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Road signsQuestion 73 of 424

A road works sign shows a mandatory speed limit. What does mandatory mean?

  1. You must obey the limit
  2. The limit is advice only
  3. The limit is for lorries only
  4. The limit ends at the next bend
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Correct answer: You must obey the limit

A mandatory limit is a rule. You must not drive faster than the number shown.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Traffic signs, Road work signs

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026