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Driving above 40 km/h is prohibited.
R-301 displaying 40 prohibits exceeding 40 km/h. It does not require travelling at exactly that speed and is not merely a recommendation. Adapt speed to conditions and observe any applicable lower limit. The displayed maximum is not a mandatory target speed.
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Driving at exactly 40 km/h is compulsory.
Keeping below 40 km/h is only recommended; exceeding it is permitted.
Driving above 40 km/h is prohibited.
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