A driver has sparked controversy by claiming that “99 percent of drivers” don’t know what this common road sign means.
A motorist has claimed that 99 per cent of drivers do not know what one of the most common road signs in the UK means.
This circular sign, which can be seen on roads across the country, has a white background with a thick black diagonal stripe down the middle.
One person wrote on Reddit: “I’m sure 99% of drivers have no idea what this sign means.”
One person wrote: “Oh, that’s a sign that means ‘drive as fast as you want and overtake on turns wherever you want’!”
Another hairdresser said: “One girl at my old hair salon actually thought it meant ‘cut as slow as you want’.”
A third added: “It’s the national speed limit but it depends on what car you’re driving. For example, if you’re driving a BMW the limit is 100mph and you don’t have to use your indicator.”
Road signs with a white circle and a diagonal black stripe tell you that the national speed limit applies on the next section of road.
The RAC explained: “It replaces all previous speed limit signs that you had to obey, for example when driving through temporary roadworks.
The speed limit in a country depends on the road you are driving on and the vehicle you are driving.
In built-up areas with street lighting, the speed limit is 30 mph unless otherwise posted. On one-way roads, the speed limit is 60 mph for cars and 50 mph for trucks and any larger vehicles, including trailers.
On dual carriageways and motorways the speed limit is 70 mph, except for lorries and vehicles with trailers or vans, for which the speed limit is 60 mph.
In built-up areas where street lights are spaced 200 yards or less apart, the speed limit for all vehicles is 30 miles per hour.
On one-way roads, the speed limit is 60 mph for cars and 50 mph for trucks or cars with trailers/campers.
On dual carriageways and motorways the speed limit is 70mph for cars and 60mph for vans or vehicles towing trailers/campers.
Post time: Apr-28-2025