Increased speed limit for heavy goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes: dual carriageway

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.

• 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