Car speed limits in New Brunswick (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Where no sign is posted the limit is 50 km/h in a local authority (80 km/h on local highways) and 80 km/h in a rural district. School zones are 30 km/h in municipalities and 50 km/h in rural areas, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on school days. Minimum fines are doubled for speeding in school zones and construction zones.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Built-up areasPassenger car on public roads | 50 km/h in a local authority on any highway other than a local highway, where no limit is posted [1] |
| Outside built-up areas (single carriageway)Passenger car on public roads | 80 km/h in a rural district, where no limit is posted [1] |
| MotorwaysPassenger car on public roads | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| School zonesPassenger car on public roads | 30 km/h in a municipality and 50 km/h in a rural community, regional municipality or rural district, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on school days, unless another limit is set for the zone. The minimum fine for speeding in a school zone is doubled. [1] |
| Roadworks zonesPassenger car on public roads | When a worker is present in a construction zone without posted speed signs: 50 km/h in a municipality, 80 km/h in a rural community, regional municipality or rural district. The minimum fine for speeding in a construction zone is doubled. [1] |
Notes
- This applies where no sign gives the maximum speed. On a local highway (as defined in the Highway Act) within a local authority the figure is 80 km/h. Local authorities can set another limit by by-law (s 142).
- This applies where no sign gives the maximum speed. The Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure can prescribe a higher or lower limit for any highway under s 141.
Sources
- Government of New Brunswick (Office of the Attorney General): Motor Vehicle Act, RSNB 1973, c M-17 (Internet Archive snapshot of 9 December 2025) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
New Brunswick and neighbouring provinces and territories
| Province or territory | Built-up areas | Outside built-up areas (single carriageway) | Outside built-up areas (dual carriageway or expressway) | Motorways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | — | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Quebec | 50 km/h | Passenger car on public roads, Paved highways: 90 km/h Passenger car on public roads, Gravel highways: 70 km/h | — | 100 km/h (min. 60) |
| Nova Scotia | 50 km/h (no sign) | 80 km/h (no sign) | — | Up to 110 km/h; above 80 needs approval |
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- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Bicycle rules
- Fireworks
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $15.90 per hour
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- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 19 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 19
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 19 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 19
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