Caravan & Motorhome Speed Limits for the UK & Europe

Whether you’re driving in a motorhome or with a caravan, there are specific speed limits you need to be aware of.

For safety reasons, the speed limits for these vehicles are generally lower than for regular cars.

Visit this page for more helpful tips on how to stay safe whilst driving a motorhome.

This guide will tell you everything you need to know about caravan and motorhome speed limits in the UK – and throughout Europe.

Caravan speed limits in the UK

If you’re towing a caravan, then these are the UK limits you should know about:

Built-up Areas	30 mph
Single Carriageways	50 mph
Dual Carriageways	60 mph
Motorways	60 mph

Built-up areas are normally limited to 30 mph in the UK anyway – for every type of vehicle.

Occasionally this may be lowered to 20 mph (such as in areas with schools). Here, you can also drive at a maximum of 20 mph.

Motorhome speed limits in the UK

The motorhome speed limit will depend on the size/weight of the vehicle.

A motorhome that weighs under 3.05 tonnes will have to abide by the following speed limits:

Built-up Areas	30 mph
Single Carriageways	60 mph
Dual Carriageways	70 mph
Motorways	70 mph

Whilst a motorhome that weighs more than 3.05 tonnes will have to abide by these speed limits:

Built-up Areas	30 mph
Single Carriageways	50 mph
Dual Carriageways	60 mph
Motorways	70 mph

Again, be on the lookout for 20 mph zones in built-up areas.

 

Caravan speed limits for Europe

If you’re lucky enough to be travelling through Europe, then you’ll also need to be aware of the caravan speed limits in various European countries.

Obviously it changes from country-to-country. So we’ve compiled a list of the different speed limits you need to be aware of if you’re towing a caravan.

Motorhome Speed Limits for Europe

Again, motorhome speed limits can be different to caravan speed limits. Although they may occasionally be the same.

Below is a list of speed limits for motorhomes in various European countries. It’s important to have these at hand to ensure your safety throughout your trip.

To keep up-to-date with the speed limits for a motorhome, visit the government website.

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*April 2014