳ information In a proposed legislative update⟳ to EU rules on Intelligent Transport⟳ Systems (ITS), the European Commission says EU Member States will have⟳ to supply⟳ data on speed⟳ limits. The data will then be available for use⟳ by in-vehicle safety systems such as Intelligent Speed⟳ Assistance, helping to ensure more accurate information.”

CEFR level