What is the general maximum speed allowed on a motorway or dual carriageway running through an urban area?

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When a motorway or dual carriageway runs through an urban area (built-up area), the generic 120 km/h limit no longer applies. As a general rule, the maximum speed is reduced to 80 km/h for all vehicles, unless specific signage indicates a different speed (either higher or lower). This measure aims to balance the flow of fast traffic with the safety of the urban environment. Limits of 90 or 100 km/h belong to interurban roads (conventional roads), not urban sections.

What is the general maximum speed allowed on a motorway or dual carriageway running through an urban area?

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