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Speed Limits
Speed limits that apply to all vehicles on South African roads.Audio Summary
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General Speed Limits
Urban Areas
The general speed limit in urban areas is 60km/h. An urban area is generally classified as a city, town, neighbourhood, etc.
Any sign or temporary sign that may indicate a different speed limit from the general speed limit always takes precedence and overrides the general speed limit.
Outside Urban Areas
The general speed limit outside urban areas is 100km/h
Any sign or temporary sign that may indicate a different speed limit from the general speed limit always takes precedence and overrides the general speed limit.
Freeways
The general speed limit on freeways is 120km/h
Any sign or temporary sign that may indicate a different speed limit from the general speed limit always takes precedence and overrides the general speed limit.
Vehicle Specific Speed Limits
Goods Vehicles with a GVM Exceeding 9,000kg
The general speed limit for goods vehicles with a GVM exceeding 9,000kg is 80km/h
Any sign or temporary sign that may indicate a different speed limit from the general speed limit always takes precedence and overrides the general speed limit.
Buses or Minibuses Conveying Passengers
The general speed limit for buses or minibuses conveying passengers is 100km/h
Any sign or temporary sign that may indicate a different speed limit from the general speed limit always takes precedence and overrides the general speed limit.
