What is the limit on overspeed? Company keeps giving me infringement on it at 57-58 mph some trucks do 57 on limiter

[ColliFraser]

What is the limit on overspeed? Company keeps giving me infringement on it at 57-58 mph, some trucks do 57 on limiter.

[Jongentum]

Individual to each company. Friday there is no limit.

[Bosweep]

Overspeed is usually going over what the limit on the truck is. You can get infringements when it records you over speeding for over 30 seconds.
No limit as such, but you are over speeding as soon as go over the recorded limit on truck. I’ve only known trucks to be limited to 56 max. (Or 52/53)

[KoKolluper]

Overspeed is usually going over what the limit on the truck is. You can get infringements when it records you over speeding for over 30 seconds.
No limit as such, but you are over speeding as soon as go over the recorded limit on truck. I’ve only known trucks to be limited to 56 max. (Or 52/53)

the irish boys seems to fly past, im 56 limited

[Bosweep]

Overspeed is usually going over what the limit on the truck is. You can get infringements when it records you over speeding for over 30 seconds.
No limit as such, but you are over speeding as soon as go over the recorded limit on truck. I’ve only known trucks to be limited to 56 max. (Or 52/53)

the irish boys seems to fly past, im 56 limited

yea I’ve gone past someone, and their speedo says 56, and mine is at 56 too.
Cant work out why it happens.
But I’m keeping my license clean lol

[AivareeA1]

That's not an infringement. Yes they are limited from 52-56 mph. You are allowed to go up to 60. We had exactly same argument in our place

[daryse1321]

That's not an infringement. Yes they are limited from 52-56 mph. You are allowed to go up to 60. We had exactly same argument in our place

have it at ours I argue the toss it’s a Europe thing not a uk law

[AivareeA1]

That's not an infringement. Yes they are limited from 52-56 mph. You are allowed to go up to 60. We had exactly same argument in our place

have it at ours I argue the toss it’s a Europe thing not a uk law

exactly. How many times you been in Europe driving I can tell I'm not been there I I reckon you neither why we have to go by European driving law when we not in Europe any more

[Jrba]

That's not an infringement. Yes they are limited from 52-56 mph. You are allowed to go up to 60. We had exactly same argument in our place

The speed limit for HGVs in Germany is 50mph, but you try sitting at 50mph, every other wagon is overtaking you.

[JERENFRo]

That's not an infringement. Yes they are limited from 52-56 mph. You are allowed to go up to 60. We had exactly same argument in our place

The speed limit for HGVs in Germany is 50mph, but you try sitting at 50mph, every other wagon is overtaking you.

the speed limit for trucks in Italy is also, 80 kph (50 mph) the only drivers that stick to it are the Eastern European drivers, everyone else cracks on at 90kph.

[Jrba]

That's not an infringement. Yes they are limited from 52-56 mph. You are allowed to go up to 60. We had exactly same argument in our place

The speed limit for HGVs in Germany is 50mph, but you try sitting at 50mph, every other wagon is overtaking you.

the speed limit for trucks in Italy is also, 80 kph (50 mph) the only drivers that stick to it are the Eastern European drivers, everyone else cracks on at 90kph.

the damned Lithuanians are the worst.

[JERENFRo]

The speed limit for HGVs in Germany is 50mph, but you try sitting at 50mph, every other wagon is overtaking you.

the speed limit for trucks in Italy is also, 80 kph (50 mph) the only drivers that stick to it are the Eastern European drivers, everyone else cracks on at 90kph.

the damned Lithuanians are the worst.

they are

[stevcotter]

That's not an infringement. Yes they are limited from 52-56 mph. You are allowed to go up to 60. We had exactly same argument in our place

we not in EU but still in Europe lol

[SuttoIrrefon]

That's not an infringement. Yes they are limited from 52-56 mph. You are allowed to go up to 60. We had exactly same argument in our place

because some drivers still go to Europe and we still get European drivers coming here. I’ve heard they are doing two different versions of the CPCs a uk based one and the European one for driver who still go into Europe.

