Default speed limits by country
These are the limits that apply when no sign says otherwise. The United States sets limits state by state, so its figures are typical rather than national.
| Country | Units | Towns | Country roads | Dual carriageways | Motorways |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | km/h | 50 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Canada | km/h | 50 | 80 | 100 | 100 |
| Croatia | km/h | 50 | 90 | 110 | 130 |
| France | km/h | 50 | 80 | 110 | 130 |
| Germany | km/h | 50 | 100 | None (130 advised) | None (130 advised) |
| Greece | km/h | 30 | 90 | 110 | 130 |
| Iceland | km/h | 50 | 90 | 90 | None |
| Ireland | km/h | 50 | 80 | 100 | 120 |
| Italy | km/h | 50 | 90 | 110 | 130 |
| Japan | km/h | 60 | 60 | 60 | 100 |
| New Zealand | km/h | 50 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Portugal | km/h | 50 | 90 | 100 | 120 |
| Spain | km/h | 30 | 90 | 120 | 120 |
| Switzerland | km/h | 50 | 80 | 100 | 120 |
| United Kingdom | mph | 30 | 60 | 70 | 70 |
| United States | mph | 25 | 55 | 70 | 70 |