Motorway Speed Limit?

[nands]

Anyone live/travel on the Wirral here?

A couple of weeks ago they put up 50mph signs along the M53 in the two lane part. They are large rectangle signs which state the max speed. Are they a warning/advisory or is the speed limit actually 50?

I have yet to see anyone slow down though!

 

[nands]

Sound like an advisory limit like you get down nsl single carriage ways, on the corners and blind hills etc.

That is what I thought but it goes on for miles...

 

[nands]

Yep Cheshire Oaks Junction.

Nearly bought a house in Stanney Oaks but went a bit further up the Wirral.

I just don't get the point of showing a suggested speed limit where no one will bother with it. I understand the need for sharp corners ect where there is a need to get people to slow down.