[Jacstar-Ci]

That's not an infringement. Yes they are limited from 52-56 mph. You are allowed to go up to 60. We had exactly same argument in our place

The speed limit for HGVs in Germany is 50mph, but you try sitting at 50mph, every other wagon is overtaking you.

even the Pols do 85 in Germany…but if you do get behind one doing 80 in a no overtake stretch

[AivareeA1]

That's not an infringement. Yes they are limited from 52-56 mph. You are allowed to go up to 60. We had exactly same argument in our place

because some drivers still go to Europe and we still get European drivers coming here. I’ve heard they are doing two different versions of the CPCs a uk based one and the European one for driver who still go into Europe.

I heard that you but as I'm aware it's not getting done before end of 2024-2025

[laudy1916]

That's not an infringement. Yes they are limited from 52-56 mph. You are allowed to go up to 60. We had exactly same argument in our place

we are still in Europe you plank

[TursKyos]

That's not an infringement. Yes they are limited from 52-56 mph. You are allowed to go up to 60. We had exactly same argument in our place

United Kingdom will always be in Europe, we left the EU

[daryse1321]

That's not an infringement. Yes they are limited from 52-56 mph. You are allowed to go up to 60. We had exactly same argument in our place

have it at ours I argue the toss it’s a Europe thing not a uk law

exactly. How many times you been in Europe driving I can tell I'm not been there I I reckon you neither why we have to go by European driving law when we not in Europe any more

The uk speed limit is 60 for a truck

[stappMOTO]

have it at ours I argue the toss it’s a Europe thing not a uk law

exactly. How many times you been in Europe driving I can tell I'm not been there I I reckon you neither why we have to go by European driving law when we not in Europe any more

The uk speed limit is 60 for a truck

but construction and use regulations is 56mph.thats the law you are breaking xxxx

[Rodhambi]

have it at ours I argue the toss it’s a Europe thing not a uk law

exactly. How many times you been in Europe driving I can tell I'm not been there I I reckon you neither why we have to go by European driving law when we not in Europe any more

The uk speed limit is 60 for a truck

only 60mph if older vehicle and only up to 7.5t . 56mph is the law - including downhill !!

[MalGutsy]

exactly. How many times you been in Europe driving I can tell I'm not been there I I reckon you neither why we have to go by European driving law when we not in Europe any more

The uk speed limit is 60 for a truck

only 60mph if older vehicle and only up to 7.5t . 56mph is the law - including downhill !!

7.5t speed limit is 70

[martive]

exactly. How many times you been in Europe driving I can tell I'm not been there I I reckon you neither why we have to go by European driving law when we not in Europe any more

The uk speed limit is 60 for a truck

only 60mph if older vehicle and only up to 7.5t . 56mph is the law - including downhill !!

it isn't law

[AivareeA1]

The uk speed limit is 60 for a truck

only 60mph if older vehicle and only up to 7.5t . 56mph is the law - including downhill !!

7.5t speed limit is 70

every commercial vehicle over 3.5 t needs a taczxho card and limited on UK motorways 60 mph dual and single 50 mph when dual carriage way have barriers then speed limit is 60 mph . Same rules is for a van what is under 3.5 t except motorways and dual carriage way what separated whit barriers

[MalGutsy]

only 60mph if older vehicle and only up to 7.5t . 56mph is the law - including downhill !!

7.5t speed limit is 70

every commercial vehicle over 3.5 t needs a taczxho card and limited on UK motorways 60 mph dual and single 50 mph when dual carriage way have barriers then speed limit is 60 mph . Same rules is for a van what is under 3.5 t except motorways and dual carriage way what separated whit barriers

you’re wrong twice now. You don’t need a tacho card to drive a commercial vehicle over 3.5t. You can use a tachograph, the original discs and you only need that in if you are driving the commercial vehicle for commercial purposes. Speed limit is 70 for 7.5t and under, just happens the modern ones have restricters fitted. Upto around 1996 7.5ers were not restricted or governed.

