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On a motorway with a dynamic hard shoulder, where is the displayed speed limit shown when that shoulder is opened as a running lane?

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The speed limit is always 60 mph

The national speed limit applies

The speed limit is displayed above the hard shoulder

The speed limit is always 30 mph

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The speed limit is displayed above the hard shoulderThis was the right answer

A speed limit shown above a dynamic hard shoulder opens it as an extra lane. A red X or blank sign closes that shoulder to ordinary driving. Obey the displayed limit and any lower maximum applying to your vehicle; do not assume the posted number replaces a lower lorry or towing limit.

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Rule 269Highway Code rule · These are explicitly dynamic hard-shoulder examples. A red X or blank sign closes that shoulder to ordinary driving; a speed limit above it opens it, subject to any lower vehicle limit.Rule 261Highway Code rule · These are explicitly dynamic hard-shoulder examples. A red X or blank sign closes that shoulder to ordinary driving; a speed limit above it opens it, subject to any lower vehicle limit.

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