§ The Earl of Mar and Kellieasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the Road Traffic Act 1991 applies on the M6 toll; and [HL433]
Whether there is a speed limit on the M6 toll; and, if so, what is that limit. [HL434]
§ Lord Davies of OldhamThe M6 toll is subject to the Road Traffic Act 1991.
The national speed limit of 70 mph applies on the M6 toll, with the exception of the two main toll plazas and their approaches, which have a permanent limit of 50 mph. For safety reasons, the toll plaza approaches are currently subject to temporary 30 mph limits while drivers become familiar with the new tolling arrangements. All wide-load lanes at the toll plazas are subject to a permanent 30 mph limit.