Speed limits
Speed limits tell you the maximum speed you should be driving at. It does not always mean that it is safe to drive at that speed. Driving at speeds too fast for the road and traffic conditions can be dangerous.
You should always reduce your speed when:
- you come to a hazard, such as a bend
- you are sharing the road with pedestrians and cyclists
- weather conditions make it safer to do so
- driving at night, as it is harder to see other road users.
Most roads which have street lighting are 30 mph, unless there are signs to say that the limit is higher or lower than this.