Trial HGV speed limit increase welcomed
Trucks over 7.5 tonnes will be allowed to run at up to 50mph on the single-carriageway A9 road between Perth and Inverness after a three year trial of the higher speed limit was approved by the Scottish Parliament. The current limit for HGVs on all UK A-roads is 40mph. Scottish Transport Minister Keith Brown commented, […]
Praise Jesus.
See also
5th Dec 2013: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=114010
17th Jan 2014: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=109250
20th Feb 2014: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=110583
28th May 2014: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=114010
praise the lord ill finally be able to make it back to newtonmre for a nice night out 
Not the answer imo. Correct speeds, proper spacing and it would be fine.
Or more dual carriageway stretches?
Just far more serious carnage I think.
fredthered:
Not the answer imo. Correct speeds, proper spacing and it would be fine.Or more dual carriageway stretches?
Just far more serious carnage I think.
+1 Lets face it the majority are going to attempt to sit at 56 consequently when there is an accident they are going to be worse due to higher speeds. Eddie.
erfguy:
+1 Lets face it the majority are going to attempt to sit at 56 consequently when there is an accident they are going to be worse due to higher speeds. Eddie.
Yup. 50mph limit = drivers on the limiter because of the ■■■■■■■■ ‘10% rule’ myth.
I read the whole thing is supposed to be dual c/way by 2025. Big job!