Revision question · Motorway rules

What's the national speed limit for a car or motorcycle on a motorway?

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50 mph

60 mph

70 mph

80 mph

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The national speed limit for a car or motorcycle on a motorway is 70 mph. Lower speed limits may be in force; for example, at roadworks. Variable speed limits also operate in some areas when the motorway is very busy. Cars or motorcycles towing trailers are subject to a lower speed limit.

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National limits for cars and cars towing trailersReviewed guidance summary · The current government table supplies the actual values; the imported text-only Rule 124 lacks the table cells.

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