Driver's Handbook UK & ROI 2020

United Kingdom Maximum Speed Limits*

Single carriageways mph (km/h)

Dual carriageways mph (km/h)

Built-up areas mph (km/h)

Motorways mph (km/h)

Type of vehicle

30 (48)

60 (96)

70 (112)

70 (112)

Cars, car-derived vans and dual-purpose vehicles Cars, car-derived vans and dual-purpose vehicles when towing trailers

30 (48)

50 (80)

60 (96)

60 (96)

* This is subject to change and is the drivers responsibility to be aware of the road speed limit, at the relevant time.

Republic of Ireland Maximum Speed Limits**

Regional & Local Roads (km/h)

Town & Cities (km/h)

National Roads (km/h)

Motorways (km/h)

Type Of Vehicle

30/50 30/50

80 80

100

120

Cars and light vans Vehicles with a trailer

80

80

** This is subject to change and is the drivers responsibility to be aware of the road speed limit, at the relevant time.

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