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The Motorway
A dual carriageway is a
road that is separated by
a central reservation.
For further information on speed and other road safety issues you can visit the
THINK! website at: www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk or for information about the
Department for Transport visit www.dft.gov.uk
It is important to note
that for goods vehicles that
weigh more than 7.5 tonnes
maximum the limit on
motorways reduces to 60 mph.
For further information on
limits for different vehicles
please see the table at the
back of this leaflet.
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type of vehicle
cars & motorcycles
cars towing caravans or trailers
buses and coaches
(not exceeding 12metres in overall length)
goods vehicles
Built up are
(street lit)
Single
Carriageways
Dual
Carriageways
Motorways
mph
mph
mph
mph
30
30
60
50
70
60
70
60
30
50
60
70
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60
goods vehicles
(exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight)
70
*60 if articulated
or towing a trailer
30
40
50
60
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