New vans and trailers limits
14th June 1986, Page 6
14th June 1986
Page 6
Page 6, 14th June 1986
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• Light vans towing trailers and caravans will soon be permitted to drive faster, Junior Transport Minister Peter Bottomley has announced.
The change, for which a date has still to be fixed, will apply on motorways and dual carriageways only and will raise the limit from 50mph to 60mph. This keeps them tOmph behind the national speed limit of 70mph.
Bottomley said: "I am satisfied that these new limits allow for safe maximum speeds in normal conditions and that they will not have an adverse effect on road safety."
The limits apply where the combination of vehicle and trailer does not exceed 7.5 tonnes GIW.