Is it OK in GA to break the speed limit to keep up with traffic? Here’s what the law says
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While driving on the highway in Georgia, some people drive a little faster than the speed limit. It is probably tempting to follow along because it keeps traffic flowing.
But is it actually legal? Here’s what to know:
Is it legal to speed to keep up with traffic in GA?
Short answer: no.
Drivers have to abide by the speed limit, even when traffic is faster on highways.
“Whether you’re driving above or significantly below the speed limit, you are at a higher risk for a car accident and a traffic violation. There is a common misconception that you can’t get a ticket for driving the flow of traffic. This is a myth,” said a representative Anthem Injury Lawyers.
Speeding for any reason is against the law in Georgia, and will most likely get drivers in trouble with law enforcement.
What are the speed limits on different roads in GA?
Georgia has “absolute” speeding laws or “maximum lawful vehicle speeds,” which are as follows:
- 30 miles per hour in any urban or residential district, unless otherwise designated by appropriate signs and 35 miles per hour on an unpaved county road unless designated otherwise by appropriate signs
- 70 miles per hour on a highway on the federal interstate system and on physically divided highways
- 70 miles per hour on a highway on the federal interstate system which is inside of an urbanized area of 50,000 population or more
- 65 miles per hour on those sections of physically divided highways without full access control on the state highway system, provided that such speed limit is designated by appropriate signs
- 55 miles per hour in other locations
Do you have more questions? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com
