Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, what's usually the speed limit on a road that has street lights?

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30 mph

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If there are no speed-limit signs, street lights in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland usually indicate a 30 mph speed limit.

In Wales street lights indicate a 20 mph speed limit unless signs show otherwise.

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Rule 124Highway Code rule · Street lighting without other signs normally indicates 30 mph in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland and 20 mph in Wales.

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