What are the speed limitations on the highway

Overlapping the authorized speed is a serious offense. Think of always Respect speed limitations, even when there is no radar !

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Modification of certain rules of the driving speed

Posted on July 26, 2023

The Interministerial Road Safety Committee of July 17, 2023 took several measures concerning the rules of the steering wheel.

The information contained on this page is relevant pending a modifying text.

What are the Maximum authorized speeds on the road ? What fine in case speeding ? How much less points ? We tell you the main rules to know about driving speed.

What are the maximum authorized speeds ?

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In general

Traffic way

Road to 2 roads separated by 1 central media

Road section comprising at least 2 lanes assigned to the same direction of traffic

Double-sensitive road, without central separator

However, the local traffic authority may fix to 90 km/h (instead of 80 km/h) the maximum speed authorized on sections of double-sensitive roads and without central separator which depend on its competence.

the local traffic authority can reduce these speeds.

In rainy weather or other precipitation

Traffic way

In rainy weather

Road to 2 roads separated by 1 central media

Road section comprising at least 2 lanes assigned to the same direction of traffic

Double-sensitive road, without central separator

However, the local traffic authority may fix to 90 km/h (instead of 80 km/h) the maximum speed authorized on sections of double-sensitive roads and without central separator which depend on its competence.

the local traffic authority can reduce these speeds.

In case of visibility less than 50 m

Traffic way

Visibility less than 50 m

Road to 2 roads separated by 1 central media

Road section comprising at least 2 lanes assigned to the same direction of traffic

Double-sensitive road, without central separator

the local traffic authority can reduce these speeds.

What fine and how many points less in case of speeding ?

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Fines and withdrawals of driving license points according to speeding:

For an excess of less than 20 km/h in agglomeration: flat -rate fine of € 135 and withdrawal of 1 point

For an excess of less than 20 km/h excluding agglomeration: flat -rate fine of € 68 and withdrawal of 1 point

For speeding equal to 20 km/h and less than 30 km/h: flat -rate fine of € 135 and withdrawal 2 points

For speeding equal to 30 km/h and less than 40 km/h: flat -rate fine of € 135 and withdrawal of 3 points

For speeding equal to 40 km/h and less than 50 km/h: flat -rate fine of € 135 and withdrawal of 4 points

For speeding equal to or greater than 50 km/h: fine of up to € 1,500 and withdrawal of 6 points

In the event of speed excess equal to or greater than 30 km/h, you risk other sanctions: compulsory awareness internship, maximum 3 -year license suspension, vehicle confiscation.

Can we have a radar detector ?

The detention, transport and use of a radar warning is forbidden.

You risk a fine Can go up to € 1,500 .

You lose automatically 6 points On your driving license.

The radar warning is seized. If placed, suitable or applied to the vehicle, the vehicle is entered.

You also risk complementary sentences: following Titlecontent:

• Suspension of driving license for a period of 3 years at most (development possible outside of professional activity)
• Confiscation of the vehicle when the radar warning is placed, suitable or applied to a vehicle

Do not control your speed sanctioned ?

You have to adapt your speed in terms of the condition of the road, of the traffic difficulties, especially on the adjacent ways: Titlecontent, and predictable obstacles.

You have to reduce your speed especially in the following situations:

• During the crossing or exceeding of pedestrians including those who have left an isolated or group vehicle or cyclists;
• During the crossing or exceeding of all vehicle, immobilized Or low -speed on a shoulder, a emergency stop strip or a pavement, equipped with special lights or whose driver uses his hazard lights
• During the exceeding of convoys
• During the crossing or exceeding of public transport vehicles or vehicles assigned to transport of children, At the time of descent and some climb of the travelers
• In any case where the road Do not appear to you not completely cleared, Or risk of being slippery
• When the visibility conditions are insufficient (rain and other precipitation, fog, etc.)
• In the turns
• In the fast descents
• In the narrow road sections Or congested Or dwellings
• As approaching Summits of ribs and intersections where the visibility is not insured
• When you use Special lighting devices and in particular your headlights
• During the crossing or Office of animals

Do not respect the rules related to control and reduction of speed is punished with a fine Can go up to 750 € .

Is there a risk if you drive too slowly ?

You must not not disturb the normal walking of other vehicles by circulating without reason to one Abnormally reduced speed.

On the The most on the left route of a highway, When the traffic East fluid and that Atmospheric conditions are good, You must circulate at least 80 km/h.

Not respecting these rules is punishable by a fine Can go up to 150 € .

