Dual Carriageways = 70MPH, so why not this one?

[hughfraser]

Hi All,

I live close to a dual carriageway, which i thought i remembered from my test days were 60, so I looked it up, they are 70 MPH so why in earth is this one not (in the link).

https://www.google.co.uk/maps?ll=54.85067500000001...

[vonhosen]

National Speed Limit will vary depending on road type & vehicle type.

[hughfraser]

So if the Nation Speed limit vary, does that make it a 60 or 70 road?

[vonhosen]

Depends for what vehicle.

[hughfraser]

In a Renault Megane Scenic

[vonhosen]

NSL Dual Carriageway for cars is 70mph.

[AdiT]

NSL sign and a dual carriageway would indicate it's a 70mph limit... unless things are different in NI. What makes you say it's not 70?

[hughfraser]

Cheers, I would have stayed at 60 as that is what that sign means to me, i.e., when i see that sign I automatically think 60 MPH.

[hughfraser]

It was merely the sign postage that was all. But thanks for clearing that up for me. Thanks Guys

[Red Devil]

hughfraser said:

Cheers, I would have stayed at 60 as that is what that sign means to me, i.e., when i see that sign I automatically think 60 MPH.

I think you ought to have a word with whoever taught you to drive.
If you paid for lessons, you should ask for a refund. When did you pass your test?

[Hooli]

Red Devil said:

If you paid for lessons, you should ask for a refund.

+1

[hughfraser]

Learn to drive in a wee Austin Metro, passed my test in 95, and my driving instructor has since died, and no it wasnt my driving either, :-P

[AdiT]

Suggest you get a copy of the Highway Code before you get some points. NSL sign means different things depending on both type of road and vehicle.

For instance how many people hiring a Transit van know it's only legally allowed to do 60mph on a motorway? What's the limit for an HGV on an NSL country road?

[FiF]

40

But I would like to hear the logic for a Transit being 60 on motorway unless it's towing a trailer.

Every day is a school day.

[patby]

Transit van is allowed to do 70 on the motorway .

[FiF]

patby said:

Transit van is allowed to do 70 on the motorway .

Agreed but he's put the statement up there let him justify it.

[GadgeS3C]

Seeing NSL signs is becoming a distant memory - drove all the way from Thoresby to Nottingham and it was 20 miles before I saw one. I was travelling on A roads and dual carriageways - all had these Oh, & specs cameras...

Edited by GadgeS3C on Thursday 29th August 15:37

Edited by GadgeS3C on Thursday 29th August 15:38

[covboy]

Slightly O/T but does anyone know the regs for temporary limit signs through roadworks. (Spacing & positioning etc)

[A57 HSV]

The Batheaston bypass (Nr Bath) is a DC, it has a 50mph limit. Despite the spiel about them only being sited at accident blackspots etc. two speed cameras were installed prior to it's opening.

[mjb1]

A57 HSV said:

The Batheaston bypass (Nr Bath) is a DC, it has a 50mph limit. Despite the spiel about them only being sited at accident blackspots etc. two speed cameras were installed prior to it's opening.

Perhaps they designed the accident blackspots into the road, so they could install the revenue cameras?