National Speed Limit on a dual carriageway

[freak_unique]

Right im currently practising for my theory test for next week - a question came up which totally confused me... What is the national speed limit on a dual carriageway for cars and motorcycles? I believed this was 60mph but it turned out to be 70 on the mock theory test which threw me off. Is this correct or is it an error on the mock theory test site i am using? See i have always been lead to believe it was 60mph and only 70mph on a motorway. Any comments would be appreciated! Cheers

[sddsddean]

National speed limit for cars and m/bikes on a dual c'way is 70mph. Its 60 on a single c'way.

[sddsddean]

This will help http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/09.htm#103

[issor]

I think you'll will find it's 60 on single and dual carriageways and only 70 on motorways.

[madman06]

it is 70 on dual carriageway and 60 on single,only 70 if sign says national speed limit sign,it got brought in about 3 years ago,like on motorways now you can do 80,10%+3,

[ianess]

If you listen to madman's advice just be certain that your speedo is 100% accurate or you will be in big trouble.
As answered elsewhere on AB, a limit is a limit and not a target to be aimed at.
If a National Speed Limit sign applies to a dual carriageway then the answer to your question is 70, otherwise take heed of local signage. One local dual carriageway in my area has a 30 limit.

[ugly_bob]

lik sddsddean's link says - It's 70 on a dual carriageway. Just make sure you're clear on the definition of a dual carriageway though. It can have one lane of traffic in each direction. And similarly a road with 2 lanes in each direction may be a single carriageway. The important thing is the central reservation. If this exists, you are o adula carriageway.

[curlyfilm]

this is one i remember

it is 70 mph UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

[wee-janine]

dual carriage way near us is 50mph in built up area and changes to 70 mph where there are no houses.

[madman06]

like ianness says make sure your speedo is %100 percent the +3 is for the dicky speedos i belive,and also ,dont know how true it is but something to do with wheel size (i.e) has the car had "14 wheels on and now as "15 wheels on

[JudgeJ]

Beware of the notion that you are "allowed" to travel at 79mph before prosecution. The 10% + 2 calculation is a guideline issued by the Association of Chief Police Officers to help their officers decide when to prosecute. It does not mean you are "allowed" to travel at 79mph. As has been said, the limit is 70mph on dual carriageways (unless otherwise signed) and you can be prosecuted if the police are sure you have exceeded this limit.

[Cockney_si]

It is 70 yes unless there are signs that say otherwise.....

It did used to be 60 on dual carriageways a while ago though when my mum passed her test.