- Do you drive a van in the course of your employment ?
- Do you know its maximum laden weight?
- Do you know the maximum speed limits applicable to your vehicle?
Make sure you know the speed limits that apply to your vehicle at all times.
For goods vehicles not exceeding 7. 5 tonnes maximum laden weight, the maximum speed on a dual carriageway is in fact 60mph – 70 mph on a motorway (reduced to 60 if articulated or towing a trailer).
For a goods vehicle or van exceeding 7. 5 tonnes maximum laden weight, the maximum speed on a dual carriageway is 50mph and 60 on a motorway.
On single carriageways under 7.5 tonnes has a maximum speed limit of 50, and a vehicle exceeding 7.5 tonnes a maximum speed limit of 40mph.
In built up areas the maximum speed limit for all vehicles is 30mph.
Many van drivers assume that the maximum speed on a dual carriageway is 70mph, regardless of the size or weight of the vehicle, but this is not the case.
For advice about this and all other traffic offences, contact Newnham & Jordan at office@newnham-jordan.co.uk or on 0845 680 7871
