Drivers Advice

Recognising 30mph Zones

• In a built up area with street lamps, the limit is 30mph unless an alternative speed is displayed backed up by small reminder signs.
• 30mph zones are only signed as you enter them. There are no reminder signs in areas with a 30mph limit or where the national speed limit applies. So, if you are in doubt, drive at a speed that keeps you below 30mph in built up areas.

Try 3rd Gear in 30mph Zones

• Sometimes it can be a struggle to stay below 30mph, particularly in modern, quiet vehicles, or if your car has a powerful engine.
• Try using 3rd gear to control your speed. The natural speed of a car in 3rd should keep you around 30mph or below and will reduce the likelihood of accidentally slipping over the limit.

Responsibility

• Missing a speed limit change or not knowing the limit is not an excuse. It’s your responsibility to know the limit and stay within it. Keep a lookout for changes in the speed limit. Some typical situations at which a change is likely are: a change in the road layout, on entering or leaving a built up area or just before or after a junction.

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