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Speed Limits in Europe

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Speed limit in Europe (in Km/h) *
Country  In cities or built-up areas Other roads outside built-up areas Motorways
Austria 50 100 130
Belgium 50 90 90 / 120
Denmark 50 80 110
Finland 50 80 / 100 120
France 50 90 / 110 130
Germany 50 100 No speed limit.
Still, it advisable not to go beyond 130 km/h
Greece 50 110 120
Holland 50 80 100 / 120
Hungary 50 90 / 110 130
Ireland 50 80 100 / 120
Italy 50 90 130
Poland 60 90 130
Portugal 50 90 120
Spain 50 90 120
Sweden 50 90 110
United Kingdom 30 mph (48 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 60 mph (97 km/h) / 70 mph (113 km/h)