33.3.55. The depicted road sign has the following meaning:
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This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine concerns road safety and adherence to speed limits. In driving practice, speeding is the most frequent cause of traffic accidents, so for the theoretical exam, it is important to clearly understand the meaning of prohibitory signs and the extent of their effect, rather than relying on 'conditionally permissible' exceedances.
The question tests knowledge of Section 33 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, specifically prohibitory sign 3.29 'Maximum Speed Limit.' The rule is simple: the number on the sign indicates the maximum permitted speed, and driving faster than this value is prohibited. It is also important to remember the area of effect: from the place where the sign is installed to the nearest intersection; in populated areas without intersections — to the end of the populated area. Exits from adjacent territories and junctions with unmarked dirt roads do not cancel the restriction.
The analysis of answer options helps avoid confusing sign 3.29 with other prohibitions. Statements about 'a speed not less than indicated' describe a completely different logic (minimum speed) and do not correspond to this sign. Options about restrictions by weight or length are characteristic of other signs and are usually indicated in tons or meters, whereas sign 3.29 deals only with speed. Therefore, the correct interpretation is the prohibition of driving at a speed exceeding the specified value, and this is a fundamental knowledge for successfully passing the theoretical exam and for safe driving.
Clause 33.3 — 33 "Road Signs", 3 "Prohibitory Signs", sign 3.29 "Maximum Speed Limit"
"Sign 3.29 'Maximum Speed Limit' prohibits movement at a speed exceeding that indicated on the sign. The sign's area of effect extends from the place of installation to the nearest intersection beyond it, and in populated areas where there are no intersections — to the end of the populated area. The effect of the sign is not interrupted at exits from adjacent territories to the road and at intersections (junctions) with field, forest, and other unpaved roads, before which no priority signs are installed. The area of effect of the sign may be reduced by: • installing sign 3.30 'End of Maximum Speed Limit' at the end of its effect zone; • changing the maximum speed value on the sign. The effect of a sign installed before a populated area marked by sign 5.49 'Beginning of Populated Area' extends up to that sign."
Application: to answer the exam question, it is sufficient to know the key provision from the given wording — sign 3.29 specifically prohibits exceeding the speed indicated on it.
That is, the correct answer is "It is prohibited to drive vehicles at a speed exceeding that indicated on the sign," given that, according to the definition in the Traffic Rules, sign 3.29 'Maximum Speed Limit' directly establishes a prohibition on driving at a speed greater than that indicated on the sign.
The image shows the prohibitory road sign 3.29 “Maximum speed limit” (section 33 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine). This sign sets a specific speed limit that the driver is not allowed to exceed on the relevant section of the road.
The number on the sign indicates the maximum permitted speed in kilometers per hour. For example, if the sign shows 50, this means you must drive at no more than 50 km/h. Any speed above the indicated value is already a violation of the requirement of this sign, as it directly prohibits exceeding the established limit.
It is important to understand that the sign’s effect begins from the place it is installed and continues to the nearest intersection, and in populated areas without intersections — to the end of the populated area. At the same time, exits from adjacent territories or junctions with unpaved field or forest roads by themselves do not cancel the restriction, meaning the driver must continue to observe the speed indicated on the sign until the zone of effect ends in the prescribed manner.
The reduction or termination of this prohibition occurs only when sign 3.30 “End of maximum speed limit” is installed or when the next sign 3.29 changes the value of the maximum speed.
Therefore, the correct answer is “It is prohibited to drive vehicles at a speed exceeding that indicated on the sign,” since sign 3.29 sets the maximum permitted speed, and any excess of the value indicated on it is prohibited within its area of effect.