Traffic Rules
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Lätt
What is the basic speed limit within a built-up area if nothing else is indicated?
50 km/h.
40 km/h.
70 km/h.
Explanation
If no speed signs exist, the basic rule is that a maximum of 50 km/h applies within built-up areas. The municipality can locally lower it to e.g. 40 km/h, but if nothing is indicated, it is 50 km/h.
Source: Transportstyrelsen
Last reviewed: May 2026
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