What is the speed limit for overtaking?

[up4it]

I know the speed limit on a normal road is 30mph but someone told me that when you overtake you are allowed to do up to 8mph extra over the limit effectively going 38mph until you complete your maneuver and then return to the normal 30mph Is this correct? Or must you always stick to 30mph even when overtaking? If this is correct is it always 8mph over the limit no matter whether it is a 30, 40, 50, 60 or 70 ?

[Reverandfunk]

Are you mad lol

30 is 30
40 is 40

[mattie]

I wouldn't put that theory to the test - I got 3 points and a �60 fine for doing 38 in a 30 area.

[redcrx]

If you need to exceed the speed limit to overtake then you either dont really need to overtake or youre accelerating because youre overtaking in wrong place

the limits are fixed

[NORMANTHEDOG]

whoever told you that,has not got a clue.

[Toureman]

Another silly question from athe ploncker.

[stuelwell]

i once overtook a police car with blue lights flashing, but it was fine because i was only doing 78mph on the motorway. he took it in real good spirit and even gave me three points. now im into football and three points means a win. also them caeras love taking photos of my excelent driving and always send me a letter just to confirm i was only doing 8 mph over. they always ask for �60 for the picture though even though i dont want one ????????

[perigra]

as long as you're careful there's there's no limit. the quicker you can get past, the better, especially on a bend!!!

[buildersmate]

Very true. There might be some idiot coming the other way.

[NORMANTHEDOG]

why do so many people take other peoples word on things like this,use your brain and actually think about it.

[Toureman]

Thasts not easy when they haven't got one.

[madmondeo]

i think this is one of those stupid questions deliberately asked to see how many ABers answer it. Have to give it to the guy, this is one stupid question! So well done on that score you to$$er

[up4it]

I wasn't taking their word for it so I was asking the question as I didn't believe it either - I was under the impression thats what this site is for???

Sheesh - some people have no sense of humour !!!

[NORMANTHEDOG]

just like your other posts,complete $hite.

[tigwig]

my ex once told me that was true aswell! I never believed him though he always spoke a load of crap!

[buildersmate]

One man's innocent enquiry and another's dumb-ar**ed question. Don't take it personally - you do get some gems of answers amongst the abuse.

[R1Man]

I suggest hoisting the front wheel when doing this then they can't see your number, see my avatar for further information!

Dunno who told you that! Wishful thinking mate!

[Loosehead]

Bovine guano i'm afraid, nice idea though!