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Check what you know
Did you know?
- The speed limit on a motorway is 70 mph (where national speed limit applies). Large vehicles and vehicles towing trailers have a speed limit of 60mph unless other limits are shown.
- If caught speeding on a motorway, a driver could be fined up to £2,500.
- Unless directed to do so by a Police or Traffic Officer, drivers must not reverse along any part of a motorway. If you have missed your exit, or have taken the wrong route, carry on to the next exit.
- Vehicles with trailers,
- Speed-limited goods vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes,
- Any vehicle over 7.5 tonnes,
- Speed-limited vehicles meant to carry more than 8 passengers.
In the event of a fallen item or other obstruction on a motorway, drivers should stop in a place of relative safety and contact the emergency services to report the incident and request help. They must not attempt to retrieve items that fall from a vehicle or attempt to move an obstruction.
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Motorways:
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Motorways have reflective coloured studs which are designed to guide drivers when driving at night:
Red – hard shoulder
Amber – central reservation
White – mid-lane
Green – slip road
In addition to the standard motorway with a hard shoulder, there are three other types of motorways that you may drive on:
- Dynamic hard shoulder: the hard shoulder is temporarily open.
- All lane running: the full width of the road is usable with emergency areas.
- Controlled motorway: with 3 or more lanes, a hard shoulder and variable speed limits.
variable speed limits allow National Highways to adjust the speed limit on a motorway during busy periods. The current speed limit is displayed on overhead signs.
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