Speed Limits
In accordance with road safety rules different speed limits apply to each vehicle category for each type of road. It is essential that you familiarise yourself with these speed limits for the safety of you, your equine passengers and other road users.
|
Type of vehicle/Road Type |
Built up areas MPH (Km/h) |
Single Carriageways MPH (Km/h) |
Dual Carriageways MPH (Km/h) |
Motorways MPH (Km/h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cars & Motorcycles |
30 (48) |
60 (96) |
70 (112) |
70 (112) |
|
Cars towing trailers |
30 (48) |
50 (80) |
60 (96) |
60 (96) |
|
Goods vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes MAM |
30 (48) |
50 (80) |
60 (96) |
70* (112) |
|
Good vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes MAM |
30 (48) |
40 (64) |
50 (80) |
60 (96) |
* You are restricted to 60mph (96km/h) if the vehicle is articulated or towing a trailer.
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