1. National speed

National speed limits are the default maximum speeds set by law for different types of roads when no specific speed limit signs are present. They vary depending on the road type, vehicle category, and country, and drivers must know and apply them automatically.

  • Speed must always be adapted to conditions (weather, traffic, visibility).
  • Lower limits may apply for specific vehicles (e.g. trucks).
National speed

A sign indicating the general speed limits of Russia. © Wikimedia.org/Klaver71, CC0