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Increased speed limit for heavy goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes: dual carriageway
Seeking views on increasing the maximum speed limit to 60 miles per hour for heavy goods vehicles on dual carriageway roads.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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We are inviting views on a proposed maximum speed limit increase for heavy goods vehicles, over 7.5 tonnes, when travelling on dual carriageway roads. The speed limit will be increased from 50 to 60 miles per hour.
Related documents- HGV speed limits on dual carriageways ministerial statement 28 November 2014
- National speed limits for heavy goods vehicles, ministerial statement 24 July 2014
- £11 million boost for hauliers as speed limit raised, press release 24 July 2014
- Examining the speed limit for heavy goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes on single carriageway roads consultation
Documents
Examining the speed limit for HGVs over 7.5 tonnes on dual carriageway roadsapplication/pdfRaising the speed limit for HGV's impact assessmentapplication/pdfConsultation Response Report: examining the speed limit for HGVs over 7.5 tonnes on dual carriageway roadsapplication/pdfRaising the speed limit for HGVs above 7.5 tonnes on dual carriageway roads Impact Assessmentapplication/pdf