A car speed limiter lets you set a ceiling and tells the engine, “that’s your lot,” so you don’t creep past the limit while chatting about the footy.
Unlike cruise control, it doesn’t hold a target speed; it simply prevents acceleration past the number you’ve set, unless you floor it to trigger a deliberate kick‑down override for safety.
Most modern cars tuck the control on the steering wheel or stalk—look for LIM, a speedo icon, or settings in the driver‑assistance menu.
It’s handy in variable zones and road‑work traps, and pairs well with speed‑sign recognition where fitted (just don’t trust cameras and maps to be infallible).
If it won’t engage, check you’re above the minimum activation speed, that no driver‑assist faults are lit, and that you haven’t set the limit below your current speed.
To switch it off, cancel or turn the system off—then behave, because the right ankle is a far less reliable governor than silicon.
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