Transport
Road Safety
Going abroad - Germany
Speed limits
Motorcycles
Vehicles below 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads
Non-urban roads
Motorways/expressways
- recommended
Passenger cars & vans
Vehicles below 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads
Non-urban roads
Motorways/expressways
- recommended
Passenger cars & vans with trailers
Vehicles below 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads
Non-urban roads
Motorways/expressways
- For vehicle combinations up to 3.5 t with special technical equipment: 100 km/h
Heavy goods vehicles
over 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads
Non-urban roads
- Vehicle over 7.5 t
Non-urban roads
- Vehicle up to 7.5 t with trailer
Non-urban roads
- Vehicle up to 7.5 t
Non-urban roads Vehicle over 7.5 t with trailer
Motorways/expressways
- Vehicle with trailer
Motorways/expressways
- Towing vehicle with two trailers
Buses
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads
Non-urban roads
Non-urban roads
- Buses with standing room for passengers
Motorways/expressways
Motorways/expressways
- Buses with standing room for passengers
Motorways/expressways
- Buses with special technical equipment
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