Motorhome speed limit

[spaximus]

Just need a bit of help in getting a definitive answer on what the speed limit is on my motorhome.

It is an Iveco Van conversion with the V5 correctly stating motorhome. As I understand it the speed limit is now 60mph NSL (not 50 for a van) 70mph dual carriageway (van would be 60mph) 70mph on motorway same as a van.

Speaking with a guy when we were away he said they should be same as a van, hence my question. The maximum weight of the van is 3500kg which it appears if one is over that then the lower limit applies.

Who would be able to confirm this DVLA, VOSA

Thanks in advance for any help as I don't want to fall foul on a technicality

[i4got]

spaximus said:

Just need a bit of help in getting a definitive answer on what the speed limit is on my motorhome.

It is an Iveco Van conversion with the V5 correctly stating motorhome. As I understand it the speed limit is now 60mph NSL (not 50 for a van) 70mph dual carriageway (van would be 60mph) 70mph on motorway same as a van.

Speaking with a guy when we were away he said they should be same as a van, hence my question. The maximum weight of the van is 3500kg which it appears if one is over that then the lower limit applies.

Who would be able to confirm this DVLA, VOSA

Thanks in advance for any help as I don't want to fall foul on a technicality

At 3.5 ton motorhomes are classed as passenger vehicles rather than goods vehicles (subject to a couple of conditions regarding max number of passenger seats and not carrying good/cargo other than that required to inhabit the van). So your understanding on the speed limits are correct.

[gazza285]

A most bizarre law. Nothing in the change of use changes the van’s ability to stop, so why are the speed limits different?

A SWB Connect has lower limits than a fully kitted out LWB high top Iveco, because of different uses? It doesn’t make any sense.

[7mike]

spaximus said:

Who would be able to confirm this DVLA, VOSA

https://www.gov.uk/speed-limits

Motorhomes or motor caravans (more than 3.05 tonnes maximum unladen weight) 30 (48) 50 (80) 60 (96) 70 (112)

[Scrump]

7mike said:

https://www.gov.uk/speed-limits

Motorhomes or motor caravans (more than 3.05 tonnes maximum unladen weight) 30 (48) 50 (80) 60 (96) 70 (112)

I have a motorhome which has a max gross weight of 3.5 tonnes. I had it weighed and fully kitted out but no passengers or luggage it weighs just under 3.0 tonnes. From this I assume that the higher speed limits apply, interested to hear if I am wrong on that.

[7mike]

Scrump said:

I have a motorhome which has a max gross weight of 3.5 tonnes. I had it weighed and fully kitted out but no passengers or luggage it weighs just under 3.0 tonnes. From this I assume that the higher speed limits apply, interested to hear if I am wrong on that.

According to the Gov.UK site, that fits their definition of unladen weight so yes, should be fine. Mine's a T6 with a MAM of 2800kg, I generally stick to the lower limits as I'm a tight git and hate paying for diesel

[nagsheadwarrior]

Yes it's UNLADEN , so confusing , not the mtplm, look at your v5 spme will have the unladen weight listed, motorhomes from new do.

I did a speed awareness course and the good cop bad cop good cop boring retired traffic police inspector didn't even know this!