As of January 29, 2019 and in order to reduce accidents on conventional roads, the maximum speed on these roads will be reduced to 90 km/h.
Reduction of the accident rate
On conventional roads, 7 out of every 10 accidents with victims take place, with a thousand people dying every year. It should also be added that inappropriate speed is the cause of 20% of traffic accidents. The aim of reducing the maximum speed is to reduce the number of accidents.
Homogenization
With this measure, the speed on conventional roads is homogenized, eliminating the shoulder criterion. Until now, the maximum speed allowed was 100 km/h on those roads with one and a half meters of paved shoulder.
On the other hand, similar measures have been adopted in most European Union countries, with the majority tending to limit the speed limit to 90 km/h.
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What are the speed limits?
Speed on conventional roads is limited to 90 km/h, except for those with physical separation between both directions. This measure affects approximately 10,000 km of roads.
Depending on the type of vehicle and type of road, the speed limitations will be as follows.
Cars, motorcycles, motor homes with a maximum authorized mass equal to or less than 3,500 kg, Pick-up:
- On highways and freeways: 120 km/h
- On conventional roads: 90 km/h
Trucks, tractor-trailers, vans, motor homes with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 3,500 kg, articulated vehicles, cars with trailers and other vehicles:
- On highways and freeways: 90 km/h
- On conventional roads: 80 km/h
Buses, passenger cars and adaptable mixed vehicles:
On highways and freeways: 100 km/h
On conventional roads: 90 km/h.
Source: DGT
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