Revision question · Road and traffic signs

You're on a motorway. What do the speed-limit signs inside a red circle indicate?

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The speed limit on the sign is advisory

The national speed limit will always apply

The speed limit is always 30 mph

The speed limit on the sign must be obeyed

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On a motorway, you must follow the instructions shown on the gantries above each lane. There may also be instructions above the hard shoulder. The signals displayed inside a red circle are mandatory and may be enforced with camera technology.

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Rule 261Highway Code rule · A red-ring displayed limit is mandatory, not an advisory speed or a replacement for a lower applicable vehicle maximum.

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