Prohibition signs

What do prohibition signs look like?

Prohibition signs are round with a white background, red border and black symbols. There are exceptions to this rule of thumb. Prohibition signs forbid traffic of certain vehicles or specific manners of driving. The signs typically apply from the sign until the next intersection.

Speed limit zone

The sign marks the boundary of an area in which it is prohibited to drive at a speed higher than the indicated number of km/h. The prohibition applies until it is lifted by sign 368 "End of speed limit zone," sign 540 "Home zone," or sign 548 "Pedestrian street." The sign also warns that physical traffic-calming devices may be placed in the carriageway.

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Is the speed limit zone sign important for the theory test and the practical driving test?

Yes, the speed limit zone sign is very important for both the theory test and the practical driving test. You are almost guaranteed to encounter this sign on the practical driving test, so it is important to understand what it means and how it affects speed adjustment in different areas.

What does the speed limit zone sign mean?

The speed limit zone sign marks the start of an area where a specific speed limit applies to the entire zone, not just on one road. This means that you must stay within this speed as long as you are in the zone, until a new sign cancels the speed limit zone.

Where do you find the speed limit zone sign?

Speed limit zones are often used in areas where a consistently low speed is important for safety, for example:

Residential areas – to protect pedestrians and children playing near the road.
School and kindergarten areas – to ensure safe travel for children.
City center streets and pedestrian streets – where there is a mix of car traffic and vulnerable road users.
Industrial areas – to ensure safe travel among heavy traffic and pedestrians.

The speed limit zone ends with an end of speed limit zone, residential street, or pedestrian street sign.

What happens if you break the rule?

If you drive above the speed limit in a speed limit zone, you can get a fine, demerit points on your driver's license, or in serious cases lose your driver's license.

Why is this sign important?

The sign is important because it helps increase safety in areas with many vulnerable road users or where it is important to keep a low speed. It helps protect pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable groups in traffic.