What is the national speed in the UK?

What is the national speed?

When we talk about the national speed, this is the maximum speed that you are allowed to drive

depending on what kind of road you're on, what type of vehicle you're driving and whether you are towing a caravan or trailer.

The following information is for car drivers.

What is the national speed on a single carriageway?

Firstly, you need to understand the difference between a single carriageway and dual carriageway. Simply put, a single carriageway is a road that has two-way traffic which is separated by paint or lane markings.

A dual carriageway has two way traffic separated by a physical barrier such a grass verge, metal barrier or concrete barrier.

On a single carriageway road, the national speed limit for a car is 60 MPH.

If you're towing a trailer or caravan, the speed limit is reduced to 50 MPH.

What is the national speed on a dual carriageway?

As mentioned above, a dual carriageway is a road that has two-way traffic separated by a physical barrier.

On a dual carriageway, the national speed limit for a car is 70 MPH.

If you're towing a trailer or caravan, the speed limit is reduced to 60 MPH.

Written by:

Mark Zondo

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