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Revision question · Road and traffic signs
You're driving a lorry weighing more than 7.5 tonnes on a motorway. What does this sign mean?
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Maximum speed 40 mph
Maximum speed 50 mph
Maximum speed 60 mph
Maximum speed 70 mph
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The maximum speed for lorries over 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass on a motorway is 60 mph. However, it may not always be appropriate or possible to drive at this speed, because of the weather, volume of traffic and other factors.
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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.