[Talk-GB] Speed limits in built-up areas

Hi, in Germany we have yellow signs (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ortstafel) that tell you when you're legally entering a city/town/village traffic area. In such a traffic area (geschlossene Ortschaft), reduced default speed limits apply. However, the beast is completely separate from (a)

Re: [Talk-GB] Speed limits in built-up areas

On 04/12/2008 12:59, Frederik Ramm wrote: Hi, in Germany we have yellow signs (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ortstafel) that tell you when you're legally entering a city/town/village traffic area. In such a traffic area (geschlossene Ortschaft), reduced default speed limits apply.

Re: [Talk-GB] Speed limits in built-up areas

David Earl wrote: There used to be a rule that the default speed limit applied whenever there were street lights less than 50 feet(?) apart, but that was replaced by explicit signing many years ago. As far as I know that rule is still in force. In general you don't have to worry about it