This graph shows the average speed of different vehicles on motorways in Great Britain in 2014. Most vehicles have a speed limit of 70 mph on the motorway. Cars towing and most heavy goods vehicles have a limit of 60 mph. All vehicles had an average speed within their respective speed limits with buses, coaches, and articulated HGVs tending to be the slowest.
Average speed on motorways in Great Britain in 2014, by vehicle type
(in mph)
Vehicle type
Miles per hour
Motorcycles
68
Cars
68
Cars towing*
57
Light Goods
68
Buses/coaches
58
Rigid heavy goods vehicles**
60
Articulated heavy goods vehicles**
54
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