Rules of the roadQuestion 167 of 424

At road works there is a temporary speed limit. What must you do?

  1. Follow it only when workers are present
  2. Treat it as advice only
  3. Not exceed it
  4. Follow it only in bad weather
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Correct answer: Not exceed it

A temporary maximum speed limit at road works is the law. You must not exceed it.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Road works, level crossings and tramways (288 to 307), Rule 288

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026