HGV speed limit changes to optimise road network capacity 28 November 2014

Rules governing HGV speed limits and on-the-spot fines are to be updated across England and Wales, transport minister Claire Perry announced today.

The government plans to raise the national speed limit from 50 mph to 60 mph for trucks travelling on dual carriageways, following the increase in speed limits for HGVs on single carriageways announced back in July.

Perry says that, as of 6 April 2015, truck drivers speed limits will be better suited to the UK's modern transport network.

"It is really important that speed limits for lorries reflect the needs of a modern transport network and improved vehicle technology," states Perry.

"Britain has one of the best road safety records in the world and I am determined to ensure this continues," she says.

"This change is about ensuring rules for lorry drivers' speed limits are in line with other larger vehicles on our roads, creating a fairer and more proportionate system."

Meanwhile, the government has also today published responses to its consultation on issuing on-the-spot fines for HGV drivers who take insufficient breaks from driving.

The consultation showed clear support for government plans to give enforcement officers another weapon in the fight against irresponsible driving by both foreign and UK drivers.

Final plans are still being drawn up.

Author
Brian Tinham

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