Speed limit signs

Circular signs that set the maximum legal speed for the road. These are the speed limit signs you need to recognise for the DVSA theory test and for safe driving afterwards.

Every speed limits sign in this category

National speed limit sign

A plain white circle with a black diagonal stripe that hides one of the most misunderstood rules in the whole Highway Code.

30 mph speed limit sign

The most common speed limit in built-up Britain, and one the theory test expects you to recognise even without a sign present.

National speed limit applies

This circular sign indicates that the UK national speed limit applies on the stretch of road ahead.

20 mph speed limit

This regulatory sign enforces a maximum speed limit of 20 mph to protect pedestrians and vulnerable road users.

30 mph speed limit

This circular red sign establishes a mandatory maximum speed limit of 30 mph.

40 mph speed limit

This sign sets a maximum speed limit of 40 mph on semi-urban connector roads and suburban bypasses.

50 mph speed limit

This circular sign sets a maximum speed limit of 50 mph on dangerous rural roads, expressways, and roadworks.