Average Speed Check Sign - Meaning, Regulations & Safety Info #3214356 (License: Personal Use)

The sign features bold black sans-serif text reading “Average speed check” on a white background, accompanied by a standardized black-and-white icon of a speed camera. It indicates that speed enforcement is not based on instantaneous speed at a single point, but rather on the average speed calculated between two or more fixed camera locations. This system discourages sudden braking and promotes consistent, legal speeds throughout the monitored zone.

Used on UK motorways and major A-roads where variable speed limits or safety zones (e.g., near roadworks) require sustained compliance. Drivers see this sign before entering a monitored stretch, aligning with user intent to understand traffic rules, avoid fines, or prepare for route planning.