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Prior to 2009, a speed limit could be defined in kilometers per hour (km/h) as well as miles per hour (mph). The 2003 version of the MUTCD stated that "speed limits shown shall be in multiples of 10 km/h or 5 mph." [118] If a speed limit sign indicated km/h, the number was circumscribed and "km/h" was written below. Prior to 2003, metric speed ...
60 mph (97 km/h) BNSF between Spokane and Kettle Falls, Washington; and Canadian National’s Wisconsin Central line between Neenah, Wisconsin and Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. [9] Class 4 [us 2] 60 mph (97 km/h) 80 mph (129 km/h) Chicago’s Metra; and New England Central’s entire main line. [9] Class 5 [us 3] 80 mph (129 km/h) 90 mph (145 km/h)
The enforcement tolerance is specified in km/h or percentage above the stated limit. Germany is the only country where some motorways do not have a maximum speed limit. The 130 km/h is sign-posted as a general advisory speed limit for motorways in the entry of the country.
15 mph (24 km/h) in a school zone within 30 minutes of the beginning or end of the school day or whenever/wherever children are present; 20 mph (32 km/h) near an intersection "when the operator's view is obstructed", unless right-of-way is given via signage; 25 mph (40 km/h) in business or residential districts, or other built-up areas
Miles per hour (mph, m.p.h., MPH, or mi/h) is a British imperial and United States customary unit of speed expressing the number of miles travelled in one hour.It is used in the United Kingdom, the United States, and a number of smaller countries, most of which are UK or US territories, or have close historical ties with the UK or US.
State-level departments of transportation and council of governments may use different definitions. Below is the list of known definitions of higher-speed rail which use some of the 5 speed levels, 80 mph (130 km/h), 90 mph (145 km/h), 110 mph (175 km/h), 125 mph (200 km/h) and 150 mph (240 km/h):
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 [175]
Standing at 305 feet (93 m) tall and reaching speeds up to 90 mph (145 km/h), it is the second giga coaster to be built in North America, following Millennium Force at Cedar Point. The $25-million investment was the most expensive of any ride in park history and the 14th coaster to debut at the park. [1] [4]