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What are the speed limits in Denmark?

General limits for cars and vans

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Short answer

In Denmark a car, van or bus up to 3,500 kg may drive at most 50 km/h in built-up areas and 80 km/h on roads outside built-up areas. On motorways the general limit is 130 km/h. On motor traffic roads (motortrafikveje) the limit is 80 km/h, but signs can raise it on some stretches. Local signs can always set a different limit, and you must still drive to the conditions and be able to stop within the distance you can see.

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Why

  1. The town limit of 50 km/h applies from the town sign.
  2. Country roads have 80 km/h unless signed lower.
  3. Motorways allow up to 130 km/h.

Details

Lorries, buses over 3,500 kg and cars with a trailer have lower limits, for example 80 km/h on motorways.

Tip

Watch for lower signed limits near towns and at roadworks, where the fines are higher.

What may differ

Limits on single stretches change with new signs, so the sign at the roadside always comes first.

Common misconception

All Danish motorways have a 130 km/h limit.

What actually happens

130 km/h is the general maximum, and many motorway stretches are signed lower.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.

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