On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 22:34:09 +0000, Chris French and Helen Johnson
wrote:

I've not seen reports of the case. I'm pretty sure that if the signs
aren't visible as they should be then that is a defence. Obviously for
whatever reason, the court upheld the prosecution.

"The 30 mph limit applies to all traffic on all roads in England and
Wales (and Class C and unclassified roads in Scotland) with street
lighting unless signs show otherwise. " - Highway Code. The road did
have street lighting.

My nephew recently failed a driving test for not knowing this rule.

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Julie S

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