What does the black 40 with three slashes mean on a car?
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Black 40 with three slashes means lifting the 40 km/h speed limit. It belongs to the prohibition signs in traffic signs. These are signs that can impose prohibitions or restrictions on vehicles, such as no entry, no parking, no left turn, no honking, speed limits, weight limits, etc. Prohibition signs are usually circular in shape, with some being octagonal or equilateral triangles with the vertex pointing downward. Their colors are typically white background, red circle, red slash, and black pattern. The no parking sign features a blue background, red circle, and red slash. Legal basis: Article 38 of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China' states that vehicles and pedestrians shall follow traffic signals; when traffic police are directing on site, they shall follow the directions of the traffic police; on roads without traffic signals, they shall proceed under the principle of ensuring safety and smooth traffic. Article 44 states that motor vehicles passing through intersections shall follow traffic lights, traffic signs, traffic markings, or the directions of traffic police; when passing through intersections without traffic lights, traffic signs, traffic markings, or traffic police directions, they shall slow down and yield to pedestrians and vehicles with the right of way.
