Car speed limits in the Netherlands (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Passenger cars may do 50 km/h in built-up areas and 80 km/h on ordinary roads outside them. On motorways the limit is 130 km/h, but almost all have 100 km/h between 06:00 and 19:00.
| 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 | 100 km/h [1] |
| MotorwaysPassenger car on public roads | 130 km/h by default; 100 km/h from 06:00 to 19:00 on almost all motorways. [2] |
Notes
- This applies to roads that are classed as autoweg. The limit can be changed by signs or matrix signs.
- Matrix signs can show a lower limit. From 19:00 to 06:00 the limit on many motorways is 100, 120 or 130 km/h, depending on the road.
Sources
- Overheid.nl (wetten.overheid.nl): Reglement verkeersregels en verkeerstekens 1990 (RVV 1990) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Rijksoverheid.nl: Wat is de maximumsnelheid voor auto's op de snelweg? (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.