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derestricted

(ˌdiːrɪˈstrɪktɪd)
adj
1. (of a road or stretch of road) with no speed limits at all
2. (in Britain) (of a road or stretch of road) reverting to national speed limits
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derestricted

adj road, areaohne Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung or -beschränkung
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They have derestricted speed limiters which mean they can travel at speeds up to the national speed limit, and flashing lights have been installed for use by police forces in an emergency.
And whilst Germany is known for having some derestricted autobahns, that doesn't apply across the whole motorway network, so drivers should check the local speed limits.
The rural road is mostly derestricted (60 mph) and the limit is reduced to 40mph and then 30mph on the approach to Balmaha village.
The supercabs have a derestricted speed limiter which means they can travel at speeds up to the national speed limit, and flashing lights have been installed for emergencies.
They are fitted with derestricted speed limiters, meaning they can travel above the national speed limit, and flashing lights have been fitted by police forces to use in emergencies.
You'd be mad to approach the limit, even on a derestricted stretch of dry, traffic free autobahn, of course.
With a top speed of 142mph, it's not about to be found wanting on anything but the most ruthless section of derestricted autobahn either.
Promenaders along the bay walk have gotten used to the smell of gas fumes and noise pollution from derestricted motorcycle exhaust pipes.
This latter mechanism will be a key driver of medium-term value in North East city centres as developers take advantage of a derestricted planning framework for converting offices to residential use, effectively removing the bottom end from the market.
Over all kinds of roads, the plush model maintained its refined, upmarket air and felt relaxed as it cruised at 100mph on the derestricted autobahn.