From 01 January 2007 virtually all goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes GVW and all minibuses with eight or more passenger seats, irrespective of weight, need speed limiters. 

Vans and light trucks are limited to 90kph (56 mph) while minibuses are limited to 100 kph (60 mph).  Specifically, those first registered between 01 October 2001 and 31 December 2004, have Euro 3 engines and are used on national operations in this country are now covered by the speed limiter legislation introduced in January 2005.

Also, all trucks first registered between 01 October 2001 and 31 December 2004 operating between 7.5 tonnes and 12 tonnes, must have their speed limiters recalibrated from 100 kph to 90 kph (60mph to 56mph).

Additionally from 0I January 2007 any van, light truck, minibus or coach fitted with a speed limiter is banned from the 'outside' or right hand lane of a three or more lane motorway.  This is in addition to exisiting rules regarding the use of the right hand lane by LGVs etc.

Full details are viewable at www.transportoffice.gov.uk/newspeedlimiterregs 

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