Speed Limit Sign: meaning and what to do
Quick answer:You must not go faster than the number shown. Keep to it. It’s a limit, not a target.
A red ring with a number is a maximum speed limit: you must not drive faster than the number shown. It is in mph in the UK and US and km/h almost everywhere else. It is a limit, not a target, and you should drive slower when conditions require.
What to do when you see this sign
Keep to it. It’s a limit, not a target.
Good to know: In mph in the UK and US, km/h almost everywhere else.
What kind of sign is it?
Prohibition sign (category C). Round signs with a red ring tell you what you must not do. Breaking them is an offence and can mean a fine and penalty points.
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