A lower speed sign can never override the standard maximum speed, because the standard rule is written directly into the law.

Explanation

Traffic signs outrank traffic rules, insofar as incompatible. A speed sign that deviates from the standard maxima wins instead

Why learners get this wrong

• Traffic signs outrank traffic rules, insofar as incompatible. A speed sign that deviates from the standard maxima wins instead

Topic: Speed: two principles without their own number (see h04 for the maxima)

Read the rule: Core: Speed: two principles without their own number (see h04 for the maxima)

Sections

• Challenge: Speed: two principles without their own number (see h04 for the maxima)
• The model: Speed: two principles without their own number (see h04 for the maxima)
• Core: Speed: two principles without their own number (see h04 for the maxima)
• Why it matters: Speed: two principles without their own number (see h04 for the maxima)
• Active recall: Speed: two principles without their own number (see h04 for the maxima)
• Teach back: Speed: two principles without their own number (see h04 for the maxima)
• Memory hook: Speed: two principles without their own number (see h04 for the maxima)

Terms

• Snelheid art63 teken boven regel
• Speed: stopping within the distance you can see (RVV art. 19)

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