The invention relates to a speed limiter in a vehicle. The speed limiting
value which is to be complied with is set by activating a key (7) on an
input device (8) one or more times. That speed limiting value of the
predefined speed limiting values which is the next highest in relation to
the current speed of the vehicle is selected. If the current speed of the
vehicle is higher than the highest predefined speed limiting value, the
speed of the vehicle plus a speed difference is accepted as the speed
limiting value. In exceptional situations, the speed limiter can be
temporarily suspended, it being possible for an exceptional situation to
be, in particular, the upward transgression of the predefined speed
limiting value or a (rapid) depression of the gas pedal.
