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What is the meaning of the traffic sign in the following picture?

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  1. It is a speed restriction that is intended for public transport vehicles only.
  2. The vehicle’s driving speed should not be lesser than 40 KPH.
  3. It is a speed restriction that is intended for two-wheelers and trolleys.
  4. The vehicle’s driving speed should not exceed 40 KPH.· Correct answer

Explanation

Sign 426 (a red circle with a number) limits the maximum permitted speed to the value shown. In this example, you may not drive at a speed exceeding 40 km/h. This is a prohibition, not a minimum speed.

How to approach it

Red circle with a number = maximum speed.

speedmaximummust not exceed

Common mistake

Confusing maximum speed (red) with minimum speed (blue).

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