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What does base velocity mean?

The base speed is the speed that the driver should follow if there are no speed signs.

  • Base speed inside built-up area: 50 km/h
  • Base speed outside built-up area: 70 km/h

These are to be considered as general speed limits in situations where there is a lack of speed signs.

In built-up areas, there are usually signs showing that the speed limit is 30 km/h or 40 km/h. However, if there are no signs, the general base speed of 50 km/h applies.

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