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Road signsQuestion 131 of 318
An orange rectangular sign with the word MAXIMUM above a large number 70.

What does this orange sign mean?

  1. The maximum speed is 70 km/h near the work area
  2. The suggested speed is 70 km/h, but you may go faster
  3. The minimum speed is 70 km/h in the work area
  4. The speed limit ends here
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Correct answer: The maximum speed is 70 km/h near the work area

An orange speed sign has the same force of law as a white one. It is not just a suggestion.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 3, Road Signs and Traffic Signals > Identification and meaning of road signs and traffic signals, page 171

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026