This sign is a prohibitory sign called Speed limit.

The prohibitions applies to driving at speeds above the stated km/h.

The prohibition applies until it is 'cancelled' by one of the following signs:

A new speed limit sign

*Speed limit zone*Speed limit zone

*End of speed limit*End of speed limit

*Pedestrianised residential street*Pedestrianised residential street

*Pedestrian street*Pedestrian street

Regardless of the speed limit, the basic rules of traffic in the Road Traffic Act apply. The Road Traffic Act also requires drivers to adjust their speed to the area, visibility, road and traffic conditions to avoid dangerous situations from arising, and not hinder or disrupt other road users. The driver shall always be in full control of the vehicle. Regardless of the speed limit, the basic rules of traffic in the Road Traffic Act apply. The Road Traffic Act also requires drivers to adjust their speed to the area, visibility, road and traffic conditions to avoid dangerous situations from arising, and not hinder or disrupt other road users. The driver shall always be in full control of the vehicle.

You may therefore be penalised for driving too fast if you are following the speed limit when conditions do not allow it. You may therefore be penalised for driving too fast if you are following the speed limit when conditions do not allow it.