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Truck Speed Limit No. ME Same as cars

Maine Truck Speed Limit

75 mph on I-95 north of Old Town up to Houlton, for trucks and cars both. No split. The rest of I-95 and I-295 run 70, dropping to 50-65 through cities. Non-interstate roads top out at 60 (Title 29-A 2073). Watch the big number: 30 mph or more over the limit is a Class E crime in Maine (2074), not a ticket, with up to six months in jail.

Rural interstate75 mph (I-95 from Old Town to Houlton)
Split from carsNo
Other divided roads60 mph is the top the state can post on non-interstate roads (Title 29-A 2073); rural two-lane is typically 45-55 unless posted higher.
StatuteTitle 29-A 2073 (authority to set limits; 75 max on interstate/divided controlled-access, 60 elsewhere), 2074 (rates of speed; 30+ mph over = Class E crime)
01 The limit

How fast a truck can run in Maine

75 mph on I-95 north of Old Town up to Houlton, for trucks and cars both. No split. The rest of I-95 and I-295 run 70, dropping to 50-65 through cities. Non-interstate roads top out at 60 (Title 29-A 2073). Watch the big number: 30 mph or more over the limit is a Class E crime in Maine (2074), not a ticket, with up to six months in jail.

02 Watch for

Truck-specific rules and quirks

03 Penalties

What a speeding ticket costs

Under 30 mph over is a traffic infraction, minimum $50 on the turnpike or interstate (Title 29-A 2074). At 30 mph or more over the posted limit it becomes criminal speeding, a Class E crime: up to six months in jail and a fine up to $1,000. Clock 100 mph or more and prosecutors almost always ask for jail.

Maine Truck Speed Limit FAQ

What is the truck speed limit in Maine?
75 mph (I-95 from Old Town to Houlton) on rural interstates, 60 mph is the top the state can post on non-interstate roads (Title 29-A 2073); rural two-lane is typically 45-55 unless posted higher. on other divided highways. Trucks run the same posted limit as cars. See Title 29-A 2073 (authority to set limits; 75 max on interstate/divided controlled-access, 60 elsewhere), 2074 (rates of speed; 30+ mph over = Class E crime).
Do trucks have a lower speed limit than cars in Maine?
No. Maine posts the same limit for trucks and cars: Same as cars. No truck split; the 75 mph zone applies to trucks too.
What is the speeding penalty for a truck in Maine?
Under 30 mph over is a traffic infraction, minimum $50 on the turnpike or interstate (Title 29-A 2074). At 30 mph or more over the posted limit it becomes criminal speeding, a Class E crime: up to six months in jail and a fine up to $1,000. Clock 100 mph or more and prosecutors almost always ask for jail.

Reference information for planning, not legal advice. Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it. Last reviewed July 2026. Source: https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/29-a/title29-asec2074.html. See our Terms & Disclaimer.

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