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Speed at the wheel: speed limits and penalties

Verified 24 August 2022 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister)

What does the highway code say about speed limits? What fine for speeding? How many points are withdrawn from the driver's licence in case of speeding? We tell you the rules to know.

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In general

Tableau - Speed Limitations

Taxiway

General rule

Young driver

(trial permit)

Highway

130 kph

110 kph

Road with 2 roads separated by 1 central median

110 kph

100 kph

Section of road with at least 2 lanes assigned to the same direction of traffic

90 kph

80 kph

Two-way road, without central separator

80 kph

80 kph

Agglomeration

50 kph

50 kph

However, the local traffic authority may set 90 kph (instead of 80 km/h) the maximum speed allowed on sections of two-way roads without central separators which depend on its competence.

Please note

the local traffic authority may reduce these speeds.

Rain or other precipitation

Tableau - Speed Limitations

Taxiway

Rain

Highway

110 kph

Road with 2 roads separated by 1 central median

100 kph

Section of road with at least 2 lanes assigned to the same direction of traffic

80 kph

Two-way road, without central separator

80 kph

Agglomeration

50 kph

However, the local traffic authority may set 90 kph (instead of 80 km/h) the maximum speed allowed on sections of two-way roads without central separators which depend on its competence.

Please note

the local traffic authority may reduce these speeds.

When visibility is less than 50 m

Tableau - Speed limitation

Taxiway

Visibility less than 50 m

Highway

50 kph

Road with 2 roads separated by 1 central median

50 kph

Section of road with at least 2 lanes assigned to the same direction of traffic

50 kph

Two-way road, without central separator

50 kph

Agglomeration

50 kph

Please note

the local traffic authority may reduce these speeds.

One simulator tells you what you might be at risk for speeding:

What is the risk in case of a road violation?

Penalties for speeding

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Fines and withdrawals of driver's licence points based on speeding:

For an excess of 12 mph in town: fixed fine of € 135 and withdrawal of 1 point

For an excess of less than 12 mph outside of town: fixed fine of € 68 and withdrawal of 1 point

For an excess speed of 12 mph and less than 18 mph: flat fine of 135 € and withdrawal 2 points

For a speeding speed of 19 mph and less than 25 mph: fixed fine of € 135 and withdrawal of 3 points

For a speeding speed of 40 km/h and less than 50 km/h: fixed fine of € 135 and withdrawal of 4 points

For a speeding speed of 50 km/h or more: fine of up to €1,500 and withdrawal of 6 points

If you exceed 30 km/h, you risk other penalties: compulsory awareness training, suspension of the licence for up to 3 years, confiscation of the vehicle...

The holding, transport and use of a radar warning device is prohibited.

You risk fine up to €1,500.

You lose automatically 6 points on your driver's licence.

The radar warning is seized. If placed, adapted or applied on the vehicle, the vehicle shall be seized.

You may also additional penalties following:

  • Suspension of driving licence for a period of up to 3 years (accommodation possible outside the professional activity)
  • Confiscation of the vehicle when the radar warning device is placed, adapted or applied to a vehicle

In case of speeding, you receive a notice of violation and a payment card (vehicle) flashed by radar or intercepted by security forces).