Traffic Rules
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Lätt
Which basic speed limit applies outside built-up areas if nothing else is indicated?
70 km/h.
80 km/h.
90 km/h.
Explanation
On rural roads (outside built-up areas), the basic speed is 70 km/h if no other speed is indicated. Higher speeds may occur but then with signage.
Source: Trafikverket
Last reviewed: May 2026
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