[AivareeA1]

7.5t speed limit is 70

every commercial vehicle over 3.5 t needs a taczxho card and limited on UK motorways 60 mph dual and single 50 mph when dual carriage way have barriers then speed limit is 60 mph . Same rules is for a van what is under 3.5 t except motorways and dual carriage way what separated whit barriers

you’re wrong twice now. You don’t need a tacho card to drive a commercial vehicle over 3.5t. You can use a tachograph, the original discs and you only need that in if you are driving the commercial vehicle for commercial purposes. Speed limit is 70 for 7.5t and under, just happens the modern ones have restricters fitted. Upto around 1996 7.5ers were not restricted or governed.

I didn't know that . Thanks for letting me know

[MarosHydros]

exactly. How many times you been in Europe driving I can tell I'm not been there I I reckon you neither why we have to go by European driving law when we not in Europe any more

The uk speed limit is 60 for a truck

only 60mph if older vehicle and only up to 7.5t . 56mph is the law - including downhill !!

law is 60mph on UK motorways, not 56mph.

[cowMadd]

That's not an infringement. Yes they are limited from 52-56 mph. You are allowed to go up to 60. We had exactly same argument in our place

you forgot Scotland is in the UK so don't do 50 on A roads.

[BBellPerson]

That's not an infringement. Yes they are limited from 52-56 mph. You are allowed to go up to 60. We had exactly same argument in our place

correct

[huntForlife]

Motorway is 60 so do it

[WessBEyou]

You’re allowed to do 60mph on motorways!!

[Jongentum]

You’re allowed to do 60mph on motorways!!

and dual carriageways

[Brolls-Tough]

You’re allowed to do 60mph on motorways!!

yes true but in. Newer lorrys with speedlimeter fitted the top speed 56 90k blame the EU

[Henryx]

You’re allowed to do 60mph on motorways!!

yes true but in. Newer lorrys with speedlimeter fitted the top speed 56 90k blame the EU

it’s a good job as that’s too fast with some of the standards of driving these days is atrocious could you imagine these days lorries with no limiters on them perish the thought

[taames]

If your truck has a 56 limiter and you go over (I do regular ) when it flashes up as an over speed, bring your speed down & if you press ok on tacho head within 30 seconds it won't (or shouldn't) register.

[jeffs2Asp]

If your truck has a 56 limiter and you go over (I do regular ) when it flashes up as an over speed, bring your speed down & if you press ok on tacho head within 30 seconds it won't (or shouldn't) register.

especially if your going over the M62 near Huddersfield trying to keep it around 56 mph

[BuOplerthan]

If your truck has a 56 limiter and you go over (I do regular ) when it flashes up as an over speed, bring your speed down & if you press ok on tacho head within 30 seconds it won't (or shouldn't) register.

especially if your going over the M62 near Huddersfield trying to keep it around 56 mph

night mare that 62

[taames]

If your truck has a 56 limiter and you go over (I do regular ) when it flashes up as an over speed, bring your speed down & if you press ok on tacho head within 30 seconds it won't (or shouldn't) register.

especially if your going over the M62 near Huddersfield trying to keep it around 56 mph

going up windy hill west I can get 38/39 mph fully loaded but coming back east bound 60/61

[MoiColumn]

If your truck has a 56 limiter and you go over (I do regular ) when it flashes up as an over speed, bring your speed down & if you press ok on tacho head within 30 seconds it won't (or shouldn't) register.

especially if your going over the M62 near Huddersfield trying to keep it around 56 mph

night mare that 62

M20 down the hill towards Dover you can easily get over 80mph… not that I’ve tried it.

[whell.moore]

If your truck has a 56 limiter and you go over (I do regular ) when it flashes up as an over speed, bring your speed down & if you press ok on tacho head within 30 seconds it won't (or shouldn't) register.

if it flash’s up that’s your infringement. Do a printout you’ll see it listed off top of my head I think it’s number 4. Wouldn’t worry about it.

[taames]

If your truck has a 56 limiter and you go over (I do regular ) when it flashes up as an over speed, bring your speed down & if you press ok on tacho head within 30 seconds it won't (or shouldn't) register.

if it flash’s up that’s your infringement. Do a printout you’ll see it listed off top of my head I think it’s number 4. Wouldn’t worry about it.

