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Read rule 261

Motorways: rules 253–274

Study motorway access, joining, signals, lane discipline, overtaking and leaving the motorway.

Rule 261

You MUST NOT exceed a speed limit displayed within a red circle on a sign the maximum speed limit for the road and for your vehicle (see Rule 124 ). Speed limits are enforced by the police (see Rule 124 ). Law RTRA sects 17 , 86 , 89 & sched 6

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