HC Deb 15 December 1976 vol 922 cc739-40W
Mr. Fry

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what speed limits are currently in force in other EEC countries.

Mr. Horam

Following is the information:—

Belgium

  • 90Km/h highways.
  • 120Km/h motorways.

Denmark

  • 90Km/h highways.
  • 110Km/h motorways.

France

  • 90Km/h single carriageways.
  • 110Km/h dual carriageways except motorways.
  • 130Km/h motorways.

Germany

  • 100Km/h highways.
  • 130Km/h motorways (advisory).

Ireland

  • 97Km/h highways.

Italy

  • 100Km/h highways.
  • 120Km/h motorways.

Luxembourg

  • 90Km/h highways.
  • 120Km/h motorways.

Netherlands

  • 80Km/h highways.
  • 100Km/h motorways.