Speed limits by road type in Spain
Motorways and Highways (Autopistas/Autovias)
- Maximum speed: 120 km/h
- Minimum speed: 60 km/h
- These are the fastest roads in Spain with separated lanes
Conventional Roads (Carreteras Convencionales)
- Maximum speed: 90 km/h
- Single carriageway roads outside urban areas
- Note: Was reduced from 100 km/h in 2019
Urban Areas (rules since May 2021)
- Maximum speed: 50 km/h
- 50 km/h only on streets with two or more lanes in each direction
- 30 km/h on streets with one lane in each direction
- 20 km/h on single-level streets, where road and pavement are at the same height
- Local signs can set lower limits, for example near schools
Special Cases
- Roads with one lane per direction: 90 km/h
- Hard shoulder driving: 80 km/h maximum
Speeding penalties in Spain
Fines on a 50 km/h street (the bands are wider on faster roads):
| Excess Speed | Fine |
|---|---|
| Up to 20 km/h | €100 |
| 21-30 km/h | €300 |
| 31-40 km/h | €400 |
| 41-50 km/h | €500 |
| Over 50 km/h | €600 + license suspension |
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Tips for foreign drivers
- Speed cameras (radares) are common on highways
- Mobile speed cameras are also used
- Always check signs as local limits may vary
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