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Lesser-known DVLA rule: campervans may face lower speed limits

03.05.2026 00:57 2 min 5 sources РУС
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Lesser-known DVLA rule: campervans may face lower speed limits
Original source: The Mirror

In Brief

Campervans registered as commercial vehicles can have lower speed limits in the UK. On single carriageways, the limit is 50 mph instead of 60 mph; on dual carriageways, 60 mph instead of 70 mph. Violations can lead to fines up to £1000 and penalty points.

In the UK, drivers of campervans and motorhomes may face lower speed limits than cars if their vehicle is registered as a commercial vehicle. According to DVLA warnings, on single carriageways the limit is 50 mph instead of 60 mph for cars, and on dual carriageways it is 60 mph instead of 70 mph. For light goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, the limits are similar: 50 mph on single carriageways and 60 mph on dual carriageways.

Exceeding the speed limit can result in fines up to £1000 and penalty points on the driving licence. Drivers are advised to check their vehicle's classification to avoid unexpected penalties.

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