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A circular sign with a red border showing the number 50.50
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Maximum speed limit 50 km/h

The maximum speed on this road is 50 km/h.

What it means in practice

50 km/h is the default limit in built-up areas such as cities, towns and boroughs where no other limit is signed. Many such roads are progressively being reduced to 30 km/h by local authorities.

Description

A circular sign with a red border showing the number 50.

speedurbanbuilt up

Sources

  • Rules of the Road · Road Safety Authority · Edition reflecting road traffic law as at 1 March 2025
    Last checked 2026-09-08

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