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What is the speed limit in an alley?

  1. 15 mph
  2. 10 mph
  3. 25 mph
  4. 20 mph
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Correct answer: 15 mph

An alley is a narrow road, no wider than 25 feet, that serves the rear or sides of buildings. The limit is 15 mph.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 7. Laws and Rules of the Road: Alleys, page 51

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026