Your speed is your responsibility and so are the consequences that can result. We want you to think about the speed at which you drive and to encourage you to slow down and drive within the limit set and at an appropriate speed for the road and weather conditions.

At any one time there are many different people travelling on the roads. People of different age groups, in different vehicles and for different reasons. Whether you are driving for work or pleasure, commuting, riding a motorcycle, hiring a van, or visiting the area, we have provided information from this page that you should be aware of in terms of observing speed limits and driving safely.

You don't want to be involved in a collision, receive penalty points on your licence or even lose your licence. All these outcomes can have a major impact on your life.  

General advice to help you stay safe and keep a clean licence:

• Remember that speed limits are a maximum not a target.
• Drive within the speed limit at an appropriate speed, according to the road and weather conditions you encounter.
• Know your limits for the vehicle you are driving. - If you are driving a commercial vehicle or towing a trailer it is likely that you will be subject to a lower speed limit. Make sure you know your limits.
• Set realistic journey times and work deadlines.
• Don’t be pressurised by tailgaters to speed - you are in control and your speed is your responsibility.
• Observe all speed limit signs - If it is a built up area and if there is street lighting, you can presume it’s a 30 limit unless signs show otherwise.
• Check your speedometer as frequently as you check your mirrors.
• Expect the unexpected - always drive at a speed that will allow you to react in time to unexpected hazards.
• Watch out for camera warning signs - we want you to know where we are enforcing so you will slow down. This is because crashes causing death or serious injury have happened here in the past, so drive safely and within the limits.