In the UK, drivers of motorhomes and campervans can be fined for speeding even if they do not exceed car speed limits. The issue arises when a van converted into a camper is still registered as a commercial vehicle. Such vehicles have lower speed limits: 80 km/h on single carriageways and 96 km/h on dual carriageways, about 16 km/h less than for cars. When towing a trailer, the motorway limit drops to 96 km/h. Expert Paul Gorrie advises checking the official vehicle classification before a trip to avoid fines of up to 1000 euros.
In Brief
Motorhome and campervan drivers in the UK risk fines over 1000 euros even if they stick to car speed limits, because their vehicle may be registered as a commercial van with lower limits.