May 21.05.1901, XNUMX | The first speed limit in the US

The first speed limits appeared in Great Britain as early as 1861, and in the United States on May 21, 1901.

May 21.05.1901, XNUMX | First US speed limit

The state that first introduced them for cars with internal combustion engines was Connecticut. From that day forward, drivers were not allowed to exceed 12 mph (19 km/h) in the city, and outside buildings the limit was 15 mph (24 km/h).

Today in Connecticut, you can travel within the city at a maximum speed of 35 miles per hour (56 km/h), and on highways the maximum speed limit is 65 miles per hour (105 km/h).

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May 21.05.1901, XNUMX | First US speed limit

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