In England and Wales, what's the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for a rigid lorry with a maximum authorised mass of more than 7.5 tonnes?
- A 30 mph
- B 40 mph
- C 50 mph
- D 60 mph
Why this is the answer
In England and Wales, vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass are restricted to a maximum of 50 mph on single carriageway roads. In Scotland, this speed limit is 40 mph.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- 30 mph — 30 mph applies where there is street lighting, not as a national limit.
- B
- 40 mph — 40 mph is the figure for some other vehicle classes.
- D
- 60 mph — 60 mph is the dual-carriageway limit for this weight.
Where this comes from
- The Highway Code — rule 124 , page 48
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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