National speed limits apply

Speed limit signs

National speed limits apply

A white circle with a black diagonal line — sometimes called the 'derestriction' sign. It means the standard national speed limit for the road type now applies: 60 mph on a single carriageway, 70 mph on a dual carriageway or motorway, less for vans, lorries and vehicles towing trailers. It does not mean 'no speed limit'.

Shape
Circular
Background
White
Border
Grey/Black
Primary symbol
Other
Diagram reference
671.0

Where you'll see this sign

After leaving a built-up area, at the end of a temporary lower limit, and on rural A and B roads outside village boundaries.

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