Maximum Speed – Regulatory Signs Switzerland Sign 2.30
Sign 2.30
Regulatory Signs

Maximum Speed

Sign 2.30 · SSV/SVG Switzerland · Regulatory Signs

Sets the permitted maximum speed. Valid from the sign to the next junction.

⚡ Remember: Even momentary exceeding is punishable!
speed limit regulatory sign

What does the Maximum Speed sign mean?

Sign Maximum Speed (No. 2.30) means: Sets the permitted maximum speed. Valid from the sign to the next junction.

Maximum Speed – Key Rule

Even momentary exceeding is punishable!

Maximum Speed – Category Regulatory Signs

Regulatory signs prescribe or prohibit certain behaviour. They are usually round.

Why know Maximum Speed?

Signs like Maximum Speed are the foundation for understanding traffic situations. The Swiss driving licence test assesses your ability to interpret these situations correctly – knowing your signs means understanding the road.

Where does the Maximum Speed sign apply?

Sign Maximum Speed (No. 2.30) applies on public roads in Switzerland under the SSV (Road Signage Ordinance). It belongs to the category Regulatory Signs.

Maximum Speed – Foundation for Road Comprehension

Understanding signs like Maximum Speed (No. 2.30) is the foundation for reading traffic situations – which is exactly what the Swiss driving licence test assesses.

Key facts:

  • Sign number: 2.30
  • Category: Regulatory Signs
  • Meaning: Sets the permitted maximum speed. Valid from the sign to the next junction.
  • Key rule: Even momentary exceeding is punishable!

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