Laws and references

• General code of local authorities: Articles L3221-1 to L3221-13 Maximum authorized speed fixed by the local authority (article L3221-4-1)
• Highway Code: Articles R412-6 to R412-16 General principles of circulation
• Highway Code: Articles R413-1 to R413-16 Maximum authorized speeds
• Highway Code: Articles 413-17 to R413-19 Speed ​​control
• General Code of Local Authorities: Articles L2213-1 to L2213-6-1 Powers of the mayor in terms of traffic
• Instruction relating to the implementation of the mobility orientation law for the maximum speeds authorized on the roads outside the agglomeration (PDF – 6.0 Mb)

Online services and forms

• What do we risk in the event of road offense ? Simulator
• Driving license: consult your points and statements (telepoints) online service
• Proceed online regarding online service driving license
• Map of radars: where radars are placed in my department ? Research tool
• Pay your fine online on fines.gouv.fr online service
• Consult your online service offense

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• Recovery of points of the service-public driver’s license.Fr
• Service-Public Road Safety Awareness Internship.Fr
• The speed and driving ministry responsible for the interior
• Interior ministry radars
• Road safety site ministry in charge of the interior

What are the speed limitations on the highway ?

There highway speed is not limited to 130 kilometers per hour allowed. Several elements can modify the maximum authorized speed: weather conditions, driving license seniority, type of vehicle … without forgetting that there is also a minimum speed to be respected on highway.

By car Simone reviews all speed limitations on the highway, but also the sanctions incurred when drivers do not follow them.

• Speed ​​and highway: the evolution of the regulations
• Know speed limitations on highway
• Minimum speed on highway
• What sanctions related to speed on highway ?

Speed ​​and highway: the evolution of the regulations

The notion of speed authorized for drive on a highway has not always existed. If the first French highway was created in 1946, it was not until 1973 to see the first speed limit appeared. This was set at 110 km/h and increased to 140 km/h the following year. Unfortunately, the state of the motorway network cannot guarantee the safety of users at such a speed, the limitations have been changed again, leading to a Reduction of maximum speed authorized at 130 km/h under normal traffic conditions.

Know speed limitations on highway

Traffic speed is regulated on the entire road network, and highways are no exception. However, the speed limitations are not the same for all drivers. Here are the different speed limitations applied to the highway.

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For confirmed drivers

A confirmed driver who has obtained his driving license for over 3 years (2 years for accompanied driving) is authorized to drive to:

• 130 km/h per dry weather;
• 110 km/h in rainy weather or other precipitation;
• 50 km/h when the visibility is less than 50 m (fog).

For young drivers

There highway speed for a young driver holder of a probationary permit (or for a driver who had to iron it) is limited to:

• 110 km/h whatever the climatic conditions;
• 50 km/h if the visibility is less than 50 m.

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For heavy goods vehicles

Heavy goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes must drive at a maximum authorized speed of 90 km/h, that weather conditions are favorable or unfavorable. When visibility is less than 50 m, they are also subject to a limitation of 50 km/h.

Check the speed limitation panels on the highway, because Some sections are limited to 110 km/h. These speed limits are generally temporary. Their objective is to improve air quality in the event of a pollution peak or to streamline traffic in the event of a crowd.

Minimum speed on highway

When we think of the causes of mortality on the highway, we tend to think about speeding. However, a motorist who rides too low is just as dangerous as those who circulate beyond the authorized speeds.

It is for this reason that he is prohibited to circulate at less than 80 km/h on the highway (except when the lack of visibility requires it). On certain road portions where the elevation is important (uphill or downhill), the right track then becomes a route reserved for slower vehicles. Only vehicles cannot exceed the maximum speed of 60 km/h are allowed to circulate there so as not to hinder traffic on the other paths.

What sanctions related to speed on highway ?

Speed ​​is the first cause of fatal accidents on French road networks. In case of non-compliance with the maximum authorized speeds, Several sanctions are provided for by the highway code:

• speeding on a highway less than 20 km/h : a flat -rate fine of € 68 and 1 point withdrawn on the driving license;
• speeding on highway greater than 50 km/h : a fine of € 1,500, a withdrawal of 6 points, a permit suspension for 3 years, even a driving ban and a confiscation of the vehicle, without forgetting the awareness internship for road safety.

Overlapping the authorized speed is a serious offense. Think of always Respect speed limitations, even when there is no radar !

The radar detector, the radar jammer and the radar warning are prohibited by law. If during a police check the agent notes that you use a GPS application or one of the anti-radar devices cited, you will be sanctioned with a withdrawal of 6 points on the driving license, a fine of € 1,500, confiscation of the device and 3 years of suspension of the driving license.

Faq

What speed on the highway ?

The speed limit on the highway is 130 km/h (110 km/h for probationary permits) in dry weather, 110 km/h in rain and 50 km/h when the visibility is less than 50 m. For heavy goods vehicles, the authorized speed is lowered to 90 km/h.

Why 130 km/h on motorways ?

If the speed is limited to 130 km/h on the highway, it is to avoid accidents due to an excessive look.

When to drive at 110 on the highway ?

When it rains or snowed, drivers must reduce the speed of their vehicle to 110 km/h. It is also the limit speed for young drivers !

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