Car speed limits in Denmark (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: The general limits for cars are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 80 km/h outside them and 130 km/h on motorways. A motortrafikvej has 80 km/h unless a higher limit is signed.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Built-up areasPassenger car on public roads | 50 km/h [1] |
| Outside built-up areas (single carriageway)Passenger car on public roads | 80 km/h [1] |
| Outside built-up areas (dual carriageway or expressway)Passenger car on public roads | 80 km/h on a motortrafikvej. A higher limit, up to 100 km/h, can be set for a stretch and is then signed. [1] |
| MotorwaysPassenger car on public roads | 130 km/h [1] |
Notes
- Signs can set another limit. A car or motorcycle towing a trailer, including a caravan, is limited to 80 km/h unless it meets the conditions for 100 km/h on motorways (section 43(3) and (4)).
- A motortrafikvej is a road with motorway-type rules but not full motorway status. The statute allows a higher limit for a stretch where traffic flow allows it, up to 100 km/h on a motortrafikvej.
- Signs can set a lower limit. Cars and motorcycles towing a trailer are limited to 80 km/h, or 100 km/h on motorways where the ministerial conditions are met (section 43(3) and (4)). The statute text is the consolidated act of 26 November 2024; borger.dk gives the same three general limits.
Sources
- Retsinformation (Danish Ministry of Justice): Bekendtgørelse af færdselsloven (LBK nr 1312 af 26/11/2024) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.