Speed limits for 'Private Light goods'

Landrover could be classed as a van ?

3.5t for private use, classed as private light goods,

50 Single 60 Dual 70 motorway ? :blush:

Yes, depending how they are registered, I have a few LR mates who have to adhere to lower speeds for that reason.
They are commercial spec.

Drift:
Yes, depending how they are registered, I have a few LR mates who have to adhere to lower speeds for that reason.
They are commercial spec.

Could it be argued if I got a ticket on motorway for 70 maybe ? :S

Not if you are registered as commercial :frowning:

Does anyone know what ambulances are classed as?, I’m moving them between stations thinking 60mph on dual C and 70 on motorways like with heavy vans.

LGV C1, I am pretty sure as the wifes mate is an ambulance driver and she recently had to take an LGV test to get the promotion.

robguildford:
Does anyone know what ambulances are classed as?, I’m moving them between stations thinking 60mph on dual C and 70 on motorways like with heavy vans.

Used to drive an ambulance at times in my last job…50…60…70 is correct.

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And after reading a lot of the above I’m still not sure. I always understood Land Rovers fell under the general purpose vehicle category, but it seems since 2009/2011 (dependent on which of the above you read) that all new 110’s are classed as commercial.

voodoo1:
Landrover could be classed as a van ?

3.5t for private use, classed as private light goods,

50 Single 60 Dual 70 motorway ? :blush:

Get a Series I,II or III, you won’t need to worry about those limits :wink:

Denis F:
Get a Series I,II or III, you won’t need to worry about those limits :wink:

I don’t know, I think the wind is strong enough today. :laughing:

voodoo1:
Landrover could be classed as a van ?

AIUI a van needs to be designed to primarily carry goods, if not it falls into the car or dual purpose vehicle category. Taxation class may be the root cause of these speed limit anomalies but I’m not convinced they’re relevant today.

Believe it comes down to the GVW of the vehicle (below comes from the Highway Code web site):

Built-up areas mph (km/h) Single carriageways mph (km/h) Dual carriageways mph (km/h) Motorways mph (km/h)
Cars and vehicles
(including dual-purpose vehicles
and car-derived vans
up to 2 tonnes max laden weight) 30 (48) 60 (96) 70 (112) 70 (112)

Goods vehicles (not more than
7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight) 30 (48) 50 (80) 60 (96) 70 (112) - If articulated, or towing a trailer, limit is 60 (96)

Be aware therefore of the lower limits on single carriageways and dual carriageways if the vehicle is classed as dual-purpose or a CDV.
Also means all the Sprinters you see doing 70 on the A14 etc. are speeding!

Bet this opens a can of worms

nvHerman:
Bet this opens a can of worms

I bet it does. You quote:

Cars and vehicles 30 (48) 60 (96) 70 (112) 70 (112)
(including dual-purpose vehicles and car-derived vans up to 2 tonnes max laden weight)

But then say:

Be aware therefore of the lower limits on single carriageways and dual carriageways if the vehicle is classed as dual-purpose or a CDV.