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R2: Speed Limit

Learn the meaning of speed limit signs. Compare the pictures, read the driving guidance and follow the linked official sources.

Sign explanations are currently available in English.

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11 signs in this collection. Every sign’s meaning is free to read; a free account opens the full explanation. Study counts cover unique published English materials across all states; availability depends on your state and access plan.

11 signs

Speed limit sign (R2-1)

Speed limit

R2-1

Meaning & what to do
Unless otherwise posted sign (R2-5P)

Unless otherwise posted

R2-5P

Meaning & what to do
Citywide sign (R2-5aP)

Citywide

R2-5aP

Meaning & what to do
Neighborhood sign (R2-5bP)

Neighborhood

R2-5bP

Meaning & what to do
Residential sign (R2-5cP)

Residential

R2-5cP

Meaning & what to do
Fines higher sign (R2-6P)

Fines higher

R2-6P

Meaning & what to do
Fines double sign (R2-6aP)

Fines double

R2-6aP

Meaning & what to do
Begin higher fines zone sign (R2-10)

Begin higher fines zone

R2-10

Meaning & what to do
End higher fines zone sign (R2-11)

End higher fines zone

R2-11

Meaning & what to do
Maximum and minimum speed limits sign (R2-4a)

Maximum and minimum speed limits

R2-4a

Meaning & what to do
Minimum speed limit sign (R2-4P)

Minimum speed limit

R2-4P

Meaning & what to do

Sources & scope

Independent educational summaries by DMV One Way. Sign designs follow MUTCD conventions; state and local rules can add restrictions. Use your current state handbook and the signs on the road for the rules that apply to your trip.

Sources checked . Current guide illustrations: public-domain FHWA Standard Highway Signs. Historical illustrations: DMV One Way archive.

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