Most speeding is not “reckless villain” behaviour. It’s normal people doing normal life… slightly too fast.

This Special Edition turns the UK Highway Code into a practical speed-awareness operating system you can use every day—especially when you’re late, stressed, or driving on “familiar” roads.

We cover the rules that drivers misread the most:

• The street-lighting rule: a 30 mph limit generally applies on roads with street lights (excluding motorways) unless signs show otherwise.
• National speed limit basics for cars and motorcycles: 60 mph on single carriageways, 70 mph on dual carriageways and motorways (unless signed otherwise).
• The truth about speed limits: the limit is the absolute maximum and may still be too fast for the road, traffic, weather, or night driving.

Then we translate “safe speed” into behaviour you can actually run:

• Drive so you can stop well within the distance you can see clearly.
• Use spacing rules that save lives: at least a 2-second gap in normal conditions, doubled in wet conditions, and increased on ice. Also, remember that larger vehicles and motorcycles may require greater stopping distances.

Outcome: A clear, memorable speed-awareness framework that helps you spot the limit quickly, choose a safe speed for conditions, and reduce risk without making driving feel tense.

Download the Highway Code: https://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/download-pdf.html