Autobahn speed limits

Autobahn speed limits

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vee5

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83 posts

209 months

Thursday 8th May
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I'm currently planning a trip to Germany this summer, which will include some time on Autobahns. Given the right conditions I'd like to take advantage of the opportunity to run at higher speed but I'm having trouble finding an up to date / current source of information on which sections are unlimited (I appreciate that signage on the ground dictates what is actually in force). Can anyone provide any pointers to where I can find this (if any actually exist) so I can plan my routing accordingly?

I have some flexibility on routing but provisionally I'll be using the A1 south from Koln and the A60, both of which appear to have unlimited sections from what I can tell.

I have previous experience on Autobahns so I am only too aware how readily traffic / roadworks / weather / road layout affects speeds, but I'd like to ensure that if the stars align I can take advantage.

Batfoy

1,058 posts

19 months

Thursday 8th May
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I did this very search a few weeks ago and found the links below. As ever, no idea on currency/accuracy:

https://autobahnspeedhunter.com/

https://en.drivar.de/autobahn-no-speed-limit-map/

Edited by Batfoy on Friday 9th May 10:44

vee5

Original Poster:

83 posts

209 months

Friday 9th May
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Batfoy said:
I did this very search a few desks ago and found the links below. As ever, no idea on currency/accuracy:

https://autobahnspeedhunter.com/

https://en.drivar.de/autobahn-no-speed-limit-map/
Thanks for the links. I saw those previously and although the first link does provide decent maps there's no confirmation of how up to date the maps are. Better than no information though!

Batfoy

1,058 posts

19 months

Friday 9th May
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Aye, it’s a bit tricky. We’re there in Sep and will be using a section of the A5, it looks derestricted at the moment but on the day, who knows.

Edited by Batfoy on Friday 9th May 16:19

JMGS4

8,819 posts

283 months

Friday 9th May
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Firstly, unlimited stretches are getting fewer and fewer....and the advised speed limit overall is 130kph (square blue sign 130kph)...anything more (even on an unlimited stretch) you can be pulled especially if someone feels you're aggressive...
Second, a lot of local limits are being set (noise reduction, damaged bridges, congestion etc) so BE CAREFUL... and mind the signage!!!
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DON'T go by internet maps as these are usually out of date!!!

Lyons

134 posts

297 months

Friday 9th May
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There's plenty of free, derestricted Autobahn, just don't expect to find it during busy times in highly populated areas. So forget anything between Dusseldorf and Stuttgart - Its very busy.

Better bets are A8 to Munich, A2 between Dortmund and Hannover, and A9 between Berlin and Leipzig. Conditions are never guarenteed to be good enough, though summer evenings mid-week, these can get pretty empty.

Goes without saying, that you should make sure that your car, tyres, and brakes are up to it. Don't take risks. And be prepaired for slow moving traffic pulling out from the inside lane in front of you without looking, or indicating - this happens very often.