Step 2 - Road signs and markings explained » Warning signs

Name:

“Bump for speed limitation”

Meaning (important information):

This sign warns that a bump follows placed on the carriageway with the intention of imposing speed reduction, these are also called “speed bumps” and are installed in the area of objectives with special character (such as: schools, hospitals etc.).

The sign “Bump for speed limitation” is preceded by the sign “Speed limit”, and in some cases both can be found installed on the same support. The traffic regulation obliges that when driving on uneven roads, signalled as such, you must drive with a speed that does not exceed 30 km/h in the urban area or 50 km/h outside built-up area.

Placement (additional information):

When approaching a bump, with the intention of imposing speed reduction when passing in front of objectives with special character (schools, hospitals etc.) and it is preceded by the sign figure “Speed limit”.

Other useful information (additional information):

Regulation** - Article 123

The driver of the vehicle is obliged to drive with a speed that does not exceed 30 km/h in the urban area or 50 km/h outside built-up area, in the following situations:
f) on uneven roads, signalled as such;

Find more about “speed reduction and maximum speed limits” in this Audio-Video 3D lesson --> Road Traffic Code - Driving speed

** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Road Traffic Code Regulation)