Have you ever been driving on a roadway in Thomasville where no speed limit signs are posted and wondered, "what is the speed limit?"   Well, North Carolina state law, your location, city limits, or county dictates the speed limit when no signs are posted.  

Most city streets and neighborhoods are 35 mph unless otherwise posted with a higher or lower speed limit depending on the area.  All school zones within the City are 25 mph during school zone hours.  

Outside the city limits borders, the speed limit is 55 mph unless otherwise posted with a higher or lower speed limit depending on the area.  

What's the penalty for speeding in North Carolina?  It depends on where you're driving and how fast you're going.  Violating the speed limit can result in a speeding ticket which can range in fines from $10 to $250 plus court costs, points on your driver's license, and higher car insurance.

In addition, under North Carolina state law, getting a speeding ticket for driving more than 15 miles per hour over the speed limit, while traveling above 55 miles per hour, will trigger a 30-day suspension, even if it's your first offense and a fine of up to $250.  Example:  You're issued a speeding ticket for 62 mph in a 45 mph zone, you're license is now subject to a 30-day suspension.  A 30-day suspension will also be triggered if you're caught speeding over 80 mph on any roadway.