End of Recommended Maximum Speed
The sign indicates that the recommendation for the maximum speed has ended.
When You See This Sign
When you see the sign you should understand that a previously recommended maximum speed no longer applies, but that no legal speed changes have automatically occurred. Look for applicable speed signs and adjust your speed according to traffic, road conditions and visibility instead of assuming you can drive faster.
Rules & Regulations
- The sign indicates that the previously recommended maximum speed (e.g. sign E13) no longer applies from the point where E14 is posted.
- The sign's recommendation is not a legally binding speed limit; legal or temporary speed restrictions that are in force remain until they are explicitly revoked with a corresponding prohibitory sign.
- When the recommended maximum speed ends, the driver must choose a speed based on applicable speed limits, road and visibility conditions, and the nature of the traffic.
- E14 only affects the recommended speed and should be interpreted together with other road signs; it does not repeal other traffic rules.
Tips for Drivers
- Immediately look for new speed signs or other road indicators that show the applicable speed limit and follow them.
- Do not automatically increase your speed when you see the sign — let the road standard, visibility and traffic determine whether you can or should drive faster.
- Be especially attentive if the sign is located near construction zones, built-up areas, or intersections where the recommendation previously helped to reduce speed.
- Use your mirrors and check the traffic behind you before changing speed; other drivers may mistakenly assume it is clear to accelerate.
Common Mistakes
- Believing that the sign means a legal speed limit has ended — it only affects a previous recommendation.
- Immediately increasing speed to much higher levels just because the recommendation ends, without checking applicable speed limits or road conditions.
- Confusing E14 with signs that revoke prohibitions or mandatory orders (for example, the end of a speed limit) and misinterpreting which rules apply.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: End of Recommended Maximum Speed
What does this sign mean for traffic ahead?
- A The recommended maximum speed ends.
- B A mandatory speed limit begins.
- C Overtaking is prohibited ahead.
- D The road becomes a motorway.
Exam Tip
On the theory test a question may try to trick you by asking whether E14 means that a legal speed limit ends; the correct answer is that only the recommended speed ends, not a statutory limit.
Did You Know?
E14 is mainly used to cancel a previous recommendation (E13) and is informational rather than regulatory, making it less intrusive but often confusing for new drivers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does E14 mean I can drive as fast as I want?
No. E14 only cancels a previous recommendation and does not mean that all speed rules have ended. You must still obey statutory speed limits and adapt your speed to the conditions.
How does E14 differ from a sign that cancels a speed limit?
E14 applies to a recommendation and is informational, whereas a sign that cancels a speed limit (a regulatory sign) changes a statutory limit. They therefore have different legal weight and should not be confused.
Do I need to slow down when I see E14?
Not automatically, but you should not increase your speed without first checking what applies. E14 only signals that the previous recommendation has ended; assess the road and traffic conditions and follow any speed signs.
Is E14 always placed near the sign that recommended the maximum speed?
Usually E14 is placed adjacent to or after the zone where the recommendation previously applied to make the end clear. But placement can vary depending on location and local conditions, so pay attention to the signs in the surroundings.
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