Speed limits in Spain

Speed limits in Spain are calculated in kilometres per hour. The actual maximum permitted may be adjusted because of weather or traffic conditions such as roadworks. The normal maximums are as follows (05/2023):

Speed limits on motorways and main roads between towns and cities

Motorway speed limits	Kilomteres per hour	conventional road speed limits	Kilometres per hour
Cars and motorbikes	120	Cars and motorbikes	90
Vans and mini-buses	100	Vans and mini-buses	80
Vehicles with trailers weighing less than 750kg	90	Vehicles with trailers weighing less than 750kg	70
Vehicles with trailers weighing more than 750kg	80	Vehicles with trailers weighing more than 750kg	60

Speed Limits In Spain in built-up areas

Urban road speed limits	Kilometres per hour
Two lanes per direction	50
One lane per direction	30
Road with no raised pavement	20
Vehicles with trailers weighing more than 750kg	80

Speeding fines in Spain

The Spanish authorities take speeding offences very seriously and points are withdrawn from your driving licence if you are caught. There will also be a substantial fine.

Speed limit	Exceeding by (kp/h)	Fine €	No. of points
50 km/h	<21	100	0
	<31	300	2
	<41	400	4
	<51	500	6
	51+	600	6
80 km/h	<31	100	0
	<51	300	2
	<61	400	4
	<71	500	6
	71+	600	6
100 km/h	<31	100	0
	<51	300	2
	<61	400	4
	<71	500	6
	71+	600	6
120 km/h	<31	100	0
	<51	300	2
	<61	400	4
	<71	500	6
	71+	600	6

Please remember that if you are living in Spain, and from a non-EU country (such as the U.K.) then you have a maximum of 6 months to get your driving licence exchanged for a Spanish licence. There is no need to take a new test but you must go through the administration process and prove you are fit to drive by undertaking a medical aptitude test.

If you do not exchange your licence in that period then you could be fined by the Spanish authorities. Note: holidaymakers can continue to use their U.K. driving licence in Spain.