Speed

One month later...



I asked in my last post if anyone knew what this sign was for here in the United Kingdom:

Amanda, had a good guess because it would appear that this road leads to nowhere, but alas this would be our "National Speed Limit" sign. Let me explain.

The above road would be a 60 mph zone. I dare you to drive 60 down that road.

But not all of these signs mean 60 mph. They vary based on the type of road you are on.

If you are on a single carriageway:

the national speed limit is 60 mph.

If you are on a dual carriageway:

or a motorway:

the national speed limit is 70 mph.

If it's not a national speed limit area then it's just whatever is posted.

Confusing much? Actually it's not so bad and makes sense, except when you have a road like the first picture and wonder who in their right mind would drive 60 down that road?