Speed limits in India explained

Speed limits in India vary by state and vehicle type. In April 2018, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways fixed the maximum speed limit on expressways at 120 km/h, for national highways at 110 km/h, and for urban roads at 70 km/h for M1 category of vehicles. The M1 category includes most passenger vehicles which have fewer than 8 seats. State and local governments in India may fix lower speed limits than those prescribed by the Union Ministry.[1]

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Andhra Pradesh / Telangana State[2] 50 No default limit (65 for transport vehicles) 65 65 40/50 60 (50 if trailer > 800 kg) 50 30
Maharashtra[3] 50 No default limit (65 for transport vehicles) 6565 65 50 50 50
Delhi[4] 30-70 25-50 20-40 20-40 20-40 20-40 20-40 20–40
Uttar Pradesh[5] 40 40 40 40 20-40 20-40 20-40
Haryana[6] 30/50 50 40/65 40/65 30/40 35/60 40/60 20/30
50 No limit (60 for cars in Bangalore except in Airport road where it is 80, 100 for cars only on NH 66 between Mangalore and Udupi)[7] (65 for transport vehicles) 60 (KSRTC) 60 60 40/60 40/60
Odisha[8] 60 (4 lane or above divided carriageway), 40 (NH & SH passing through Municipal area), 50 (others)40 (4 lane or above divided carriageway), 30 (NH & SH passing through Municipal area), 30 (others)100 (4 lane or above divided carriageway), 50 (NH & SH passing through Municipal area), 60 (others)60 (4 lane or above divided carriageway), 30 (NH & SH passing through Municipal area), 50 (others)60 (4 lane or above divided carriageway), 30 (NH & SH passing through Municipal area), 50 (others)
Punjab[9] 35/50 50/70/80 45/50/65 30
Tamil Nadu60 80 100 for four line high ways / 120 for six line high ways
Kerala[10] 30 (Near School) / 45 (In Ghat roads) / 50 (City/State Highway/ All other places) / 70(National Highway) / 80 (4-lane highway)50 (City); 70 (All other places); 80 (State Highway); 90 (National Highway); 100 (4-lane highway);110 (6lane NH)30-40 (Near School /In Ghat roads / City) / 50-65 (All other places / State Highway / National Highway) 70 (4-lane highway)30-40 (Near School /In Ghat roads / City) / 50-65 (All other places / State Highway / National Highway) 70 (4-lane highway)30 (Near School /In Ghat roads) / 40 (All other places /City) / 60 (State Highway / National Highway) / 65 (4-lane highway)25-30 (Near School /In Ghat roads) / 40-50 (All other places /City) / 60 (State Highway / National Highway / 4-lane highway)25-30 (Near School /In Ghat roads) / 60 (All other places) / 40 - 50(State Highway / National Highway / 4-lane highway / City)25-30

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Now, zip along expressways at 120 kmph as Modi government clears higher speed limits . The Financial Express . 29 January 2019 . 8 February 2018.
  2. Web site: Table of Maximum Speed Limit at a Glance . Aptransport.org . 2014-03-04.
  3. Web site: Motor Vehicles Department (R.T.O.), Maharashtra . Mahatranscom.in . 2011-10-03 . 2013-12-30.
  4. Web site: Delhi Traffic Police, New Delhi (India) - Fire Accident, Emergency Services in Delhi, Delhi Police, Fire Tenders . Delhitrafficpolice.nic.in . 2013-12-30.
  5. Web site: Uttar Pradesh Transport Department . Uptransport.org . 2013-12-30.
  6. Web site: Avoidance of Over Speeding . Hartrans.gov.in . 2014-03-04.
  7. http://www.bangaloretrafficpolice.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=180&btp=180
  8. http://odishatransport.gov.in//Application/uploadDocuments/LinkDoc/LinkDoc20220228_152429.pdf
  9. Web site: Punjab Govt Gaz. October 19, 2007 : Department of Transport . Prbdb.gov.in . 2014-03-04.
  10. Web site: Motor Vehicle Department Kerala . 2021-08-06.