Are you planning a road trip and want to know about the speed limits in Europe? Here you can find an overview of the speed limits in countries such as Austria and Italy. However, please note that speed restrictions may vary in some regions and it is always advisable to check the current regulations before starting your trip.
Country | Highway | Expressway | Outside built-up areas |
Belgium | 120 km/h | 120 km/h | 70-90 km/h |
Bosnia | 130 km/h | 100 km/h | 80 km/h |
Bulgaria | 140 km/h | 120 km/h | 90 km/h |
Denmark | 130 km/h | 80 km/h | 80 km/h |
Germany | - | 120 km/h | 100 km/h |
France** | 130 km/h | 110 km/h | 80 km/h |
United Kingdom | 112 km/h or. 70 mph | 112 km/h or. 70 mph | 96 km/h or. 60 mph |
Italia** | 130 km/h | 110 km/h | 90 km/h |
Ireland | 120 km/h | 100 km/h | 80 km/h |
Croatia* | 130 km/h | 110 km/h | 90 km/h |
Luxembourg | 130 km/h | 90 km/h | - |
Netherland | 100 km/h | 100 km/h | 80 km/h |
Norway | 100 km/h | 100 km/h | 80 km/h |
Austria | 130 km/h | 100 km/h | 100 km/h*** |
Poland | 140 km/h | 100 km/h | 90 km/h |
Portugal | 120 km/h | 100 km/h | 100 km/h |
Serbia | 130 km/h | 100 km/h | 80 km/h |
Sweden | according to signage | - | - |
Switzerland | 120 km/h | 100 km/h | 80 km/h |
Slovakia | 130 km/h | - | 90 km/h |
Slovenia | 130 km/h | 110 km/h | 90 km/h |
Spain | 120 km/h | 100 km/h | 90 km/h |
Czech Republic | 130 km/h | 110 km/h | 90 km/h |
Hungary | 130 km/h | 110 km/h | 90 km/h |
* Different regulations for novice drivers
** Different regulations for novice drivers in the first three years and in bad weather conditions/wet conditions.
*** Transit highways at night: 110 km/h
Overview map of Europe for speed limits on highways
Special rules in individual countries
Italia
In Italy, on highways the general speed limit is 130km/h. However, when it rains, it is advisable to drive cautiously and reduce the speed to 110km/h. Additionally, there are restrictions for new drivers (with less than 3 years of driving experience) who are only allowed to drive at 100km/h.
Germany
In Germany, there is no specific speed limit on highways, but it is recommended to adjust the speed to the road conditions, especially in case of rain, fog or snow with visibility less than 50m, the speed should be limited to 50km/h. Also, for a safe drive 130km/h is suggested.
France
In France, new drivers (with less than 3 years of driving experience) are not allowed to drive at full speed on highways and are restricted to a maximum speed of 110km/h. In case of very poor visibility (less than 50 meters of visibility) a speed limit of 50km/h applies to all drivers. There are also specific speed limits outside of towns in France. Generally, the speed limit is 90km/h, on road sections with oncoming traffic and without separating elements between the directions of travel, only 80km/h can be driven.
Austria
On highways, the normal speed limit is 130km/h. However, on highways A10, A12, A13 and A14, a speed limit of 110km/h is in effect during night time (between 22:00 and 05:00).