I dont worry about it. I've never been advised of an infringement from my office ever, going over the 56mph

[whell.moore]

If your truck has a 56 limiter and you go over (I do regular ) when it flashes up as an over speed, bring your speed down & if you press ok on tacho head within 30 seconds it won't (or shouldn't) register.

if it flash’s up that’s your infringement. Do a printout you’ll see it listed off top of my head I think it’s number 4. Wouldn’t worry about it.

I dont worry about it. I've never been advised of an infringement from my office ever, going over the 56mph

i typed that quickly to be fair. It’s not even an infringement. It’s an over speed yes though. But some companies don’t care like mine doesn’t. Just keep it under 60

[taames]

if it flash’s up that’s your infringement. Do a printout you’ll see it listed off top of my head I think it’s number 4. Wouldn’t worry about it.

I dont worry about it. I've never been advised of an infringement from my office ever, going over the 56mph

i typed that quickly to be fair. It’s not even an infringement. It’s an over speed yes though. But some companies don’t care like mine doesn’t. Just keep it under 60

unless you're Hannons

[vickerch-puff]

If your truck has a 56 limiter and you go over (I do regular ) when it flashes up as an over speed, bring your speed down & if you press ok on tacho head within 30 seconds it won't (or shouldn't) register.

we was told on cpc pressing ok does nothing it just clears the overspeed on your tachohead it still registers.

[HolteRcous]

If your truck has a 56 limiter and you go over (I do regular ) when it flashes up as an over speed, bring your speed down & if you press ok on tacho head within 30 seconds it won't (or shouldn't) register.

we was told on cpc pressing ok does nothing it just clears the overspeed on your tachohead it still registers.

it does nothing just clears it , one it flashes up the first time it won’t register if you get the speed down down before it registers

[Michael_Dj]

construction and use violation exceeding the limiter that's from DVLA Google it

[brooksh]

construction and use violation exceeding the limiter that's from DVLA Google it

DVLA or DVSA... Last time I googled it (had this argument before ) what I read from DVSA strongly suggested that only doing something to bypass the design of the limiter was a C&U breach. Just going downhill didn't seem to meet the test.

[Daildflo]

construction and use violation exceeding the limiter that's from DVLA Google it

if it was construction and use why do limiters have a percentage tolerance. E.g calibrate on almost bald tyres its doing 59mph

[Jrba]

construction and use violation exceeding the limiter that's from DVLA Google it

To be prosecuted for overspending you must be witnessed by either the police or DVSA, exceeding the limited speed of the vehicle by 5kph for a duration of 10 minutes. And the prosecution will be either tampering with the limiter, or driving a vehicle knowing that the limiter had been tampered with, and both the driver and Operator will be prosecuted.

[farrepo]

construction and use violation exceeding the limiter that's from DVLA Google it

that's only if the vehicle is powered over it's limited speed, going downhill is not powered

[peteg1917]

If the speed limit on that vehicle is 56 ,do not exceed this more then 20 seconds and return to 55 mph for three seconds this will stop all infringements for speeding

[EM_Condemn]

Overspeed is not an infringement. 60 mph max on dual/motorway

[rubee.spot]

Overspeed is not an infringement. 60 mph max on dual/motorway

The rules have now changed and if you get caught over 60 it is a minimum 4 week suspension of your licence for the 1st infringement and further weeks depending on how many mph and how serious the offence.

[Jrba]

Overspeed is not an infringement. 60 mph max on dual/motorway

The rules have now changed and if you get caught over 60 it is a minimum 4 week suspension of your licence for the 1st infringement and further weeks depending on how many mph and how serious the offence.

Have you got a credible link to support that?

[cantankerous]

Overspeed is not an infringement. 60 mph max on dual/motorway

The rules have now changed and if you get caught over 60 it is a minimum 4 week suspension of your licence for the 1st infringement and further weeks depending on how many mph and how serious the offence.

your needing less lager in your shandy

[Arnoll.Rich]

Lgvs are allowed to do 60mph on motorways and duel carriageways, but, overspeed is when the lgv goes over the speed limit the truck is set at for over 30 seconds

[Pricerb]

Depends where the truck is registered

[trzcinTrad]

The limiter is not working properly if you can go over , tell them to fix it

[lebrette]

