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What's the national speed limit for a car on a dual carriageway?

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30 mph

50 mph

60 mph

70 mph

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Dual carriageways and motorways share the same 70 mph national speed limit for cars and motorcycles. If a car or motorcycle is towing a trailer, then this maximum permitted speed is reduced to 60 mph.

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Rule 124Highway Code rule · Distinguish the 70 mph car dual-carriageway limit, the 60 mph single-carriageway limit and nation-specific street-lit defaults.

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