Motorway and Highway Regulations

1. Speed Requirements:
   • Only motor vehicles that can reach a speed of at least 80 km/h are allowed on motorways and highways.
2. Lane Usage:
   • When towing, always use the right-hand lane.
   • The hard shoulder is reserved solely for emergency stops.

Emergency Stops

1. Emergency Stops:
   • The signal “Parking place for breakdown vehicles” indicates emergency stops on motorways and highways; voluntary stopping and parking are prohibited.
   • The sign “Indication of emergency call points” is placed at intervals of 50 m to show the nearest emergency call point.
2. Traffic Signals:
   • The “Motorway” and “Highway” signals designate roads for motor vehicle traffic, canceling any previous restrictions. The “End of motorway” and “End of highway” signals indicate the return to general traffic rules.
   • “Entry from the right” and “Entry from the left” signals alert drivers to expect vehicles merging onto the motorway, and drivers must yield to these vehicles.
3. Directional Signage:
   • Signposts with white lettering on a green background indicate routes to motorways or highways.
4. Lane Usage:
   • Acceleration and deceleration lanes at junctions help vehicles merge into or exit from traffic, marked by double lines.
   • The “oncoming traffic” signal warns of vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, especially during construction or accidents.
5. Speed Limits:
   • The maximum speed for trailer combinations is 100 km/h on motorways.
   • General speed limits are 100 km/h on motorways and 120 km/h on highways under favorable conditions. Tractors, caterpillar vehicles, and vehicles with studded tires are not allowed on these roads.
6. Overtaking Regulations:
   • Overtaking on the right is only allowed in specific situations: when driving in parallel lines, on single-track sections with different lane destinations, on acceleration lanes, and on deceleration lanes for exits.
   • Overtaking by swerving and rejoining is prohibited.
7. Lane Usage for Heavy Vehicles:
   • On motorways with three or more lanes in the same direction, the extreme left lane is reserved for vehicles that can exceed 80 km/h.
8. Exiting the Motorway:
   • When exiting, drivers must activate the direction indicator approximately 500 m before the exit. Braking should only occur in the deceleration lane if conditions allow.
9. General Rules:
   • Drivers must only use breakdown lanes for emergency stops; occupants should not enter the roadway.
   • Motorway users have the right of way over vehicles on access roads.

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