Prohibition sign · R201-100
Maximum speed 100 sign (R201-100)
You may not exceed 100 km/h.
What does the maximum speed 100 sign mean?
You may not exceed 100 km/h.
What should you do?
A lower vehicle-specific speed limit still applies to your vehicle.
| Sign code | R201-100 |
|---|---|
| Sign group | Prohibition signs |
| Applies to | All learner codes (1, 2 and 3) |
| Test section | Road signs and markings |
How to recognise the maximum speed 100 sign
A white disc with a red border and the number 100.
Where you will see it
Any public road. It matches the general limit outside urban areas, and the manual’s limit for buses and minibuses.
What to do when you see it, step by step
- Do not exceed 100 km/h, and slow for bends, junctions and poor visibility.
The common mistake
If your vehicle class has a lower limit, that lower limit still applies.
About prohibition signs
Prohibition signs show what you may not do, such as overtaking, parking or turning. They are red-ringed circles. The K53 learner's test asks you to recognise signs like the maximum speed 100 sign (R201-100) and choose the correct response, so learn both the picture and the action.
How to answer a test question about this sign
- Look at the shape and colour first. They tell you the group: prohibition signs for this one.
- Recall what the sign asks of you: a lower vehicle-specific speed limit still applies to your vehicle.
- Remove the options that describe a different group of sign, then choose the response that matches the action.
Want the full explanation? Read the chapter Prohibition signs and restricted movements.
Signs it is often confused with
Learners mix up signs that look or sound similar. Compare the maximum speed 100 sign with these:
Maximum speed 120 (R201-120)A white disc with a red border and the number 120.
Maximum speed 30 (R201-30)A white disc with a red border and the number 30.
Maximum speed 40 (R201-40)A white disc with a red border and the number 40.Test yourself: Maximum speed 100 sign questions
1 What does this sign mean?
- The road descends steeply ahead.
- Pedal cycles are prohibited on this road.
- You may not exceed 100 km/h.
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Answer C: You may not exceed 100 km/h.
A lower vehicle-specific speed limit still applies to your vehicle.
Memory tip: R201-100 · Maximum speed 100
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2 Which response fits this sign?
- Select a suitable lower gear before the descent; do not coast in neutral.
- A lower vehicle-specific speed limit still applies to your vehicle.
- Use another route when cycling.
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Answer B: A lower vehicle-specific speed limit still applies to your vehicle.
Maximum speed 100: You may not exceed 100 km/h.
Memory tip: A lower vehicle-specific speed limit still applies to your vehicle.
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Maximum speed 100 sign: quick questions
What does the maximum speed 100 sign (R201-100) mean?
You may not exceed 100 km/h.
What should you do at the maximum speed 100 sign?
Do not exceed 100 km/h, and slow for bends, junctions and poor visibility.
Where will you see the maximum speed 100 sign?
Any public road. It matches the general limit outside urban areas, and the manual’s limit for buses and minibuses.
What is the common mistake with the maximum speed 100 sign?
If your vehicle class has a lower limit, that lower limit still applies.
Sign artwork: Southern African Development Community (SADC), public domain. AceK53 is an independent study aid. Always confirm test requirements with your driving licence testing centre.