What does the national speed limit mean?
Did you know this sign used to mean no speed limit?
UK National
Speed Limit Sign
This sign can cause a great deal of confusion due to the fact the speed limit changes depending what vehicle you are using, as well as what road you are on.
Just becuae the speed limit allows you to do 60 on rural roads doesnt means you should.
| Single Carriageway | Dual Carriageway | Motorway | |
| Car | 60mph | 70mph | 70mph |
| Pulling a trailer | 50mph | 60mph | 60mph |
| HGV | 50mph (limited to 55.9mph) | 60mph (limited to 55.9mph) | Cant use the 3rd lane if 3 or 4th lane if 4. |
| CBT Bike | Can’t use. |
The image below shows the sign for no speed limit in Germany, typically found on the autobahn. As you can see the image
This sign is commonly referred to as the ” Ende aller Streckenbeschränkungen ” (End of all speed limits and overtaking bans)
German Autobahn
No Speed Limit Sign