(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations introduce a fixed speed limit of 60 mph on the M5 motorway between junctions 1 and 3 and on slip roads at junctions 1 and 2.
Contravention of these Regulations is an offence under section 17(4) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
An impact assessment has not been prepared for these Regulations as no significant impact on the cost of business or the voluntary sector is foreseen. An Explanatory Memorandum is published alongside the Regulations at www.legislation.gov.uk.