Virginia Speed Limits practice test

35 mph

Unpaved roads have a 35 mph limit unless posted otherwise.

Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 3, Safe Driving: Speed Limits (pp. 14-15)

Yes, for driving too fast for conditions

Posted limits are for good weather. You must slow down further when roads are bad.

Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 2: Regulatory Signs (p. 7)

Roads with limits of 35 mph or less

Low speed vehicles are limited to public roads posted at 35 mph or less.

Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 3, Safe Driving: Sharing the Road (pp. 20-21)

55 mph

All other roads default to 55 mph unless a sign shows a different limit.

Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 3, Safe Driving: Speed Limits (pp. 14-15)

An additional $100 fine

Speeds from 81 to 85 mph in a 65 mph zone bring an extra $100 fine.

Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 3, Safe Driving: Speed Limits (pp. 14-15)

65 mph or more

Going 20 mph or more over the limit can be charged as reckless driving.

Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 3, Safe Driving: Speed Limits (pp. 14-15)

$500

Speeding in a highway work zone can cost up to $500.

Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 2: Work Zones (pp. 10-11)

85 mph

Driving over 85 mph can be charged as reckless driving whatever the posted limit.

Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 3, Safe Driving: Speed Limits (pp. 14-15)

No, they are illegal

Using a radar detector is against Virginia law.

Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 3, Safe Driving: Speed Limits (pp. 14-15)

25 mph

Unless signs say otherwise, school, business and residential areas have a 25 mph limit.

Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 3, Safe Driving: Speed Limits (pp. 14-15)