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What are speed limit signs?
Speed limit signs are part of the UK road and traffic sign system used to give drivers and riders clear, legal
limits for how fast they may travel on a particular stretch of road. They help you understand when limits change,
where lower or higher limits apply, and when the national speed limit is in force, so you can plan your journey
safely and confidently.
You'll usually see:
- Circular speed limit signs with a number inside a red circle, showing the maximum speed you
must not exceed.
- National speed limit signs indicating that the default limit for that type of road now
applies.
- Speed limit repeater signs reminding you of the current limit along the road, especially on
longer stretches.
- Variable and temporary speed limit signs used on smart motorways or near road works where
limits can change.
Understanding these speed limit signs is essential if you regularly drive on unfamiliar roads, in busy towns and
cities or on rural and high-speed routes - and they can all appear in your DVSA driving theory test and hazard
perception test.
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Source: Department for Transport - Know Your Traffic Signs. Contains public sector
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