Speed and speed limits

A vehicle's speed must always be adapted to the conditions, with particular regard for the safety of others. The driver must take into account the condition of the road, the weather, visibility, the condition and load of the vehicle, and the general traffic situation.

Speed must never be so high that the driver loses control of the vehicle. The driver must be able to stop within the distance visible ahead of the vehicle and anticipate any obstacles.

When switching from high beam (full beam) to low beam (dipped beam), speed must be adjusted to suit the reduced visible distance.

• The driver must not, without reasonable cause, drive at an unnecessarily low speed or make sudden braking that obstructs the normal driving of others
• In poor weather conditions, speed must be adapted so that other road users avoid being splashed as far as possible

• In the event of a breakdown or engine failure where the car poses a danger or nuisance to traffic, a warning triangle must be set up immediately
• On ordinary roads, the triangle is placed at least 50 metres before the car
• On motorways, the triangle is placed at least 100 metres before the car

The sign marks an area where the Road Traffic Act rules for a built-up area apply.

• The geographic town name may be shown in Danish as well as in English or an official language of a neighbouring country
• The sign may be designed as a supplementary panel and may be placed beneath sign C 56 (End of local speed limit)

The sign indicates a local speed limit for a specific stretch of road under section 42 of the Road Traffic Act.

• The limit applies regardless of the rules in section 16(2) and continues until it is lifted
• The speed limit can be further specified with a weight indication on a supplementary panel