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What's the speed limit on a motorway for a car towing a trailer?

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The maximum permitted speed for a car on a motorway is 70 mph, but if a car is towing a caravan or trailer, the speed limit is reduced to 60 mph. Also, vehicles towing trailers may not use the right-hand lane of a motorway that has more than two lanes.

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Rule 124Highway Code rule · A car towing a trailer is limited to 60 mph on a motorway unless a lower signed limit applies.

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