Speed Limit 35 Sign
Maximum legal speed is 35 MPH
In short: A Speed Limit 35 sign means you may not exceed 35 mph in that zone, a limit common on urban and residential arterials. Posted limits assume good conditions — drive slower in rain, poor visibility, or heavy pedestrian activity.
What to do
Do not exceed 35 MPH in this area.
Tips
A black-on-white speed limit is the legal maximum, not a suggestion. Advisory speeds appear on yellow plaques.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Do not exceed 35 MPH in this area.
Common mistake
Reading a black-on-white speed limit as a recommendation, or confusing it with a yellow advisory speed plaque
How to recognize this sign
Also searched as speed limit 35, 35 mph zone, or 35 mph speed limit sign.
About regulatory signs
Regulatory signs are usually white rectangles with black or red markings, and they carry the force of law — speed limits, turn restrictions, right-of-way. Ignoring one is a traffic violation. The written test regularly checks whether you know exactly what a regulatory sign requires you to do.
Practice questions about this sign
The speed shown on this sign is:
- A. A recommended curve speed
- B. An advisory speed
- C. The minimum required speed
- D. The maximum legal speed
Show answer
D. The maximum legal speed — A Speed Limit sign (white rectangular) shows the maximum legal speed for that road under normal conditions. Driving faster is illegal regardless of conditions.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the Speed Limit 35 Sign mean?
Maximum legal speed is 35 MPH
What should you do at a Speed Limit 35 Sign?
Do not exceed 35 MPH in this area.
Reference standard: Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ↗. State and local agencies may add rules or operating times, so follow the complete posted sign where you drive. How DMV Prep sources content.
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