Driving a Warrington hire van is similar to driving a car, but with some key differences. Most notable is the UK speed limits that are applied to goods vehicles.
Important Info On Speed Limits When Driving A Warrington Hire Van
Speed limits in the UK depend on the type of vehicle you are driving. For example, most hire vans may only travel at 60mph on a dual carriageway and 50mph on a national speed-limit single carriageway.
What are the speed limits for hire vans?
These are general rules, but you also need to watch out for localised speed limits such as 20mph zones in built-up areas and signposted 50mph on single carriageways. Always follow road signs and if ever in doubt always slow down.
| Type of vehicle | Built-up area (in mph) | Single carriageway (in mph) | Dual carriageway (in mph) | Motorway (in mph) |
| Car-derived vans | 30 | 60 | 70 | 70 |
| Goods vehicles (smaller than 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight) | 30 | 50 | 60 | 70 (60 for articulated vehicles) |
| Goods vehicles (larger than 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight) – England & Wales | 30 | 50 | 60 | 60 |
| Goods vehicles (larger than 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight) – Scotland | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 |
What is a car derived van?
A car derived van is based on the same platform as a motor car and typically weigh no more than 2 tonnes when fully loaded. Visually, they look exactly the same as the base motor car, but without rear seats or rear windows. Typical examples of this type of van is the Ford Fiesta van and the Vauxhall Corsa van. If in doubt, check with your Warrington van hire company. The majority of hire vans are not car derived and are subject to much lower speed limits than a car even the relatively small Transit Connect.
Variable Speed Limits
Variable speed limits are most commonly used on ‘smart motorways’ in the UK. They work by monitoring the traffic flow and making strategic adjustments to reduce traffic congestion by using the motorway hard shoulder as a traffic lane. This system can also be used to lower the speed limit temporarily to fit more vehicles on the stretch of road or in response to congestion ahead. The current limit at the time of activating the traffic management measure is displayed on the overhead motorway gantries and enforced by average speed cameras behind each gantry sign. Beware that even if there is no speed limit displayed the camera is still active.
Van Hire Warrington
Our central Warrington van rental depot is easily accessible by foot from all the main local transportation networks, including the central Warrington train station and the bus terminal. If you happen to come by car, we have secure on-site car parking that you can use for the complete duration of your Warrington van hire period. For Van Hire Warrington, Van Hire Runcorn, Van Hire Widnes, Van Hire Altrincham & Van Hire St Helens call us today to check availability.
