Britain Had No Speed Limit on Its Motorways Until 1965 — How Fast Were People Actually Going?
1.6K views · Sep 23, 2026 · Entertainment
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@thebritishledger-4u · 4 days ago · pinned
For anyone who was driving back then... what was it actually like on the early motorways, before the 70 came in? Do you remember a family car straining flat-out in the fast lane, or that first drive on the brand-new M1? And do you think the 70mph limit should still stand today or has its time passed? I'd love to hear your take below. <br><br>And if these journeys into Britain's hidden past are your sort of thing, you're very welcome to subscribe, it's grand to have you. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thebritishledger-4u?sub_confirmation=1">https://www.youtube.com/@thebritishledger-4u?sub_confirmation=1</a>
@jeffatturbofish · 3 days ago
I always heard it was the Jag E Type that is why Britain has speed limits after they had some afterhours testing at 150 MPH
@usvalve · 7 hours ago
Oh, get on with it! Ten minutes of material stretched to half an hour.
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