Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung

speed restriction, speed limit

noun ge-SHVIN-dig-kyts-be-gren-tsoong Rare

Usage Note

Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung is the official legal term for a speed limit, used in legislation and police reports. The everyday synonym Tempolimit is more common in speech; both terms appear on information boards. Temporary Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzungen during road works are set by movable signs.

Examples

"Die Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung auf dieser Strecke beträgt 60 km/h."

Natural Translation

The speed limit on this stretch is 60 km/h.

Literal Translation

The speed-restriction on this stretch amounts to 60 km/h.

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