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Road Safety

• Speed Limits
• Road Safety Issues
• Exploring Speed through Active Learning

Speed Limits

All speeds stated are national speed limits in miles per hour (MPH) and apply to all roads unless signs show otherwise.

The 30 mph limit applies to all traffic on roads in England and Wales (only Class C and unclassified roads in Scotland) with street lighting unless signs show otherwise)

Built up areas generally have roads with street lights. Unless signed otherwise, the speed limit is always 30mph, no matter the number of lanes.
Single carriageway is an undivided road with no central reservation.
Dual carriageway is a two way divided road with a central reserve/division that you are able to cross from side roads.
Motorway is a two way divided road with a central barrier containing slip roads. It is only possible to access a motorway via slip roads and there is no crossway traffic.

National Speed Limit Applies		Built-up Areas	Single Carriageway	Dual Carriageway	Motorway
	Road Signs
	Cars and Motorcycles including car derived vans up to 2 tonnes maximum laden weight
	Cars Towing including car derived vans and motorcycles
	Buses and Coaches not exceeding 12m in overall length
	Goods Vehicles between 2 and 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight
	Goods Vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight

* 60 if articulated or towing trailer