North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles
N.C.G.S. (Motor Vehicles) § 20-141: Speed restrictions
What this law says, in plain English
Drivers must not exceed posted speed limits: 35 mph in cities, 55 mph outside cities. Minimum speeds of 40–45 mph apply on certain highways. The Department of Transportation may adjust limits based on safety investigations.
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