2007-03-29 00:21:05 · 11 answers · asked by incogno 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Learner drivers CAN NOT use Motorways in mainland UK
just-passed (p plate) CAN use motorways
all users of motorways in mainland UK are subject to the same speed constraints.
45 mph on a normal (70mph) motorway _may_ be considered as dangerous driving, if it is interfering with other road users.
In some cases there are Minimum speed limits (for example, in the dartford tunnel) but there is no generally _posted_ minimum speed restrictions on motorways
2007-03-29 00:38:19 · answer #1 · answered by Vinni and beer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a full licence, no matter how shiny new it is, you can drive on the motorway up to the same speed as the rest of us (which is supposed to be 70mph). We have no R plates here, some voluntarily use a P or a green L, but they are not required by law.
Drive at 45mph when everyone else is doing 70 is more likely to get you stopped as a hazard to driving. However, it is not illegal, otherwise we would all get arrested at the roadworks and rush hour!
2007-03-29 00:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by cuddles_gb 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The R-plate legislation only applies in Northern Ireland.
R-plate drivers can drive on Northern Ireland's motorways, but must stay within their 45mph restriction.
Elsewhere in the UK, there is no restriction on new drivers.
2007-03-29 00:28:01 · answer #3 · answered by Neil 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mostly correct answers so far.
If you've passed your test you can use a motorway, put green P plates on your car if you like, it MAY make other drivers more patient with small mistakes you make.
It is illegal to take a vehicle on the motorway if it is not capable of at least 40mph (this probably doesn't apply).
Take an experienced driver with you for the first few times and don't go during rush hour times. Try to keep up to at least 60mph if it's safe to do so.
2007-03-31 02:53:29 · answer #4 · answered by seamer100 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not recommend keeping to under 45mph on a motorway - too dangerous. Plus you have will have a lot of angry drivers flashing and beeping you.
2007-03-29 07:20:54 · answer #5 · answered by WelshLad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
D'you mean someone who has passed their test but chooses to display P or R plates voluntarily (there's no legal requirement in GB)?
Certainly you can drive on the motorway without restriction, but I'd suggest 45mph may be dangerously slow; If you're nervous, take someone with more experience with you to start with.
2007-03-29 00:32:48 · answer #6 · answered by champer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What interesting answers! Neil is right, there are no R drivers in UK once you've passed your test (both parts) you can ditch the L plates and drive where you want. 45 miles ph would be incredibly dangerous on the Motorway, imagine everyone zipping about at 70mph (or more) and coming across someone pottering about at 45! Doesn't bare thinking about but it isn't illegal in itself although I believe the police could class it as dangerous driving or something similar.
2007-03-29 00:36:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Agree with Fire Foxy, but for the fact that all GB motorways have a minimum speed limit of 30mph when the national speed limit applies.
2007-03-29 04:23:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only drivers allowed on a motorway are ones with a full license after 1 year, no learners or P-Drivers.
2007-03-29 00:24:50 · answer #9 · answered by Mas 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
not sure but not at 45mph that is a dangerous
2007-03-29 00:27:48 · answer #10 · answered by S Csparky 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