Rapid return: Now 130 km/h on highways in Holland!

Rapid return: Now 130 km/h on highways in Holland!

Groningen, Niederlande - The Netherlands are a popular travel destination for people from North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). Well -developed motorways enable quick and comfortable journey. From mid -2025, the speed limit of 100 km/h will be raised to 130 km/h on some Dutch motorways. This affects several routes that are often used by travelers from North Rhine -Westphalia, which benefits both the vacationers and business traffic.

A speed limit of 100 km/h on most highways has been on most highways since 2020 during the day between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Depending on the signage, 120 or 130 km/h could be driven in the evening and at night. Now the higher speed limit is brought back to some motorway sections. The Dutch Minister of Transport Barry Madlener plans to extend the return to 130 km/h to further freeway lines.

affected motorway sections

Some of the affected motorway sections are:

• A7 between the Stevinschleusen and Lorentzschleusen
• A7 from winch pods to the German border
• A6 between Lelystad-Nord and the Ketel Bridge

on the A7 between Groningen and the border crossing Bunde, which is often used by drivers from NRW, is allowed on a 24 -kilometer section of 130 km/h during the day. The A6 also has a speed limit of 130 km/h on an 18-kilometer part between Lelystad-Nord and the Ketel Bridge. Another important section is the Ijsselmeerdamm on the A7 between Groningen and Amsterdam, where 130 km/h is permitted at 44 kilometers.

future extensions and environmental concerns

Minister of Transport Madlener plans to use the A37 as the first highway for the higher pace, which corresponds to a distance of 31 kilometers between Holssloot and Zwaremener. Drivers from North Rhine -Westphalia would also like to raise the speed limit on the A12, A2, A67 and A73 motorways. However, it is important to note that not all routes will be equipped with the new speed limit in the future. The A12 from Arnheim to Utrecht and the A77 from Nijmegen to Boxmeer and the A67 from Venlo to Eindhoven continue to retain the speed limit of 100 km/h.

The changes are part of a larger mobility program that aims to improve the flow of traffic and connect new residential areas. However, there are also critics who warn of possible negative environmental impacts, especially with regard to nitrogen emissions. Particular attention is paid to environmental law requirements and noise protection measures

For drivers who do not adhere to the speed limits, fines are planned: With an exceeded 10 km/h, 79 euros, at 20 km/h it is 216 euros, and at 30 km/h there are 368 euros.