Maximum speed limit of 50 miles per hour

Speed limit signs

Maximum speed limit of 50 miles per hour

A red ring around the number 50. Most commonly seen on dual carriageways and busier rural single carriageways where 60 mph isn't safe but 40 mph is too restrictive. Roadworks on motorways and dual carriageways frequently use 50 mph limits with average-speed cameras enforcing them.

Shape
Circular
Background
White
Border
Red
Text type
Number (Other)
Diagram reference
670.0

Where you'll see this sign

A roads, dual carriageways, motorway roadworks, and rural roads with frequent junctions or sharp bends.

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