|
Type of vehicle |
Built-up areas* mph |
Single carriageways mph |
Dual carriageways mph |
Motorways mph |
| Cars and motorcycles (including car-derived vans up to 2 tonnes maximum laden weight) |
30 |
60 |
70 |
70 |
| Cars towing caravans or trailers (including car-derived vans) |
30 |
50 |
60 |
60 |
|
Buses, coaches and minibuses (not exceeding 12 metres in overall length) |
30 |
50 |
60 |
70 |
|
Goods vehicles (not exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight) |
30 |
50 |
60 |
70** |
|
Goods vehicles (exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight) |
30 |
40 |
50 |
60 |
* The 30 mph limit usually applies to all traffic on all roads with street lighting unless signs show otherwise.
** 60 mph if articulated or towing a trailer