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6 Posts | Latest reply on 05/10/2011 20:43:29 by Matt | Go to original / last post

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Matt

In: Veldhoven
Posts: 8053

Guys, when I was back in the UK for the KISS rally I kept seeing a weird sign on the motorways for "variable speed limit" or something (if i remember rightly). What the hell is that all about? I took it to mean I can ride really fast and claim I don't know what the variable speed limit was at that stretch lol Can someone confirm please before i come over next week again? Thanks

Message posted by Matt on 05 October 2011 at 19:22 Matt @ 05/10/2011 19:22:30

jabecs

In: London
Posts: 1243

Hey Matt click on lnk below and all will be explained

http://www.highways.gov.uk/news/25754.aspx

Message posted by jabecs on 05 October 2011 at 19:32

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Holmfirthgirl

In: Larkfield
Posts: 3156

on a few of the motorways over here - predominantly the M25 & M42 (& some others) they have variable speed limits - which is usually in peak hours or when there's congestion. What happens is that they show the speed limit on the overhead gantries & this is the MAX speed limit (60, 50 or 40 etc)- untill you see the national speed limit sign displayed (/) When these are in force the speed camera's are also in force!!

Message posted by Holmfirthgirl on 05 October 2011 at 19:33

Holmfirthgirl @ 05/10/2011 19:33:00

Matt

In: Veldhoven
Posts: 8053

what? That's always been the case. So there's nothing new, they just put up extra signs to confuse foreigners? Absolutely stupid! Everyone knows if it says 50 over the lane then that's the speed limit until told otherwise. We don't need "Variable speed limit" signs to tell us!

Message posted by Matt on 05 October 2011 at 20:11 Matt @ 05/10/2011 20:11:38

Holmfirthgirl

In: Larkfield
Posts: 3156

nah - those are just 'advisory' speed limits Matt (unless it's in roadworks) - this is now an 'enforced' speed limit & only applies on motorways where you see the Variable Speed Limit signs

Message posted by Holmfirthgirl on 05 October 2011 at 20:34

Holmfirthgirl @ 05/10/2011 20:34:58

Matt

In: Veldhoven
Posts: 8053

oh ok, glad I have my Dutch number plate then haha Thanks

Message posted by Matt on 05 October 2011 at 20:43 Matt @ 05/10/2011 20:43:29

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