Speed limits
Speed limits
| Type of vehicle | Built up area (street-lit) | Single carriageways | Dual carriageways | Motorways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars and motorcycles(including car derived vans up to 2 tonnes maximum laden weight) | 30mph | 60mph | 70mph | 70mph |
| Cars towing caravans or trailers (including car derived vans and motorcycles) | 30mph | 50mph | 60mph | 60mph |
| Buses and coaches (not exceeding 12metres in overall length) |
30mph | 50mph | 60mph | 70mph |
| Goods vehicles (not exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight) |
30mph | 50mph | 60mph | 70mph (60 if towing an articulated trailer) |
| Goods vehicles (exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight) |
30mph | 40mph | 50mph | 60mph |
These are the national speed limits that apply to all roads unless the road signs indicate otherwise.