Van Speed limit ?
Discussion
For future reference:
1. Use a search engine.
2. Type in a query, perhaps, 'van speed limits uk.'
3. Click on a page.
4. Read answer.
1. Use a search engine.
2. Type in a query, perhaps, 'van speed limits uk.'
3. Click on a page.
4. Read answer.
0.03 seconds on google said:
"Clarification of national speed limits for vans
It is very important for drivers to bear in mind that vans (and all goods vehicles not exceeding 7.5 tonnes) are subject to lower national speed limits than cars on both single and dual carriageway roads.
Whilst a car may travel at up to 60 mph on single carriageways and 70 mph on dual carriageways vans are only allowed to travel up to 50 mph on single carriageway roads and 60 mph on dual carriageway roads."
It is very important for drivers to bear in mind that vans (and all goods vehicles not exceeding 7.5 tonnes) are subject to lower national speed limits than cars on both single and dual carriageway roads.
Whilst a car may travel at up to 60 mph on single carriageways and 70 mph on dual carriageways vans are only allowed to travel up to 50 mph on single carriageway roads and 60 mph on dual carriageway roads."
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/speedmanageme...
As above,the van that most often catches people out is the Transit Connect as it is not classed as car derived and is bound by the lower limit.
As above,the van that most often catches people out is the Transit Connect as it is not classed as car derived and is bound by the lower limit.
m8rky said:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/speedmanageme...
As above,the van that most often catches people out is the Transit Connect as it is not classed as car derived and is bound by the lower limit.
The Transit Connect is the only "small" van with a maximum gross laden weight in excess of 2 tonnes is the reason.As above,the van that most often catches people out is the Transit Connect as it is not classed as car derived and is bound by the lower limit.
From link posted above:
"There is one (small) group of vans which have the same speed limits are cars by virtue of the definitions in Schedule 6 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act of 1984. These are vans that are both derived from a car chassis and also have a maximum laden weight of no more than 2 tonnes".
Just wondering about this. At various points on the A55 the speed limit is shown as this
rather than the more normal NSL sign. Does this mean the limit is 70 for vans too, or does the restriction still apply? I'm guessing the answer is "No", as HGVs could also claim 70 is OK for them to?
The next logical question then is why show it the above way rather than as the normal NSL sign?
rather than the more normal NSL sign. Does this mean the limit is 70 for vans too, or does the restriction still apply? I'm guessing the answer is "No", as HGVs could also claim 70 is OK for them to?
The next logical question then is why show it the above way rather than as the normal NSL sign?
R1 Loon said:
Just wondering about this. At various points on the A55 the speed limit is shown as this
rather than the more normal NSL sign. Does this mean the limit is 70 for vans too, or does the restriction still apply? I'm guessing the answer is "No", as HGVs could also claim 70 is OK for them to?
The next logical question then is why show it the above way rather than as the normal NSL sign?
The A720 round Edinburgh has a 70 sign too. This has motorway restrictions in place, could it be something to do with that on the A55?rather than the more normal NSL sign. Does this mean the limit is 70 for vans too, or does the restriction still apply? I'm guessing the answer is "No", as HGVs could also claim 70 is OK for them to?
The next logical question then is why show it the above way rather than as the normal NSL sign?
simoid said:
The A720 round Edinburgh has a 70 sign too. This has motorway restrictions in place, could it be something to do with that on the A55?
The A55 has all the trappings of a motorway eg proper sliproad junctions, no instan entrance exit etc, but it's still an A-road though, not even an A55(M) type description. Just intrigued, either way I'll get a b
king if pulled.R1 Loon said:
The next logical question then is why show it the above way rather than as the normal NSL sign?
Can't speak for Scotland (the rules might be slightly different north of the border) but, for the A55 at least, ISTR that it's because sections have been designated by order as 'Special Road', despite being non-motorway. As such, the legislation applicable to speed limits on those sections differs from that for 'normal' NSL roads.SS2. said:
Can't speak for Scotland (the rules might be slightly different north of the border) but, for the A55 at least, ISTR that it's because sections have been designated by order as 'Special Road', despite being non-motorway. As such, the legislation applicable to speed limits on those sections differs from that for 'normal' NSL roads.
ok I'll ask 
So where 70 is posted as above are the van speed limits 70 or do they still go with the NSL list
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