Are JCB's allowed on motorways?

[Grandad Gaz]

I'm pretty sure the answer is no.

There was one on the A1(M) near Letchworth yesterday afternoon. Although it wasn't rush hour, coming up behind something doing 15mph when you are doing 70 can cause problems!

[rb5er]

If they can manage 30mph yes.

[alangla]

I've seen tractors with grass cutting equipment being driven on motorways recently, but they've had an escort from one of the roadworks protection vehicles (I.e an HGV with a large illuminated sign & giant impact absorbing bumper on the rear) so I'd say yes, but not on its own

[Grandad Gaz]

Thanks, this one was on his own, although it did have it's flashing yellow light on.

Not sure what speed it was doing. Can they reach 30mph?

[Greendubber]

some of them can manage about 50mph can't they? (Fast track type)

[lbc]

rb5er said:

If they can manage 30mph yes.

There is no minimum speed on a motorway.

Agricultural vehicles specifically are not allowed on Motorways though.

[TooMany2cvs]

lbc said:

Agricultural vehicles specifically are not allowed on Motorways though.

What was that one registered as?

[balls-out]

rb5er said:

If they can manage 30mph yes.

What makes you say that?

[Nuclear Biscuit]

balls-out said:

rb5er said:

If they can manage 30mph yes.

What makes you say that?

[cptsideways]

balls-out said:

rb5er said:

If they can manage 30mph yes.

What makes you say that?

Spot he who does not know the highway code

[Fat Fairy]

kapiteinlangzaam said:

I was wondering something similar(ish) the other day....

Under what rules do the new Renault Twizzy(sp?) fall under. Full car, or quadra-cycle?

Reason for asking is that I happened across one on the motorway causing chaos as it trundled along at 40ish mph in lane 1, truckers flashing lights, tooting and trying to avoid the bugger. The driver of the Twizzy looked petrified. Seemed like a very bad idea to take it on the motorway, and I did wonder at the time if it was legal (it shouldnt be, if it is!)

Allegedly, a Twizy can reach the dizzying velocity of 50mph (limited). I don't think I would drive one outside of town! As for looks,

FF

[Slidingpillar]

Some time in the 80s I think, the police booked a steam lorry for underspeed on the motorway. He was absolutely flat out at 28mph and causing fires on the verge from the quantity of sparks in the smoke from the the boiler.

Underspeed though was the only offence that was simple to prosecute, even though it was certainly causing a big nuisance and being driven furiously.

[Dog Star]

Slidingpillar said:

He was absolutely flat out at 28mph and causing fires on the verge from the quantity of sparks in the smoke from the the boiler.

That sounds brilliant!

[Greendubber]

Slidingpillar said:

Some time in the 80s I think, the police booked a steam lorry for underspeed on the motorway. He was absolutely flat out at 28mph and causing fires on the verge from the quantity of sparks in the smoke from the the boiler.

Underspeed though was the only offence that was simple to prosecute, even though it was certainly causing a big nuisance and being driven furiously.

That would have got interesting very quickly if the driver decided to refuse to stop

[JonV8V]

As its PH... JCB do have kit that can go fast then 30mph

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrTF3lLCxfo

[Hooli]

Dog Star said:

Slidingpillar said:

He was absolutely flat out at 28mph and causing fires on the verge from the quantity of sparks in the smoke from the the boiler.

That sounds brilliant!

I'd like to have seen that.

[jith]

Slidingpillar said:

Some time in the 80s I think, the police booked a steam lorry for underspeed on the motorway. He was absolutely flat out at 28mph and causing fires on the verge from the quantity of sparks in the smoke from the the boiler.

Underspeed though was the only offence that was simple to prosecute, even though it was certainly causing a big nuisance and being driven furiously.

It wasn't Fred Dibnah was it? Coz he would have had a pint of ale in one hand whilst steering expertly with the other, (with the occasional toot on the whistle of course)!

J

[Nimby]

Nuclear Biscuit said:

AFAICS that's a Republic of Ireland sign, not UK.

[lbc]

Nimby said:

Nuclear Biscuit said:

AFAICS that's a Republic of Ireland sign, not UK.

I thought it looked dodgy as I have never seen that sign before.

[rb5er]

balls-out said:

rb5er said:

If they can manage 30mph yes.

What makes you say that?

Just what I was told by one of the bosses at a major contractor looking after the motorway when I worked there.

Having googled it it seems that is R.O.I only but I think its pretty standard either way. Some fully laden trucks will struggle to better that speed up a hill.