E40: End of recommended speed

E40 · Special regulation signs

End of recommended speed

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What it means
Ends the E39 recommendation; it does not cancel other speed restrictions.
Your action
Reassess a safe speed while keeping to applicable general and signed limits.
Common mistake
Do not read the crossed-out blue number as permission to accelerate regardless of conditions.

Source check: 2026-10-18 · Order 425 §27. Road markings order 425, 13 April 2023

E Mostly rectangular: they announce a regime, such as motorway, one-way street, zone or parking.

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