Abstract: A two speed switch (20) for electric motors permits both forward and reverse operation of the motors and eliminates the possibility of simultaneous operation of the switch in both directions. The switch (20) includes a housing (50, 80) for receiving a contact bar (140) therein. First, second and third contact terminal poles (66, 68, 70) are spaced along the longitudinal length of the contact bar (140) within the housing with the third terminal pole (70) positioned on the opposite side of the contact bar (140) from the first and second terminal poles (66, 68). The terminal poles are positioned such that when the contact bar (140) engages two of the terminal poles, it is not in engagement with the third terminal pole. First and second biasing structures (28, 30) engage the bar and normally position the bar against the first and second terminal poles.