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October 2019 – Do you know your speed limits?

Variable Speed Limits – These are in use on “smart motorways” they monitor traffic flow and can make adjustments to reduce congestion.
However, tens of thousands of drivers have been penalised on UK motorways with variable speed limits. Many of those fines were given out even when the motorway was clear and the speed limit was unnecessarily reduced. A review of the way speed limits are automatically calculated is underway.

Fixed Speed Limits – These are the most common kind of limits and are generally identified by a number within a red circle. Speeds differ depending on the vehicle. The most common are:-

Cars
Built up areas 30
Single carriageway 60
Dual carriageway 70
Motorway 70

HGV
Built up areas 30
Single carriageway 50
Dual carriageway 60
Motorway 60

To keep safe and avoid speeding fines we recommend you check your speedometer regularly, especially when leaving high speed roads and try to be aware of the limits at all times.