Speed Limit Collection

Rural road sign; Methow Valley; Washington State; USA

Entrance to proving ground, Sandy Hook, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Entrance to proving ground, Sandy Hook, between c1910 and c1915.

Madrid City center, old street and buildings during sunrise in Madrid, Spain

50 MPH Signs. June 1960 M4292-002

Woman learner driver seen here behind the wheel of a Vauxhall Victor. 1st December 1959 Watscan - - 09/03/2009

50 MPH Signs. June 1960 M4292

50 MPH Signs. June 1960 M4292-001

50 MPH Signs. June 1960 M4292-003

Traffic and pedestrians in Trafalgar Square, London, 1935. Creator: Unknown
Traffic and pedestrians in Trafalgar Square, London, 1935. The last word in traffic control: Belisha Beacons, traffic lights, pedestrian safety lanes, and now - the 30 mph limit in built-up areas

Sign, Speed Limit 55, on Calico Road, California, USA

Road markings, speed limit 30 kmh, Bavaria, Germany

High speed motion, road with a sign showing the end of a speed limit of 60 km h, Neckarsteinach, Hesse, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

Sign, speed limit on a dirt road, Namibia

Sign, 30km / h tempo limit zone, autumn, city district of Mittelberg, Stadt Biberach, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wuerttemberg
Sign, 30km/h tempo limit zone, autumn, city district of Mittelberg, Stadt Biberach, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Speed limit sign at the Turkish border, Dogubeyazit, Eastern Anatolia Region, Anatolia Province, Turkey

USA, Oklahoma, Speed limit road sign, close-up (Large format sizes available)

A man looking at a 30 miles per hour speed limit sign in Birchwood, Kent. 1938

Speed limit signs in Farningham, Kent. 1939

Partially hidden speed camera
Speed camera partially hidden from view. West Midlands, UK

View of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands from San Francisco

Speedometer in a car. The gauge shows that the car is being driven at a speed of about 24 miles per hour. The fuel gauge is also seen at top left

Traffic speed camera. Computer artwork of a traffic speed camera marked by yellow and black warning stripes. The camera has been triggered by a speeding vehicle and is taking a picture

A school sign and speed limit sign in Berrynarbor, Devon, UK
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"From Rural Roads to Busy Streets: A Journey through Speed Limits" A glimpse into the past: a rural road sign reminds us of simpler times. Trafalgar Square, London, 1935 - bustling with traffic and pedestrians, speed limits already in place. June 1960 - the introduction of 50 MPH signs marks a significant step towards safer roads. Behind the wheel of progress: a woman learner driver takes on the challenge in her Vauxhall Victor. Etosha National Park, Namibia - even elephants heed the cautionary speed limit signs. Calico Road, California, USA - a reminder that they are essential for maintaining order on our highways. Neckarsteinach, Germany - high-speed motion meets an end as drivers reach the designated limit zone. Dusty roads in Namibia also bear witness to speed limit regulations ensuring safety for all travelers. Autumn hues surround Mittelberg district in Biberach, Germany; here too, a 30km/h tempo limit is enforced for everyone's well-being. In every corner of the world and throughout history, speed limits have played a crucial role in safeguarding lives and promoting responsible driving habits. From quaint rural roads adorned with simple signs to bustling city squares like Trafalgar Square back in 1935 when traffic and pedestrians coexisted under regulated speeds – these images remind us that adherence to speed limits has always been vital. Fast forward to June 1960 when society took another leap forward by introducing standardized 50 MPH signs across various regions – an important milestone towards creating uniformity and consistency on our roadways. But it's not just humans who must abide by these rules; even majestic creatures like elephants respect their boundaries within places like Etosha National Park in Namibia where cautionary signage serves as both protection for animals and guidance for visitors.