National Speed Limits for Vans

When driving a van, be aware that the national speed limits are different from those for cars, depending on the road you are on. Lower speed limits will apply in built up areas and on many local roads. These lower limits are the same for both cars and vans.

Cars may be driven at up to 60 miles per hour (mph) on single carriageways and up to 70 mph on dual carriageways. Vans may be driven at up to 50 mph on single carriageways and up to 60 mph on dual carriageways. A dual carriageway is a road that has a central reservation separating the carriageways.

If you are driving a van on a motorway the speed limit is 70 mph, like cars, unless you are towing a trailer. If you are towing a trailer the motorway speed limit is 60 mph.

Any vehicle towing a trailer is not allowed to use the outside lane where there are three or more lanes in use in the same direction.

These long-standing national speed limits for vans are the same for all goods vehicles that have a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of no more than 7,500 kilograms (kg).

Remember, RIVAL Insurance has additional rules in place for its scheme, including age and endorsement requirements. We also exclude the use of vehicles for towing.

For the full details on the Directgov website click here...

source: Directgov website