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speed limit; speed restriction
The maximum speed legally permitted on a road or in a given area. Also used more broadly for speed restrictions on data transfer, machinery, etc.
速度制限を守ってください。
Please observe the speed limit.
この道路の速度制限は時速40キロだ。
The speed limit on this road is 40 km/h.
通学路では速度制限が厳しく設定されている。
Strict speed limits are set on school routes.
USAGE:
Commonly seen on road signs in Japan. The standard speed limit on regular roads is 時速60キロ, and on expressways 時速100キロ, unless otherwise posted.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 速度制限を守る (to observe the speed limit)
- 速度制限を超える (to exceed the speed limit)
- 速度制限標識 (speed limit sign)
- 速度制限違反 (speed limit violation)