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End of special speed limit
The sign indicates that the special speed limit of 70 km/h ends. Thereafter, the general speed limit applies again: 50 km/h in built-up areas and 80 km/h outside built-up areas, unless otherwise signed.
When you see the sign
The special speed limit of 70 km/h ends when you pass the sign. After that, the normal speed limit is 50 km/h in built-up areas and 80 km/h outside built-up areas, unless another speed limit is signposted. Adjust your speed to the new limit and the conditions at the location.
Rules
- The sign cancels the previous special speed limit of 70 km/h.
- After the sign, the general speed limit is 50 km/h in built-up areas.
- After the sign, the general speed limit is 80 km/h outside built-up areas.
- A different signposted speed limit takes precedence over the general speed limits.
- You may only increase your speed after passing the sign, and only if the conditions make it safe to do so.
Tips
- Before the sign, determine whether you are in or outside a built-up area so that you know which speed limit applies afterwards.
- Look for a new speed-limit sign nearby; it may set a different limit from 50 or 80 km/h.
- Do not automatically increase your speed to 80 km/h if the area is built-up or visibility and road conditions require a lower speed.
- Ease off the accelerator early if the sign means that the limit changes from 70 to 50 km/h.
Common misconceptions
- Assuming that the sign always means the speed limit becomes 80 km/h.
- Interpreting the sign as a new requirement to drive at 70 km/h, rather than as the end of the 70 km/h limit.
- Assuming that there is no speed limit after the sign.
Test yourself
Easy
What does the sign mean?
- AEntering beyond the sign is prohibited.
- BFurther driving is prohibited for all vehicles.
- CThe special speed limit of 70 km/t ends.
- DA new speed limit of 70 km/t begins.
Medium
You are driving outside a built-up area and are approaching the sign. Visibility is good, and no other speed limit is signposted. What do you do?
- AI stop before the sign because further driving is prohibited.
- BI continue at a maximum of 70 km/t all the way to the next junction.
- CI increase my speed to 80 km/t immediately before passing the sign.
- DI wait until the sign has been passed before possibly increasing my speed to 80 km/t.
Hard
You pass the sign in a built-up area. Immediately afterwards, you pass an ordinary speed-limit sign indicating 60 km/t. What is the highest permitted speed after both signs?
- AThe highest permitted speed is 60 km/t.
- BThe highest permitted speed is 80 km/t.
- CThe highest permitted speed is 50 km/t.
- DThe highest permitted speed is 70 km/t.
Theory test tip
A common trap is to answer 80 km/h automatically. Check whether the situation is in a built-up area, outside a built-up area, or whether a different speed limit is signposted.
Did you know
In practice, the same sign can lead to both a higher and a lower permitted speed: normally 80 km/h outside built-up areas, but 50 km/h in built-up areas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the speed limit immediately after the sign?
It is normally 50 km/h in built-up areas and 80 km/h outside built-up areas. However, a different signposted speed limit may apply.
Can I increase my speed to 80 km/h before passing the sign?
No. The 70 km/h speed limit applies until you have passed the sign, and any increase in speed must take place afterwards.
Does the sign mean that I must reduce my speed to 50 km/h?
Only if you are in a built-up area, or if a 50 km/h limit follows from other signs. Outside built-up areas, the general speed limit is normally 80 km/h.
Do I have to drive at the highest permitted speed after the sign?
No. The speed limit is an upper limit, and you must drive more slowly when visibility, road conditions, traffic or other circumstances require it.
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