What is the leagle speed of an h.g.v. on a single carriageway main road?

Question

i know im a lorry driver i thought id ask some car drivers cause i think they are clueless
prove me wrong!

Answer 1

What planet/country/ time zone /universe are we talking?

Answer 2

Unless otherwise marked -

40mph on single carriageways
50mph on dual carriageways (with a central reservation)
60mph on motorways (but any HGV newer than 1996 must be fitted with a speed limiter set at 90km/h or 56mph)

There is actually a campaign to increase the maximum speed for HGVs, as the 40mph speed limit does cause a lot of congestion (I know, I drove artics for 15 years...)

Answer 3

Normally 40 mph if over 7.5 tonnes, but it can be less.

Hands up those who forgot fairground wagons pulling double-tralers and vehicles carrying wide loads etc.

Depending upon which category the vehicle falls under, the speed limit can be as low as 20mph, or as high as 30mph.

Large agricultural vehciles and things like mobile-cranes are also subject to lower limits than LGV vehicles over 7.5 tonnes.

Answer 4

Goods vehicles (not exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight) - 50mph

Goods vehicles (exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight) - 40mph

Answer 5

The correct answer is --50mph if below 7.5 tonnes, and 40mph if above 7.5 tonnes . Max laden weight.

Answer 6

40 mph on single carriageway
50 mph on dual carriageway without central barrier
56 mph on dual carriageway with central barrier.

The 56 mph on all other routes is the maximum speed limiter setting for an hgv.

Answer 7

30mph built up area
40mph single carriageway
50mphdual carriageway
60mph motorway

althought most lgv drivers ignore these

Answer 8

50MPH nation speed limit single carriageway 60 MPH on a duel carriage way or motorway.

Answer 9

40mph on single carriage
50mph on duel carriage
60mph on motorway (i've only just passed my test)

Answer 10

At least we are able to spell how do you fill in your tacko or time sheets.60mph