Speed limit in Europe with a trailer
To be able to hit the road with your SARIS trailer without any worries, it is important to check how fast you are allowed to drive in European countries before you leave. We have made an overview of how fast you are allowed on every road and in every European country.
Do you know how fast you are allowed to drive where in Europe?
Because safety is a top priority at SARIS, every trailer meets the correct standards and every product systematically undergoes an extensive inspection before leaving our factory. With the tips from this new series of blog posts you will ensure that you use the trailer safely and maintain it properly. This way you can safely hit the road with your SARIS trailer, day in, day out.
Germany
You can drive 80 km/h on highways in Germany. If you have a Tempo 100 exemption, you can drive 100 km/h. The same maximum speed applies to the motorways. The standard rules apply in built-up areas.
Britain
The speed limit on motorways in Great Britain is 96 km/h. You are allowed to drive at a speed of 80 km/h on motorways. The standard rules apply in built-up areas.
Luxembourg
You can drive 90 km/h on highways in Luxembourg. On motorways you can drive 75 km/h. The standard rules apply in built-up areas.
Spain
You can drive 90 km/h on highways in Spain. If your trailer is lighter than 750 kg, this is 80 km/h. On motorways you can drive 80 km/h. In built-up areas the standard rules apply, unless you are driving on a two-lane road, in which case you are allowed 30 km/h. Furthermore, in Spain you need an ECE 70 marking if you have a combination of more than 12 meters.
Austria
On highways in Austria you are allowed to drive 100 km/h. If your trailer is heavier than the car, you are allowed a speed of 70 km/h. On motorways in Austria you can drive 100 km/h if the trailer is lighter than 750 kg, drive 80 km/h if the trailer is lighter than the car or drive 60 km/h if the trailer is heavier than the car. The standard rules apply in built-up areas.
Norway
On highways in Norway you can drive 80 km/h. If your trailer is heavier than 300 kg and unbraked, you are allowed a speed of 60 km/h. The same speed limits apply to motorways. The standard rules apply in built-up areas.
Slovakia
On highways in Slovakia you can drive 90 km/h. If your combination is heavier than 3500 kg, you are allowed 80 km/h. The same speed limits apply to motorways. The standard rules apply in built-up areas.
Croatia
On highways in Croatia you can drive 90 km/h. On motorways you can drive 80 km/h. The standard rules apply in built-up areas.
Estonia
On highways in Estonia you can drive 90 km/h. You are allowed to drive 70 km/h on motorways. The standard rules apply in built-up areas.
Hungary
On highways in Hungary you can drive 80 km/h. You are allowed to drive 70 km/h on motorways. The standard rules apply in built-up areas.
