Speed limits

ymmot replied on 09/09/2020 19:00

Posted on 09/09/2020 19:00

I have searched, without success, for more detail on UK speed limits. We have a motorhome over 3050kg so from the governmnet website I can see that we can do 30 in a 30, 50mph on single carriageways with national speed limit, 60mph on a dual carraigeway and 70 on motorways. My issue is on single carraige ways with 40 and 50mph limits and dual carriage ways with reduced speeds, there is one near us where the limit is reduced to 50mph. Also on the A17 there are several areas where the national speed limit on this single carriage way is replaced with a 60mph sign, What speed should we do here? Please could someone produce a comprehensive list for all classes of vehicles and road spped limits.

I have tried the government but had no reply. They are a lot quicker when they want tax out of us.

 

Colin

ninkumpoop replied on 02/11/2021 10:29

Posted on 02/11/2021 10:29

Suzy65 is spot on there.

Only to add that if you change from van to MH then your tax may change.

Mine is classed as MH and is N1 tax rate at £275

Van classed as PLG is £140

So make your choice £135 a year extra to go a bit faster on certain roads.

Govt website states , MH classification is soley a means of immediate identification to authorities such as Police etc.

The whole thing with this and weight is totally bizarre.

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