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As of May 15, 2017, 41 states have maximum speed limits of 70 mph (113 km/h) or higher. 18 of those states have 75 miles per hour (121 km/h) speed limits or higher, while 7 states of that same portion have 80 mph (129 km/h) speed limits, with Texas even having an 85 miles per hour (137 km/h) speed limit on one of its toll roads.
In Iowa, the majority of highways have a 55 mph (90 km/h) speed limit. Rural Interstate Highways carry a 70 mph (115 km/h) limit and a 40 mph (65 km/h) minimum. Urban Interstate limits generally range from 55 to 65 mph (90 to 105 km/h), but may be lower in areas.
As of December 2014, the only speed limits in the world higher than this are the 140 km/h (87 mph) limits of Poland and Bulgaria, [2] and the United Arab Emirates’ 160 km/h (100 mph) limit, as well as Germany and the Isle of Man, which have roads without any posted maximum limit. [3] [4]
The default speed limits for certain roadways are: Streets- 30 mph. Alleys- 15 mph. Highways- 70 mph. The Texas Transportation Commission is allowed to bump up the speed limit in certain sections ...
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A stack of rectangular speed limit signs in the United States German border crossing sign showing 50 km/h (31 mph) limit in built-up areas, 100 km/h (62 mph) in rural areas, but a legal advisory 130 km/h (81 mph) limit for the Autobahn (motorway), increasing liability in the case of an accident from driving faster [174]
A highway in the United Arab Emirates capitol Abu Dhabi posts a speed limit of roughly 99 mph. This Texas highway comes close. This Texas highway is the fastest in the United States.