South Africa’s maximum speed limit is usually 120km/h, but a remote stretch of highway allows certain vehicles to hit 250km/h.
, carmakers generally use the 250km/h stretch of highway to test vehicles in hot weather conditions before putting them in production to ensure that they continue to work even in extreme heat.
However, in a disappointing blow to car enthusiasts, only cars approved by the relevant authorities with a bright yellow sticker reading “High-Speed Test Vehicle Approved By Government” are allowed to hit 250km/h on the highway.Several well-known manufacturers, including Bugatti, Porsche, and BMW, have tested their models on the stretch of road.
The drop would see the 120km/h speed limit drop to 100km/h, while the residential speed limit of 60km/h would drop to 50km/h.Despite the push for slower roads, South Africa’s 120km/h highway is broadly in line with many developed nations. **Germany’s autobahns have no federally mandated speed limits but recommend a maximum speed of 130km/h.
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