Who’s affected?
All drivers must obey speed limits appropriate to the vehicle and the road.
What do the regulations say?
See table below.
|
Type of vehicle |
Built-up areas mph(km/h) |
Single carriageways mph (km/h) |
Dual carriageways mph (km/h) |
Motorways mph (km/h) |
|
Car-derived vans up to 2 tonnes maximum laden weight |
30 (48) |
60 (96) |
70 (112) |
70 (112) |
|
Cars towing caravans or trailers (including car-derived vans and motorcycles) |
30 (48) |
50 (80) |
60 (96) |
60 (96) |
|
Goods vehicles (not over 7.5-t max laden weight) |
30 (48) |
50 (80) |
60 (96) |
70 (112) |
|
Goods vehicles (more than 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight) |
30 (48) |
50 (80) |
60 (96) |
60 (96) |
|
Goods vehicles (more than 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight (in Northern Ireland) |
30 (48) |
40 (64) |
50 (80) |
60 (96) |
Penalties
A minimum fine of £100 plus three penalty points. The licence can be revoked at 12 points within three years; for new drivers this is six points within the first two years. Licensed operators whose drivers habitually speed may be called before the TC.
Harrison - 29/04/2015 11:40
Bigger trucks going faster on smaller roads. seems safe