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What is the speed limit with a caravan or trailer in Denmark?

Limits on town roads, country roads and motorways

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Short answer

A car of up to 3,500 kg with a trailer or caravan may drive at most 80 km/h outside towns, and the same 80 km/h applies on motorways. In towns the limit is 50 km/h, or up to 80 km/h where signs allow it. If the trailer is approved for Tempo 100, you may drive 100 km/h on motorways, but still at most 80 km/h on country roads and motor traffic roads. With a trailer, a conditional loss of licence already comes at more than 40 % over the limit, so 113 km/h on an 80 km/h stretch is enough.

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Why

  1. A trailer makes the car longer, heavier and less stable.
  2. The motorway limit is not 130 km/h with a trailer.
  3. The licence rule is stricter with a trailer.

Details

Without a trailer, the conditional loss of licence for a car comes at more than 60 % over the limit.

Tip

Set the cruise control to 80 km/h as soon as you hitch up, so you do not drift up to the usual motorway speed.

What may differ

A motorhome towing a trailer has its own rules and may not use Tempo 100.

Common misconception

Many drivers think the normal motorway limit applies as long as the trailer is light.

What actually happens

Any trailer or caravan behind a car means 80 km/h on the motorway unless it is approved for Tempo 100.

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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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