Drivers have been offered a helpful tip to help them identify a speed limit on a road without signs (Image: Getty)
Motorists have been advised of a simple method that can help them of the road they are travelling on, even when a sign is not present.
With around the corner, many motorists visiting friends and family over the festive break could put themselves at risk of breaking the speed limits of roads they are unfamiliar with, and other serious consequences.
Fortunately, Rule 124 of the highlights a lesser-known rule that can help drivers without the use of any signs.
It states: “You must not exceed the for the road and for your vehicle (see the speed limits table).
“The presence of street lights generally means that there is a 30mph (48kph) speed limit unless otherwise specified.”
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Urban streets with lights every 200 metres or less but no signs often have a speed limit of 30mph (Image: Getty)
Whilst motorists should always keep their wits about them for speed limit signs, drivers using a road with no markings in sight should always check whether there are any streetlights.
Restricted roads, which have a limit of 30mph, do not need to have signs in order to indicate the maximum speed drivers can travel at. However, they should have streetlights installed every 200 metres or less.
As a result, drivers who can see streetlights close together but no signs, particularly in an urban area, should feel confident that they can travel at up to 30mph without the fear of being fined.
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Drivers who break the speed limit could face fines of up to £2,500 and licence points (Image: Getty)
However, this rule does not apply to every road that features street lights but no speed limit signs. Single carriageways that do not feature markings, whether they are well-lit or not, typically allow motorists to travel at the national speed limit of 60mph.
In the case of dual carriageway roads without speed limit signs, this figure usually increases to 70mph – the same as drivers would find on motorways.
Nevertheless, no matter what type of road a motorist is using, it is best to act on the side of caution until they see a sign or indication that confirms the limit on the road.
On all types of road, it is important that drivers avoid breaking the imposed speed limit, which can lead to all manner of serious consequences.
The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points. However, this figure could increase to a total of £2,500 for major offences taking place on a motorway.
Nevertheless, perhaps more important than fines, drivers breaking speed limits run the risk of putting themselves, occupants, and surrounding road users at risk of serious injuries or death.