

Safely through Europe with your trailer: You are travelling abroad with your trailer and don't know which speed limits apply in the respective country? While there are no speed limits on many motorways in Germany, the regulations in other countries are very different. In this article you will find all the important information on speed limits for cars and trailers in Europe.
Just like in Germany, other European countries have reduced speed limits when driving with trailers. Outside built-up areas, the maximum speed limit for trailers is usually 70-90 km/h. On motorways, the speed limit is 80-130 km/h. On motorways, 80-130 km/h are permitted with the trailer. In some countries there are exceptions to the speed limits for cars with trailers. For example, trailers with certain permits or 100 km/h stickers are allowed to drive 100 km/h outside towns and on motorways. In other countries, such as Belgium and France, speeds of over 100 km/h are even permitted.
In the following table you will find an overview of the speed limits and exceptions currently in force in Europe for passenger cars and trailers (in km/h):
*Source: ADAC
In general, always pay attention to the signposting in the respective countries.
(1) Belgium:
(2) Denmark:
(3) Germany: With a valid sticker, 100 km/h is permitted on motorways for caravans.
(4) Finland:
(5) France:
(6) Italy: In case of precipitation / snow or for novice drivers (driving licence under 3 years), 90 km/h applies on motorways and 100 km/h on motorways (cars, motorbikes and sidecars up to 3.5 t).
(7) Croatia: Different regulations apply for drivers under 25 years of age, see ADAC.
(8) Netherlands:
(9) Norway: A maximum speed of 60 km/h applies to unbraked trailers outside built-up areas and on motorways.
(10) Austria:
(11) Sweden: For unbraked trailers, a speed limit of 40 km/h applies if the unladen weight or the permissible total weight of the trailer is half the unladen weight of the towing vehicle.
(12) Switzerland: For trailers under 3.5 t, 100 km/h applies on motorways and motorways.
(13-14) Slovakia and Slovenia: For trailers over 3.5 t, 80 km/h applies outside towns and on motorways.
(15) Spain:
Speeding abroad can be expensive. In some European countries, the fines are significantly higher than in Germany. For example, if you drive 20 km/h too fast in Norway, you can expect a fine of over 460 euros. Therefore, find out about the speed limits and traffic regulations in the country of entry before you start your journey. Here you will find an overview of the fines in Europe.