Speed Limits and Speeding

Sticking to speed limits is not just a key characteristic of safe driving and traffic safety; it is also a legal requirement for motorists. If you are flashed by a speed camera while exceeding the maximum speed limit, you will be given a speeding ticket, fined and given penalty points on your driving license, as well as potentially being summoned to court. See our article on 'Speed Cameras and Parking Tickets' for more details on what happens if you are caught speeding.
Know the Speed Limit
It sounds like a no-brainer, but many motorists fail to stick to the speed limit. In some cases, they are not even aware of what the speed limit actually is, as they are not paying enough attention to road signs and markings.Being a safe motorist involves more than simply staying below the maximum speed limit - it will often not be practical or safe to stay on or around the maximum speed limit. As with many aspects of driving, common sense needs to be employed.
Street Lighting
Unless otherwise specified, a 30 mph speed limit is necessary in areas that are lit by street lamps.Residential Areas
Many built-up residential areas have a 20 mph speed limit to help motorists see potential hazards (such as pedestrians, children playing, parked cars and cyclists) more easily. Even if a speed limit is not in place, for safety purposes, you should drive slowly and carefully through urban areas.Motorways
The maximum speed limit on motorways is around 70 mph. There may be lower speed limits in place if there are roadworks, or if an accident means that one or more lanes have been closed off. If this is the case, it will be indicated by a road sign or overhead lane marking. It is vital that you stick to this, as temporary speed limits are introduced for safety reasons.Some motorways change the maximum speed limit to try to improve the flow of traffic on the motorway. This is usually indicated by mandatory motorway signals, which show the current maximum speed limit in a red ring.
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