The M6.. Variable speed limit?

TaKeN · 3 Jan 2010 at 00:47

So, the M6 has had roadworks on it for a fair few weeks now.

From driving up and down it a few times I can see gantrys have been installed with lightup boards to show speed limits and accident info, there are also several signs reading 'Variable speed limit' (I think they read this!)

Does anyone know if there are speed cameras all down its length ensuring the motorist sticks to 70mph?

I understand that you MUST stick to the gantry limits at all times.

TaKeN · 3 Jan 2010 at 22:35

Well I drove back from Northolt to Whitchurch lastnight. Left around 9.20-30pm and got back at 12.

The M6 was pretty much dead then, but its a nightmare usualy in the daytime.

TaKeN · 15 Feb 2010 at 21:47

*revival*

I'm heading back down to London for a few days again tommorow, am I best to take the M6 or the M6 Toll?

TaKeN · 21 Jun 2010 at 00:22

Ahh, I forgot about this thread.

Just read your reply NVP. I might pluck up the courage to exceed 70mph next time I hit the M6 then, thanks!

TaKeN · 31 Oct 2010 at 17:57

So, time for a bump.

I've off to see the Mrs again this weekend.. which means.. Dun Dun Dunnnn... the M6 again.

Now, can someone please finally clarify for me how these Active Traffic Management systems work? I hate having to drive down the stretch of the M6 & M42 where these systems exist as I'm constantly worrying about getting a ticket.

Cheers,

TaKeN · 1 Nov 2010 at 09:06

No No No! Sorry for my vague post. I realise I should stick to the gantry limit at all times.. But what I meant to ask was, what limit should I stick to when the gantrys are clear and unlit.

70mph is what I've always stuck to, but I'm wondering if I can do 80mph without being done