Types of speed signs

Question 1

Compulsory signs

Answer 1

Compulsory signs tell you what you must or must not do.

Question 2

white circle with black crossover.

Answer 2

This is an open road sign. It means 100km/h is the fasted speed you can drive in good conditions. You’ll see them on some rural roads.

Question 3

Advisory speed signs

Answer 3

Advisory speed signs warn you that you’re coming up to speed bumps or a curve in the road. They give you advice about a safe speed to drive at.

Advisory speed signs have black numbers on a yellow background.

Question 4

When you see an incident or emergency warning sign, y.ou must slow down to 20 km/h, even though there’s no compulsory speed limit sign.

You must slow down to 20 km/h before you reach the sign. You cannot speed up again until you’re clear of the incident or emergency.