Speed Limits in Sweden
Vision Zero Approach
Sweden created "Vision Zero" - the goal that no one should die on roads. Speed limits are scientifically calculated based on crash survival rates.
Motorways (Motorvagar)
- Maximum: 110-120 km/h
- Some sections 120 km/h
- Most at 110 km/h
- Strictly enforced
Rural Roads (Landsvaagar)
- Maximum: 70-90 km/h
- Many roads 70 km/h
- Some 80-90 km/h
- Varies by road design
Urban Areas (Tatort)
- Maximum: 30-50 km/h
- City centers: Often 30-40 km/h
- Residential areas: 30 km/h common
- Based on pedestrian survival rates
Speed Limit Steps
Sweden uses: 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 km/h
Speeding Penalties
| Excess | Fine (SEK) |
|---|---|
| 1-10 km/h | 2,000 |
| 11-15 km/h | 2,800 |
| 16-20 km/h | 3,200 |
| 21-25 km/h | 3,600 |
| 26-30 km/h | 4,000 |
| Over 30 km/h | Court case |
Speed Cameras
- Extensive camera network
- Called "fartkameror"
- Signed but taken seriously
- Average speed cameras too
- Very high compliance in Sweden