Speed Limits - Vanarama’s Best Practise Guide for Van Drivers

It is important to observe the speed limit and that you are aware of what it is in relation to your vehicle. The following table states what they are clearly

Vehicle

Built Up Areas ea

Single Carriage-ways

Dual Carriage-ways e ways

Motorways

Car-derived vans and light vans

up to 2 tonnes GVW

30

60

70

70

Car-derived vans towing trailers

30

50

60

60

Vans up to 3.5 tonnes GVW

30

50

60

70

Vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes GVW

30

50

60

70

Vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes GVW

with trailers

30

50

60

60

It is important to observe the speed limit at all times. Car derived vans tend to have the same speeds as cars. Check your V5 document to see if your vehicle falls into this category.