National Speed Limit

[Skids]

What's the speed limit on a road, under NSL, not in a built up area (so we're talking 60 to 70mph), dual lane one side, single lane the other side?

[McMouse]

70 if dual carriageway, otherwise 60mph.

[Skids]

This road is both dual and single lane at the same time.
(Big fan of the Globe and Laurels, McMouse).

[Davethedog]

It will be as the signage says. Not all dual carriageways are 70mph and some single lanes are 70mph.

[Count-A-Strong]

I would be interested to see an example of a 70mph single carriageway road.

[Skids]

Just found that its not a dual carriageway, just a three lane single carriageway, so the limit is 60mph. (Think my definition of a dual carriageway was a little off).

[Davethedog]

Count - A lot of country lanes are 70mph and although I may technicaly be wrong to call them single carriage they do look like it.

[New Judge]

I think you may have misunderstood the terms, Dave. There cannot be many country lanes with a dividing barrier separating the traffic in each direction.

A dual carriageway (on which the NSL is 70mph) has to have such a barrier. Roads without one, but which accommodate two way traffic not separated by a barrier are single carriageway roads and are subject to a 60mph limit when the NSL applies.

On many such roads (and indeed dual carriageways) lower speed limits often apply.

[Count-A-Strong]

Thanks new judge, you saved me a job. I suggest you buy a copy of the highway code, Dave.

[dustypuss]

Why bye it . Have this one on me.


http://www.direct.gov...Highwaycode/index.htm

[Count-A-Strong]

bye buy.

[Hopkirk]

I think it is more a physical separation required, Judge, rather than an actual barrier.

A grassed area between the tarmaced areas would qualify it as a dual carriageway, I believe.

[New Judge]

Yes, quite right, Hopkirk (hopefully not deceased!)