Speed limit signs are one of the most common traffic signs in our lives. Today, Qixiang Traffic will introduce the meaning of speed limit signs and what type of sign they belong to.
Shape and Meaning of Speed Limit Signs
1. Standard Sizes: Common sizes include Ф600mm, 800mm, and 1000mm.
2. Classification: High speed limit signs, low speed limit signs, and end-of-speed-limit signs.
3. Significance: In order to prevent fines and collisions, drivers are reminded by speed limit signs to drive at the proper speed.
The Value of Speed Limit Signs in Traffic
(1) Speed limit signs refer to the markings set up along urban traffic roads for motor vehicles and non-motor vehicles, providing high-quality traffic signs and safety precautions. Making full use of their product value, manufacturers have made significant improvements in their features, including warning traffic signs, road traffic signs, violation traffic signs, and unique bus signs.
(2) Speed limit signs also play a crucial role in urban planning and construction. Their function is very important, effectively warning and compelling drivers to stay within safe limits on the road. To provide different levels of application, manufacturers have also adjusted the height of traffic sign poles, including single-pole, multi-pole, and F-arm models, to warn and indicate that non-motorized vehicles and motor vehicles must pass within safe limits.
What is a speed limit end sign?
This sign is placed at an appropriate location before a speed limit end section, indicating that the speed limit for that section of road ends.
Does seeing a speed limit end sign mean you can speed?
Speed limits typically refer to prescribed speed ranges for vehicles over a certain distance. Their main purpose is to remind drivers to control their speed appropriately and avoid the dangers of speeding in the following sections. Speed limits are an indispensable and crucial part of road transport safety.
The most common type is the maximum speed limit end sign; I haven’t seen the minimum speed limit end sign. However, even seeing a speed limit end sign does not mean you can speed. Highway speed limits are generally 110-120 km/h; first-class highways, such as national and provincial highways, have a speed limit of 80 km/h; suburban roads have a speed limit of 70-80 km/h; and urban roads have a speed limit of 40-60 km/h.
Are speed limit signs indicating instantaneous or average speed? There’s no clear-cut distinction between instantaneous and average. Average speed, if the time interval is very short, approximates instantaneous speed. In practice, speed limit signs on highways should indicate instantaneous speed, meaning the maximum speed cannot exceed the given limit.
Qixiang speed limit signs are made of thickened aluminum plates and high-reflective film, which provide good visibility at night and don’t fade in the rain or sun. Because they can handle both round and square shapes and have speed limits that can be changed to 20, 40, and 60 km/h, they are appropriate for use on highways, in parks, school zones, factories, and other locations. Our skilled team ensures strict quality control, worry-free after-sales service, and custom design.
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Post time: Jan-06-2026

