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Road signsQuestion 89 of 318
A white rectangle with the word MAXIMUM above a large number 50.

What does the number 50 on this sign mean?

  1. The highest speed allowed is 50 km/h
  2. The lowest speed allowed is 50 km/h
  3. The advised speed is 50 km/h
  4. The average speed to keep is 50 km/h
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Correct answer: The highest speed allowed is 50 km/h

A white sign with the word MAXIMUM gives the highest legal speed. It is a limit, not an advice.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 3, Road Signs and Traffic Signals > Identification and meaning of road signs and traffic signals > Regulatory signs, page 128

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026