M25 Speed cameras?

Question

I do not usually drive on the M25 but the other day I did. Before joining the M25 there were no sign suggesting that a variable speed limit is in force and I joined at near 70 mph. Later the overhead gantries said 60mph. How do I know whether that speed was in force before I join the M25?

Answer 1

The speed limit applies from the first time it is displayed - so if there was no earlier speed limit signal then the limit started at that gantry.

Answer 2

The only way to really find out is if you get a speeding ticket through your door. If you don't get one, you haven't got anything to worry about. also if you were doing 67mph in a 60mph limit they sometimes give you leaway, especially if speedlimit signs are unclear. also alot of slip roads say as you join them 'motorway regulations now apply' so i can't imagion that you were wrong!! Good luck hon.

Answer 3

You cannot respond to a 60mph speed limit before you know it is in force. As long as you dropped to 60mph when you saw it on the gantry then you are fine.

Answer 4

when you get a ticket

Answer 5

It probably wasn't - but thats a horrid M/way for speed cameras all the time!! As is the M42 as well.