Netherlands: New speed limit from 130 km/h on 86 motorway kilometers!
Netherlands: New speed limit from 130 km/h on 86 motorway kilometers!
A new, increased speed limit on highways in the Netherlands is from today. The general speed limit was raised from 100 km/h to 130 km/h during the day. This change comes into force during the day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., while in the night from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., up to 130 km/h was allowed to be driven dependent on signage. The decision to increase is part of the agreements in the coalition agreement of the Dutch government, after the speed limit was originally reduced to reduce nitrogen emissions in 2020, Our Central Europe. .The new regulations particularly affect three motorway sections: the A6 from Amsterdam to Emmeloord and the A7, which leads from Groningen to Amsterdam and from Groningen to the German border. These sections extend over a total of 86 kilometers and are now considered the main connections for faster traffic, as well as adac confirmed.
planned extensions of the speed limit
Transport Minister Barry Madlener has announced that further freeway lines should be released at 130 km/h in the near future. An additional route of the A37 between Holssloot and the Zwartemeer border crossing towards Emsland is to be implemented in the summer of 2025. This is done as part of a comprehensive evaluation of pollutant emissions and noise protection measures in order to meet the environmental requirements. According to the information from Auto Motor und Sport , the mobility program "ActieAgenta Auto" includes measures to improve and improve and To increase traffic safety.
The returning speed limit of 130 km/h not only applies to the routes mentioned, but also reflects a political goal of the current government. Minister of Transport Madlener has emphasized that this measure should be viewed as the first step to improve general traffic conditions. In the future, there will be other sections that have to be subjected to an examination for environmental compatibility and traffic safety.
fines and traffic rules
Important information for drivers is the fines that occur when the new speed limits are exceeded. The following penalties apply to speed overruns:
- 5 km/h too fast: 32 euros
- 10 km/h too fast: 79 euros
- 15 km/h too fast: 150 euros
- 20 km/h too fast: 216 euros
- 25 km/h too fast: 287 euros
- 30 km/h too fast: 368 euros
- 35 km/h too fast: 495 euros
- processing fee for each nodel: 9 euros
In comparison, the punishments in Germany are far lower: for 10 km/h too quickly outside of closed towns, the punishment is only 20 euros.
With the introduction of the new speed limits, the Dutch authorities expect that both the accessibility and traffic safety on the motorways can be improved sustainably. The complete implementation and review of these measures is accompanied by comprehensive analyzes to air quality and traffic -related noise levels.| Details | |
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