Speed Limits
There is no speed limit on most sections of the Autobahn, and the recommended speed of 130 kmh / 80 mph is generally ignored. Drivers commonly travel at speeds up to 180 kmh / 110 mph and more.
Unless otherwise posted, speed limits are:
| Residential areas | 30 km/h | 18 mph |
| Towns | 50 km/h | 30 mph |
| Highways | 100 km/h | 60 mph |
| Autobahn | None / 130 km/h | None / 80 mph recommended |
Some residential streets are designated as play areas requiring you to drive at a walking pace.
German motorways use radars. If you are caught speeding you will be fined. If you are caught driving faster than 30 km/h over the designated speed limit, you may lose your license for a number of months.