Korean Dictionary
How to say "Speed Limit" in Korean
“Speed Limit” in Korean is 제한속도 (pronounced "jehan sokdo").
제한속도
jehan sokdo
Usage & Context
제한속도 on Korean roads is enforced by fixed and mobile speed cameras as well as police patrols. Korean expressways typically have a 제한속도 of 100-110 km/h while residential streets are often limited to 30 km/h. Speeding fines in Korea are tiered based on how much over the 제한속도 the driver was traveling.
Example Sentence
제한속도를 지켜야 벌금을 안 내요.
You need to observe the speed limit to avoid fines.
How to use 제한속도 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Speed Limit” is 제한속도, romanized as jehan sokdo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For '제' (je), say it like 'jeh' (as in 'jet'). '한' (han) is like 'hahn' (as in 'Han River'). '속' (sok) sounds like 'sock'. '도' (do) is like 'doe' (a female deer). The stress is generally even, with a slight emphasis on '속도'.
More Example Sentences
Informing a driver about the local speed limit.
이 도로는 제한속도가 시속 60km예요.
The speed limit on this road is 60 km/h.
Warning a driver about potential speeding tickets.
과속 단속 카메라가 많으니 제한속도를 꼭 지키세요.
There are many speed cameras, so make sure to observe the speed limit.
Explaining special speed limits in school zones.
어린이 보호구역은 제한속도가 시속 30km로 낮아요.
In school zones, the speed limit is low, at 30 km/h.
Cultural Context
제한속도 (jehan sokdo) is strictly enforced on Korean roads, with a pervasive network of fixed and mobile speed cameras. Drivers are accustomed to seeing signs indicating speed limits, which can vary significantly from 30 km/h in residential or school zones to 100-110 km/h on expressways. Korean navigation systems often provide real-time warnings about speed cameras and current speed limits, helping drivers avoid fines for speeding, which are tiered based on the excess speed.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
제한속도를 지키다
to observe the speed limit
제한속도 위반
speed limit violation
제한속도 표지판
speed limit sign
Related Expressions
과속
gwasok
speeding
속도위반
sokdo wiban
speed violation
속도계
sokdogye
speedometer
안전운전
anjeonunjeon
safe driving
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