What’s the speed limit?

[Bullring]

All double cab pickups are dual purpose as they can carry passengers and loads, if they are over 2040kgs then lower speed limits apply, under the weight and it’s car speed limits.

Van speed limits and pickup speed limits explained

Info on UK speed limits for vans, also covering pickups, dual-purpose vehicles and car-derived vans - on Parkers Vans and Pickups

www.parkers.co.uk

 

[betweenthelines]

Speed awareness courses are yet another cash raising stunt.

I know a way of avoiding speeding fines and speed awareness courses.

 

[Wombat]

I know a way of avoiding speeding fines and speed awareness courses.

Don’t speed?

 

[arcobob]

I know a way of avoiding speeding fines and speed awareness courses.

Stay at home.

 

[arcobob]

Can someone tell me where a Discovery 5 commercial without rear seats would be treated for the speed limits?

Car rules apply but I feel sorry for you?

 

[Red Fred]

Sister was telling me she was burned off by a sports car which must have been doing 120 with no lights on one night on the M40. Turned out to be some RAF aircrew from Benson who had borrowed some night vision gear.

 

[arcobob]

All in the name of National security and defense dear boy

 

[spanners and hammers]

does a disco not weigh over the 2040 kg ,, not that I ever intend to go near one to check

 

[Robt]

Is the speed limit(s) on various roads for a current Hilux the same as a standard car?

I was told it was when I bought it but better half has been in a speed awareness course today (oops ?) and said they put the Reg in and I should be doubt 60 max on motorway for instance.

Completely wrong . It’s a commercial vehicle . So 50 on single , 60 on dual and 70 on motorway

 

[Robt]

Can someone tell me where a Discovery 5 commercial without rear seats would be treated for the speed limits?

It goes on tax class if you ever end up in court ( I’ve been there) so it’s a commercial and subject to my post above re speed limits

 

[Renaultman]

Same with me and my Navara double cab. They make it up as they go

Yeah just been checking mine, well over, so thought I'd check the new one. Even heavier

 

[Cowabunga]

On my speed awareness course I was told that if VAT had been reclaimed at the time of purchase it was a commercial vehicle and therefore subject to the same limits as vans.

They are wrong. If it is a crew cab pickup that weighs under 2040kgs it is a dual purpose vehicle and subject to car speed limits. VAT status does not figure in this.
If it is a single cab [it will therefore be a commercial rather than dual purpose] or weighs more than 2040kgs then lower speed limits apply on some classes of roads. 50 on standard roads and 60 on dual carriageways unless indicated to be lower by speed signs or other regulations. 70 still applies to motorways though.

 

[Renaultman]

They are wrong. If it is a crew cab pickup that weighs under 2040kgs it is a dual purpose vehicle and subject to car speed limits. VAT status does not figure in this.
If it is a single cab [it will therefore be a commercial rather than dual purpose] or weighs more than 2040kgs then lower speed limits apply on some classes of roads. 50 on standard roads and 60 on dual carriageways unless indicated to be lower by speed signs or other regulations. 70 still applies to motorways though.

As a matter of interest which of the higher spec 4 X 4 crew cabs come in at under 2040kg?

 

[Johnnyboxer]

They have made it so commercial vehicles have to slow down a bit. This is particularly aimed at the white van man who has a full load on board who wants to go 60mph everywhere.


Not all pick ups are classed as commercial though.

Not true

All pickups are commercials, classed as N1 Commercial (EU classification)

Some have a DPV exemption if under 2040kgs unladen and are double cabs

Lower speed limits came about in the 1970's when the 2 metric ton limit was introduced - so not a new phenomena

 

[Johnnyboxer]

Can someone tell me where a Discovery 5 commercial without rear seats would be treated for the speed limits?

It's a N1 class Van

Not a dual purpose vehicle as no rear seats or windows (blacked out)

50 on A roads
60 on dual Carriageway

 

[Johnnyboxer]

Car rules apply but I feel sorry for you[emoji23]

It is not, it's a Van - same as a Transit panel van ... even if it's a Disco 5

 

[Johnnyboxer]

Completely wrong . It’s a commercial vehicle . So 50 on single , 60 on dual and 70 on motorway

Not true

Under 2040 kg and a double cab it's a DPV and subject to Car speed limits

 

[Johnnyboxer]

As a matter of interest which of the higher spec 4 X 4 crew cabs come in at under 2040kg?

Check all the manufacturers data lists !

 

[essexpete]

Car rules apply but I feel sorry for you?

No not me I have a 25 Yr old Landcruiser. So why do car rules apply to a disco com?

 

[B R C]

Pretty sure car derived vans are ok at normal car regs, ie Astra van, Disco etc