--- title: "End Of 20mph Zone Sign Meaning | UK Road Signs | Fast Track" url: https://fasttrackdrivinglessons.co.uk/theory/road-signs/end-of-twenty-mph-zone description: "Understand the end of 20mph zone sign, what speed applies after it, and how the DVSA theory test covers it." lang: en --- # End of 20mph zone — UK road sign A circular sign with a diagonal line through the 20 symbol, marking the point where the reduced speed zone finishes. Image: End of 20mph zone — white and black circle UK road sign (https://fasttrackdrivinglessons.co.uk/signs/end-of-twenty-mph-zone.svg) This sign marks the boundary where a 20mph traffic calmed zone ends and normal speed limits resume. Recognising it correctly helps drivers know when it is safe to return to the national or local speed limit. ## What this sign means The sign shows a white circle with a black diagonal line through the number 20, indicating the end of the reduced speed zone. Once past this sign, the speed limit that applies is the one for the road you are now on, such as 30mph in a built up area. ## What to do when you see it Check the road environment before increasing speed, since traffic calming features may still be visible just past the sign. - Confirm the new applicable speed limit for the road ahead - Increase speed gradually and only when it is safe to do so - Continue to watch for pedestrians near the zone boundary - Do not accelerate sharply immediately after the sign ## How this sign is tested You may be asked what speed applies once you pass this sign, testing your understanding of default speed limits. It also appears in questions comparing zone signs with individual speed limit signs. ## Common mistakes Some drivers accelerate immediately without checking what the new limit actually is. Others fail to recognise the sign at all and continue driving at 20mph unnecessarily, or assume the zone continues when it does not. ## Test yourself on this one Road and traffic signs is the biggest category in the question bank with 102 questions, and signs turn up inside other categories too. Work through them free, no sign-up needed. Practise road sign questions (https://fasttrackdrivinglessons.co.uk/theory/practice) ## Frequently asked questions What does the end of 20mph zone sign look like A white circle with a black diagonal line through the number 20, showing the zone has finished. What speed limit applies after this sign The speed limit for the type of road you are now on, such as 30mph in a built up area, unless otherwise signed. Should I speed up straight away Only when it is safe, checking for any remaining pedestrians or traffic calming features near the boundary. ## Passed your theory? Get the practical booked Your theory certificate lasts two years. 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