Rules of the Road Topics
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Speed Limits
South Africa
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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.
Outside Urban Areas
The general speed limit outside urban areas is 100km/h
Freeways
The general speed limit on freeways is 120km/h
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
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.
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