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Highway Driving Rules in Netherlands 2025

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Dutch motorways have a 100 km/h limit during daytime (06:00-19:00) and 120/130 km/h at night. This environmental measure reduces emissions. Electronic signs show current limits.

Last updated: 6 January 2026

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Highway driving in Netherlands

Speed limits (2025)

Time	Limit
06:00-19:00	100 km/h
19:00-06:00	120-130 km/h

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Important notes

Speed varies by section
Check electronic signs
Heavy enforcement
No tolls on motorways

Rules

Keep right
Zipper merge at merging points
Emergency corridor in traffic jams

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