Speed limiter removal is one of the most-requested van and HGV services — but the legal position is more nuanced than the internet suggests.
Where it's legal
Off-road, export, motorsport, agricultural and private-land vehicles. Removal on those is straightforward.
Where it's NOT legal
Most UK road-registered vans over 3.5t and all HGVs over 7.5t must run a tachograph-tied speed limiter by law. Removing it is a serious DVSA offence.
Light commercials
Sub-3.5t vans don't have a legally-required limiter — manufacturer limits can be raised within insurance constraints, but always declare to your insurer.
How it's done
Modern limiters are software-only in the ECU — no hardware change, fully reversible flash. Older mechanical governors don't apply to anything you'd remap.