TIPS FOR KEEPING WITHIN THE SPEED
LIMITS
- Have a look at the Highway Code.
Most people have not looked at it since passing their test and many
are unaware of section 103:
'Street lights usually mean that there is a 30 mph speed limit
unless there are signs showing another limit' (Class C and
unclassified roads)
- This is more relevant in built-up areas such as Westburn Road, North
Esplanade West and Great Southern Road in
Aberdeen.
- Familiarise yourself with the
national speed limits for each type of road and particularly for each
class of vehicle.
Visit
www.highwaycode.gov.uk, see below or email Nescamp to request an
in-vehicle 'know
your limits' sticker.
- Remember that national speed
limits can be overridden by the local authority and speed limits
present at road works are lawful.
- Plan your journey with plenty of
time and remember 'is arriving a few minutes sooner really worth
endangering yourself and others'?
- Check your speedometer as you
would check your mirrors, always keep a check on what speed you are traveling
at.
- Slow down gradually before
entering a lower speed limit area, use the count down markers to
assist a gradual reduction.
- And remember THE SPEED LIMIT IS
NOT A TARGET, drive at a speed within the limit that is safe for the
conditions and which you feel safe at.
National Speed Limits:
|
Type of
vehicle |
Built-up
areas
|
Single
carriageways
|
Dual
carriageways
|
Motorways
|
Cars
(including car derived vans and motorcycles) |
30
|
60
|
70
|
70
|
Cars
towing caravans or trailers
(including car derived vans and motorcycles) |
30
|
50
|
60
|
60
|
Buses
and 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*
|
Goods
vehicles
(exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight)
|
30
|
40
|
50
|
60
|
|
|
All speeds are in Miles Per Hour
The 30 mph
limit applies to all traffic on all roads with street lighting,
unless signs show otherwise (Highway Code, Sect:103)
*60
mph if articulated or towing a trailer |
|