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Virginia Default Speed Limits

Default speed limits where no sign is posted: residential, urban, rural, school zones, and interstate maximums.

Residential default (mph)

25

Source: Virginia Driver's Manual, Section 3: Safe Driving, Speed Limits, p. 15

Urban default (mph)

25

Source: Virginia Driver's Manual, Section 3: Safe Driving, Speed Limits, p. 15

Rural default (mph)

55

Source: Virginia Driver's Manual, Section 3: Safe Driving, Speed Limits, p. 15

School zone (mph)

25

Source: Virginia Driver's Manual, Section 3: Safe Driving, Speed Limits, p. 15

Interstate maximum (mph)

65

Source: Virginia Driver's Manual, Section 3: Safe Driving, Speed Limits, p. 14 (reckless-driving example citing a 65-MPH zone)

Right on red allowed unless posted?

yes

Source: Virginia Driver's Manual, Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings, Traffic Signals (Right turn on red), p. 5

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