Are you allowed to break the speed limit whilst overtaking?

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Tolaran	NO! There is never an excuse for speeding. The proper course of action is to fall back and pull in behind the offending lummox. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

DABS	N O Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Vince M	Technically, it is NOT legal to exceed the posted speed limit. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

andy w	No, speeding is an "absolute offence" and there are no time you can legally exceed the limits. In this instance your "proper" course of action would be to drop back behind them. However if you did speed upto overtake and there was a police car around and saw it they would probably pull the other car and do them for inconsiderate or careless (possibly dangerous) driving. If there was a camera then you would get done as they are just cash cows and take no notice of the circumstances at the time. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Thomas	Your best bet is to slow down and get back behind him, but if he does it again, then pass him at a higher speed! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Timbo is here	Legally not but I was observed by a serving policeman and tested by a serving policeman when taking my IAM test a few years ago (on a bike) and both encouraged sharp acceleration on overtaking even if it meant exceeding the speed limit - I still do it as a matter of course. Minimising the time you are on the wrong side of the road is always a good thing in my humble opinion Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Rapid Fire	If someone ever does that do not keep trying to pass them. These situations can and do escalate and before one knows it they are in a collision. Just back off and call the Police. They are the ones that should be handling this @sshole. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

WelshLad	No. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

"isitme"	No, there are no circumstances in which breaking the limit is acceptable, You're supposed to drop back. As the IAM and police driving courses say, if you have to exceed the limit to overtake, then the overtake isn't necessary. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jokerman131	you will be caught if there is a speed camera Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Eric F	legally, no, there is no provision to permit speeding. you would slow down and re-enter traffic behind them when safe to do so. they would also be in the wrong for speeding up or refusing to allow someone to lawfully pass. realistically, floor it until you can safely get in front of em. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

J G	The alleged correct & legal course of action is to drop back in behind the car. Personally, I'd be very inclined to just put my foot down & gesture obscenely! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No