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[EMD]

Have the laws changed as to how fast an HGV can go  Was on the A5 and hitting a dual carriageway then put my foot down to overtake a hgv with curtain side trailer , i was at 75mph and the lorry was still pulling away   

[Lizzie Zoom]

The driver / owner has disconnected the speed limiter and probably switched off  / put a bar magnet on the tachograph.

The legal limit is 50 mph on single carriageways and 60 on dual carriageways.

The other possibility is that it was a police driven unit that is being used in many parts to watch out for lorry drivers breaking the law.  Usually though they have a marked patrol car somewhere about. Judging from what you say, this is however unlikely.

[EMD]

The driver / owner has disconnected the speed limiter and probably switched off  / put a bar magnet on the tachograph.

Its bad enough being beaten by a soot chucker , then to be beaten by a truck  Least he was in the crawler lane 

[the alarming man]

The driver / owner has disconnected the speed limiter and probably switched off  / put a bar magnet on the tachograph.

The legal limit is 50 mph on single carriageways and 60 on dual carriageways.

The other possibility is that it was a police driven unit that is being used in many parts to watch out for lorry drivers breaking the law.  Usually though they have a marked patrol car somewhere about. Judging from what you say, this is however unlikely.

not sure any of that works any more what with smart cards etc nowadays but hey it might ....but I wish the £$%$^&*( would do that on the M26 and get the hell out of my way some days lol.....EMD you never seen truck racing at brands they go like a bat out of hell

[EMD]

The driver / owner has disconnected the speed limiter and probably switched off  / put a bar magnet on the tachograph.

The legal limit is 50 mph on single carriageways and 60 on dual carriageways.

The other possibility is that it was a police driven unit that is being used in many parts to watch out for lorry drivers breaking the law.  Usually though they have a marked patrol car somewhere about. Judging from what you say, this is however unlikely.

not sure any of that works any more what with smart cards etc nowadays but hey ....but I wish the £$%$^&*( would do that on the M26 and get the hell out of my way some days lol.....EMD you never seen truck racing at brands they go like a bat out of hell

Yeah but not with a trailer slung behind 

[the alarming man]

The driver / owner has disconnected the speed limiter and probably switched off  / put a bar magnet on the tachograph.

The legal limit is 50 mph on single carriageways and 60 on dual carriageways.

The other possibility is that it was a police driven unit that is being used in many parts to watch out for lorry drivers breaking the law.  Usually though they have a marked patrol car somewhere about. Judging from what you say, this is however unlikely.

not sure any of that works any more what with smart cards etc nowadays but hey ....but I wish the £$%$^&*( would do that on the M26 and get the hell out of my way some days lol.....EMD you never seen truck racing at brands they go like a bat out of hell

Yeah but not with a trailer slung behind 

that's true....although that would make racing a whole lot more interesting 

[EMD]

Wonder what the speed rating is on the tyres on this speeding truck 

[Lizzie Zoom]

The driver / owner has disconnected the speed limiter and probably switched off  / put a bar magnet on the tachograph.

The legal limit is 50 mph on single carriageways and 60 on dual carriageways.

The other possibility is that it was a police driven unit that is being used in many parts to watch out for lorry drivers breaking the law.  Usually though they have a marked patrol car somewhere about. Judging from what you say, this is however unlikely.

not sure any of that works any more what with smart cards etc nowadays but hey it might ....but I wish the £$%$^&*( would do that on the M26 and get the hell out of my way some days lol.....EMD you never seen truck racing at brands they go like a bat out of hell

Yes, the traffic police are still finding bar magnets on the tachograph, or evidence of them being used, and switches installed to over-ride the speed limiters.

[the alarming man]

allegedly (according to a traffic cop I know) nothing illegal about fitting a switch...using on the other hand is a different matter...which imo is pointless why fit if you are never to use

[Kevin Wood]

Wonder what the speed rating is on the tyres on this speeding truck 

.. and how may times they've been re-treaded.

[Doctor Gollum]

Unlike our North American cousins, alot our trucks tend to be geared to a much lower speeds... so that truck was probably at its absolute maximum.

I have seen 70 from a 240bhp 18t going from Wycombe towards Oxford. The latest trucks with 7-800 bhp would probably do 70 fully loaded the other way up that hill given half a chance... certainly they can do 56 everywhere

Whilst fitting switches etc is illegal and potentially dangerous, it is hardly surprising given the demands the freight companies, and society generally, place on the drivers...

If trucks were derestricted, people might pay them a bit more thought and respect on the roads

[biggriffin]

The driver / owner has disconnected the speed limiter and probably switched off  / put a bar magnet on the tachograph.

The legal limit is 50 mph on single carriageways and 60 on dual carriageways.

The other possibility is that it was a police driven unit that is being used in many parts to watch out for lorry drivers breaking the law.  Usually though they have a marked patrol car somewhere about. Judging from what you say, this is however unlikely.

Just because the alleged truck was faster on a downhill section, fully frighted at 44tonnes, downhill, 75mph is easy, most trucks gearing won't allow them over 68mph on the flat.

[Lizzie Zoom]

The driver / owner has disconnected the speed limiter and probably switched off  / put a bar magnet on the tachograph.

The legal limit is 50 mph on single carriageways and 60 on dual carriageways.

The other possibility is that it was a police driven unit that is being used in many parts to watch out for lorry drivers breaking the law.  Usually though they have a marked patrol car somewhere about. Judging from what you say, this is however unlikely.

Just because the alleged truck was faster on a downhill section, fully frighted at 44tonnes, downhill, 75mph is easy, most trucks gearing won't allow them over 68mph on the flat.

The tractor unit I encountered was on the flat, at the start of a dual carriageway section, and from a standing start from being stopped at lights!

[TheBoy]

I have seen 70 from a 240bhp 18t going from Wycombe towards Oxford. The latest trucks with 7-800 bhp would probably do 70 fully loaded the other way up that hill given half a chance

I assume you're referring to Chickenshit Canyon?  I've maxed out a few vehicles down there (in my dreams only, obviously, officer)

[Lazydocker]

The heavy recovery truck I used to drive was capable of well over 80mph without a load to tow