New Jersey Speed Limits

New Jersey’s speed limits are clearly posted on all major roads. In case you don’t see a sign, the following speed limits usually apply:

• 65 miles per hour on the highway

• 45 – 50 miles per hour on two-lane road

• 25 miles per hour in residential areas

In a school zone, the limit might be as low as 15 miles per hour when the lights are flashing, and you can always expect lower speed limits in construction areas. Remember, in many “safe corridors” in New Jersey, if you speed, fines are higher.