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Motorway Driving Rules in the UK 2025

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UK motorways have a 70 mph (113 km/h) speed limit. Smart motorways use variable speed limits shown on overhead gantries. Learner drivers can now use motorways with an instructor.

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Motorway driving in the UK

Speed limits

VehicleLimit
Cars70 mph
With trailer60 mph
Goods vehicles60 mph
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Smart motorways

  • Variable speed limits on gantries
  • Red X = lane closed
  • Emergency refuges instead of hard shoulder

Rules

  • Keep left except when overtaking
  • No stopping except emergencies
  • No U-turns or reversing
  • Minimum speed awareness

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