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When driving a car towing a caravan on a dual carriageway subject to the national speed limit, the maximum legal speed limit is 70 mph.

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According to the UK Highway Code, the national speed limit on a dual carriageway for a car towing a caravan or trailer is 60 mph, not 70 mph. The 70 mph limit applies only to solo cars and motorcycles.

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1
Identify the vehicle configuration and road classification from the scenario.
The vehicle is a passenger car towing a caravan, travelling on a dual carriageway under national speed limit conditions.
UK national speed limits vary depending on both road type and whether a vehicle is towing a trailer or caravan.
2
Apply the statutory UK Highway Code speed limit for towing combinations on dual carriageways.
The maximum permitted speed is 60 mph.
Under UK law, vehicles towing trailers or caravans are restricted to a maximum speed limit of 60 mph on dual carriageways and motorways to maintain vehicle stability and braking control.

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National speed limits for vehicles towing trailers and caravans on dual carriageways
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