DVSA announcement

Consultation: increased speed limit proposal for HGVs The government recently launched a consultation on plans to increase the speed limit for HGVs on dual carriageways. The proposals would see the speed limit increasing from 50 mph to 60 mph. Visit GOV.UK to find out more details about the consultation and how to respond. You have until 5 September to have your say. Increased speed limit on single carriageways Transport Minister Claire Perry also recently announced the move to raise the speed limit for lorries on single carriageway roads to 50 mph. This is part of a package of measures to cut congestion, reduce dangerous overtaking and help get the country moving.