Rijden op de Snelweg at a glance
Speed Rules on the Highway
The legal maximum speed on the motorway is 130 km/h, but in practice it is often 100 km/h between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM. The minimum speed is 60 km/h. Matrix signs can temporarily adjust the speed limit, for example during traffic jams.
Matrix Signs and Advisory Speeds
Matrix signs show current speed limits and take precedence over fixed signs. They can also indicate the end of a speed restriction with a white square and diagonal line. Additionally, there are blue signs with advisory speeds, mainly at sharp bends. These are not mandatory but wise to follow.
Safe Merging on the Highway
Merging onto the highway requires matching the speed of traffic. Although the minimum speed is 60 km/h, it is safer to join the flow, which can go up to 130 km/h. Pay close attention to traffic and use the acceleration lane wisely.
Speed Limits Summary
- Motorway: max 130 km/h, min 60 km/h (often 100 km/h during daytime)
- Main road: max 100 km/h, min 50 km/h
- Outside built-up area: standard max 80 km/h
- Inside built-up area: standard max 50 km/h
- Residential area (erf): max 15 km/h
