Variable speed limits – what, where and how?

Understand variable speed limits - signs, motorway use, weather/queue control and how to adapt.

Variable limits improve safety and flow.

Overview

Where used

  • Motorways with lane control
  • Tunnels and bridges
  • Weather, congestion or incidents

Lane speed

Your responsibilities

  • Obey displayed limits per lane
  • Expect lower limits with poor weather
  • Increase margins: distance and time

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