The change to HGV speed limits this week will improve road safety for all road users, says the Freight Transport Association. FTA was voicing its support for the HGV national speed limit on single carriageway roads increased from 40mph to 50mph yesterday. The Department for Transport (DfT) revealed in July 2014 that the change to the national speed limit on single carriageways in England and … [Read more...]
Lorries get higher speed limit next year
The government plans to raise the national speed limit from 50 mph to 60 mph for lorries travelling on dual carriageways, following the increase in speed limits for HGVs on single carriageways announced in July this year. The announcement will ensure that as of 6 April 2015, lorry drivers have speed limits that are better suited to a modern transport network. Transport Minister Claire Perry … [Read more...]