Car speed limits in Mississippi (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: The driver manual lists 70 mph on interstates, 65 mph on four-lane state and U.S. highways and 55 mph on two-lane state and U.S. highways for passenger automobiles. School zones are 15 mph at school times. It gives no figure for urban areas.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Built-up areasPassenger car on public roads | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Outside built-up areas (single carriageway)Passenger car on public roads | 55 mph on two-lane state and U.S. highways [1] |
| Outside built-up areas (dual carriageway or expressway)Passenger car on public roads | 65 mph on four-lane state and U.S. highways (minimum 40 mph) [1] |
| MotorwaysPassenger car on public roads | 70 mph on interstates (minimum 40 mph) [1] |
| School zonesPassenger car on public roads | 15 mph for any vehicle in a school zone when passing a school during recess or while children are arriving at or leaving school during opening and closing hours. [1] |
Notes
- Figures are from the Department of Public Safety driver manual, which says the limits "usually apply" and that posted signs should be followed. The table covers passenger automobiles including unloaded half-ton trucks. The Mississippi Code was not available from an official free site.
- From the Department of Public Safety driver manual. The Mississippi Code was not available from an official free site.
Sources
- Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau: Driver's License Manual (revised December 2024), 'Legal Speeds' (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
Mississippi and neighbouring states
| State | Built-up areas | Outside built-up areas (single carriageway) | Outside built-up areas (dual carriageway or expressway) | Motorways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | ⚠ Not yet verified | 55 mph (two-lane highways) | 65 mph (four-lane highways) | 70 mph |
| Alabama | 30 mph (urban districts) | 55 mph | 65 mph (4+ lanes) | 70 mph |
| Arkansas | 30 mph (urban districts) | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | 75 mph (rural, 4+ lanes) |
| Louisiana | 55 mph unless posted lower | 55 mph unless posted lower | 65 mph | 70 mph |
| Tennessee | ⚠ Not yet verified | 55 mph (unless posted) | ⚠ Not yet verified | 70 mph (as low as 55 mph in cities) |
More rules in Mississippi
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Civil offence up to 30 g · Growing at home: Not allowed
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (regular licence) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (learner's permit)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Three classes · Minimum age: Class 3: 16
- FireworksMinimum age to buy: 12 (no sale to under-12s)
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Concealed carry of listed knives is an offence · Locking or one-handed knives: Switchblade: no concealed carry
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: No · Current adult minimum wage (gross): Federal $7.25 per hour
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes, operator and passengers
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 21+ · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21+
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08% (21 and over) · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: 0.02% (under 21)
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