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Speed Limits and Control Measures
- 1/18The speed limit for cars and motorcycles in built-up areas.
30 mph (48 km/h): In built-up areas, the speed limit for cars and motorcycles is 30 mph (48 km/h), as indicated by the speed limits table for vehicles on roads with street lights unless signs show otherwise.
The speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a single carriageway.
60 mph (96 km/h): The speed limit on single carriageways for cars and motorcycles is 60 mph (96 km/h), as shown in the speed limits table.
The maximum speed limit for cars and motorcycles on motorways.
70 mph (112 km/h): The maximum speed limit for cars and motorcycles on motorways is 70 mph (112 km/h), as per the speed limits table.
The speed limit for cars and motorcycles on dual carriageways.
70 mph (112 km/h): Cars and motorcycles have a maximum speed limit of 70 mph (112 km/h) on dual carriageways.
The speed limit for cars derived from vans up to 2 tonnes maximum laden weight in built-up areas.
30 mph (48 km/h): For cars derived from vans up to 2 tonnes maximum laden weight, the speed limit in built-up areas is the same as that for cars and motorcycles, which is 30 mph (48 km/h).
The speed limit for cars towing caravans or trailers on a single carriageway.
50 mph (80 km/h): Cars towing caravans or trailers have a speed limit of 50 mph (80 km/h) on single carriageways, as indicated in the table.
The speed limit for motorhomes not exceeding 3.05 tonnes on a dual carriageway.
70 mph (112 km/h): Motorhomes or motor caravans not exceeding 3.05 tonnes maximum unladen weight are allowed to travel at a speed of 70 mph (112 km/h) on dual carriageways.
The speed limit for motorhomes exceeding 3.05 tonnes on motorways.
70 mph (112 km/h): Motorhomes or motor caravans exceeding 3.05 tonnes maximum unladen weight have a speed limit of 70 mph (112 km/h) on motorways, as stated in the chart.
The speed limit for buses, coaches, and minibuses (not exceeding 12 metres in length) on built-up roads.
30 mph (48 km/h): Buses, coaches, and minibuses not exceeding 12 metres in length must adhere to a speed limit of 30 mph (48 km/h) in built-up areas.
The speed limit for goods vehicles not exceeding 7.5 tonnes on motorways.
70 mph (112 km/h): Goods vehicles not exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight have a speed limit of 70 mph (112 km/h) on motorways, according to the table.
The speed limit for motorhomes not exceeding 3.05 tonnes in built-up areas.
30 mph (48 km/h): Motorhomes or motor caravans not exceeding 3.05 tonnes maximum unladen weight have a speed limit of 30 mph (48 km/h) in built-up areas.
The speed limit for goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes on single carriageways in England and Wales.
50 mph (80 km/h): Goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes have a speed limit of 50 mph (80 km/h) on single carriageways in England and Wales, as shown in the table.
The speed limit for goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes on built-up roads in Scotland.
30 mph (48 km/h): In built-up areas, goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes must adhere to a speed limit of 30 mph (48 km/h) in Scotland.
The speed limit for goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes on motorways in England and Wales.
60 mph (96 km/h): Goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes have a speed limit of 60 mph (96 km/h) on motorways in England and Wales, according to the chart.
The speed limit for goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes on dual carriageways in Scotland.
50 mph (80 km/h): Goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes have a speed limit of 50 mph (80 km/h) on dual carriageways in Scotland, as stated in the table.
The speed limit for goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes in built-up areas in England and Wales.
30 mph (48 km/h): Goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) in built-up areas in England and Wales.
The maximum speed for articulated or trailer-towing vehicles exceeding 12 metres in length on motorways.
60 mph (96 km/h): Vehicles exceeding 12 metres in length, including those articulated or towing a trailer, have a speed limit of 60 mph (96 km/h) on motorways.
When you should reduce your speed while driving.
When road present hazards and when sharing the road with vulnerable users like pedestrians.: You should reduce your speed when the road layout or conditions pose hazards, such as bends, or when sharing the road with pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders, particularly children.