You get a pre warning for over speed on the tacho, you don’t reduce the speed before 30 seconds it then goes through as an infringement they are 2 different things tho. If you go over your restricted speed it’s an over speed regardless of the 60mph law

[Daildflo]

You get a pre warning for over speed on the tacho, you don’t reduce the speed before 30 seconds it then goes through as an infringement they are 2 different things tho. If you go over your restricted speed it’s an over speed regardless of the 60mph law

overspeed is not law nor is it prosecutable. Eu yes uk no

[lebrette]

You get a pre warning for over speed on the tacho, you don’t reduce the speed before 30 seconds it then goes through as an infringement they are 2 different things tho. If you go over your restricted speed it’s an over speed regardless of the 60mph law

overspeed is not law nor is it prosecutable. Eu yes uk no

you can get fined for it when pulled by vosa something to do with some construction bollocks

[Daildflo]

You get a pre warning for over speed on the tacho, you don’t reduce the speed before 30 seconds it then goes through as an infringement they are 2 different things tho. If you go over your restricted speed it’s an over speed regardless of the 60mph law

overspeed is not law nor is it prosecutable. Eu yes uk no

you can get fined for it when pulled by vosa something to do with some construction bollocks

no you cannot i have their book of what they can ruin your life over and overspeed is not in it. Tacho speed is secondary evidence they need primary (speed gun etc) to prosecute. Trucks are designed to exceed their speed limiters in some countrys trucks can be limited to faster than 56mph they dont change the bearings etc just because its its the uk. Construction and use is not a valid argument in the uk.

[indengo25]

You get a pre warning for over speed on the tacho, you don’t reduce the speed before 30 seconds it then goes through as an infringement they are 2 different things tho. If you go over your restricted speed it’s an over speed regardless of the 60mph law

that's only on mercedes

[stachSpotty]

Jobs worths

[Watersel]

It’s not an infringement. Only people that can give infringements are DVSA and the police. Company are highlighting a potential breach of regulations. If they don’t explain it then don’t sign to say they have. Simple as that

[tomDraven]

It’s not an infringement. Only people that can give infringements are DVSA and the police. Company are highlighting a potential breach of regulations. If they don’t explain it then don’t sign to say they have. Simple as that

and get sacked after. It's internal company policy. Simple as.

[Watersel]

It’s not an infringement. Only people that can give infringements are DVSA and the police. Company are highlighting a potential breach of regulations. If they don’t explain it then don’t sign to say they have. Simple as that

and get sacked after. It's internal company policy. Simple as.

no. It’s not. You are signing to say that the transport manager or their nominated representative have provided sufficient guidance or remedial training to ensure you do not make the same mistake. This is a requirement of the legal undertakings on the operators licence. That’s why they push you so hard to sign. Because if you don’t it proves they are not showing due diligence which shifts the responsibility to them.

[tomDraven]

It’s not an infringement. Only people that can give infringements are DVSA and the police. Company are highlighting a potential breach of regulations. If they don’t explain it then don’t sign to say they have. Simple as that

and get sacked after. It's internal company policy. Simple as.

no. It’s not. You are signing to say that the transport manager or their nominated representative have provided sufficient guidance or remedial training to ensure you do not make the same mistake. This is a requirement of the legal undertakings on the operators licence. That’s why they push you so hard to sign. Because if you don’t it proves they are not showing due diligence which shifts the responsibility to them.

that is correct. And as its their truck and their o licence, all they have to do is say don't get overspeeds or you are out.

[verMan67]

60 mph

[Jumo_Tecc]

I consider it a failure if I don't get at least four in a night!

[chrNaybors]

You cannot all be this dumb? 60mph only applies to goods vehicles registered pre 1988. After which they fall under C&U Regulations. It’s not rocket science.
Just because you want it to be true, doesn’t mean it is. Stop being a pleb.

[Louield]

Up to the company mate. If there limit is 56 then you’ll get infringements for anything over.

[IanRees]

I used to enjoy driving the sweepers. No tacho to worry about so I'd see how many times I could get a warning every night.

[epp5stion]

77 is the limit

[davSmart]

The ultimate answer is your company policy ! Not all the hype on here with the intergaltical truckers. They say it’s 40 50 60 then that’s it, end of.