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What is the national motorway speed limit for a goods vehicle with a maximum authorised mass over 7.5 tonnes?

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50 mph (80 km/h)

55 mph (88 km/h)

60 mph (96 km/h)

70 mph (112 km/h)

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60 mph (96 km/h)This was the right answer

The national motorway limit for this goods vehicle is 60 mph. Maximum authorised mass, not its actual load today, identifies the category. Obey any lower displayed limit and drive more slowly when conditions require. A speed limiter setting does not authorise exceeding any road limit.

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Rule 124Highway Code rule · These specified over-7.5-tonne goods vehicles have 50 mph single and 60 mph dual limits in England and Wales, and a 60 mph motorway limit; Scotland differs on single and dual roads.Use the speed limit for this vehicle and countryReviewed guidance summary · These specified over-7.5-tonne goods vehicles have 50 mph single and 60 mph dual limits in England and Wales, and a 60 mph motorway limit; Scotland differs on single and dual roads.

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