The limits in South Africa at a glance, and what Ghost knows about the cameras there.
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Yes, there are speed cameras in South Africa. Ghost knows 457 of them. Cars are limited to 60 km/h in built-up areas in South Africa, and motorways are set at 120 km/h.
General speed limits for cars in South Africa
Road type
Cars
Built-up areas
60 km/h
Outside built-up areas
100 km/h
Motorways
120 km/h
Driving side
Left
The sign on the road always applies.
Local authorities can change these limits, so the posted sign always applies.
Cameras in the Ghost database
Speed cameras: 265
Red-light cameras: 139
Speed and red-light cameras: 53
Questions and answers
Are there speed cameras in South Africa?
Yes, there are speed cameras in South Africa. Ghost knows 457 of them.
What is the speed limit in South Africa?
Cars are limited to 60 km/h in built-up areas in South Africa, and motorways are set at 120 km/h.
Do they use km/h or mph in South Africa?
Speed limits in South Africa are posted in km/h.
Which side of the road do you drive on in South Africa?
You drive on the left in South Africa.
Does Ghost work in South Africa?
Yes. Ghost warns you about known fixed speed cameras and average-speed zones in South Africa, and the data stays on your phone when the signal drops.
