Car speed limits in Spain (2026)

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

In short: Cars may do 90 km/h on conventional roads and 120 km/h on motorways and autovías. In towns the limit is 20, 30 or 50 km/h depending on the street.

RuleWhat applies
Built-up areasPassenger car on public roads50 km/h [1]
Outside built-up areas (single carriageway)Passenger car on public roads90 km/h [1]
Outside built-up areas (dual carriageway or expressway)Passenger car on public roads120 km/h [1]
MotorwaysPassenger car on public roads120 km/h [1]

Notes

  • On urban roads the general limit is 20 km/h on roads with a single platform for carriageway and pavement, 30 km/h with one lane per direction, and 50 km/h with two or more lanes per direction. 50 km/h applies on travesías.
  • The road owner can set 100 km/h on conventional roads with physically separated directions.
  • Autopistas and autovías have the same limit in the regulation.

Sources

  1. Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE): Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Circulación (texto consolidado) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources

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