Car speed limits in France (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Cars may do 50 km/h in built-up areas, 80 km/h on two-way roads without a central separator and 130 km/h on motorways. Limits fall in rain, to 110 km/h on motorways.
| 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 | 110 km/h [1] |
| MotorwaysPassenger car on public roads | 130 km/h in dry weather; 110 km/h in rain. [1] |
Notes
- The local authority can lower the limit.
- The local authority can set 90 km/h on these roads, and can lower the limit. In rain the limit stays 80 km/h. On sections with at least two lanes in the same direction the limit is 90 km/h (80 km/h in rain).
- On dual carriageways with a central reservation the limit is 110 km/h in dry weather and 100 km/h in rain.
Sources
- Service-Public.fr (DILA): Vitesse au volant (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.