N.C. Highway 12 speed limits increase in villages and southern Hatteras Island
Speed limits increased on N.C. Highway 12 throughout Hatteras Island today, which includes a seasonal increase from 35 mph to 45 mph within the villages of Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon and Frisco, and an increase from 45 mph to 55 mph in between the villages of Avon and Buxton, and in between Frisco and Hatteras.
The speed limits on Hatteras Island are seasonally reduced by 10 mph in May to adapt to the increase in summertime traffic. Traditionally, the speed limits increase on or around September 15 due to the reduced number of off-season visitors.
The new, higher speed limits will remain in effect until May 15, 2020.
45 is too fast, proven with run-over pets, hit pedestrians (children), unsafe road crossings, unsafe entry to roadway, and crashes.
40mph is more than enough.
45/55 is a good off season speed.