UK Maximum Speed Limits

BUILT-UP AREAS

SINGLE CARRIAGE WAY

DUAL CARRIAGE WAY

MOTORWAYS

TYPE OF VEHICLE

MPH

MPH

MPH

MPH

CARS
(Including car derived vans & motorcycles)

30

60

70

70

CARS TOWING
CARAVANS OR TRAILERS
(Including car derived vans & motorcycles)

30

50

60

60

BUSES & COACHES
(Not exceeding 12 metres in length)

30

50

60

70

GOODS VEHICLES
(not exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight)

30

50

60

70

HEAVY GOODS VEHICLES
(Exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight)

30

40

50

60