Snelheidsbeperkingen en -controle
- 1/20Speed limit for trucks on Dutch motorways
All trucks over 3,500 kg in the Netherlands are limited to 90 km/h to enhance safety.
Truck speed limits in urban areas
Within built-up areas, trucks follow a 50 km/h limit unless signs state otherwise.
Truck speed limits in industrial zones
Local limits in industrial areas reduce accidents where trucks and pedestrians mix.
Truck speed adjustments during heavy loads
Drivers reduce speed below the limiter when cargo is heavy or unstable to prevent rollovers.
Truck speed adjustments in poor weather
In rain, fog, or snow, truck drivers lower speed to maintain safe control.
Overtaking restrictions for trucks
Certain highways restrict truck overtaking to cut congestion and crashes.
Truck operation times in urban zones
Cities limit truck movements to off-peak hours to reduce noise and traffic.
Longer Heavier Vehicles LHTs road access
Longer Heavier Trucks are restricted to designated routes and banned from local streets.
Speed impact on crash severity
Reduced speed lowers crash energy, making collisions less deadly.
Speed control for safety in logistics zones
Cities use speed controls and dedicated lanes to improve safety in freight areas.
Speed limits for trucks on provincial roads
Trucks may travel at 80 km/h on provincial roads, but the limit can drop to 50 to 60 km/h near schools or busy zones.
When trucks approach intersections
Even if the road limit is 80 km/h, trucks must reduce to around 40 to 50 km/h near crossings for safe stopping.
Speed limit signage compliance for trucks
Dynamic signs may lower limits from 80 or 90 km/h truck drivers must comply or face fines and penalties.
Speed limits near schools and pedestrian zones
In school and pedestrian zones, the limit drops to 30 km/h to protect vulnerable road users, enforced by cameras.
Truck speed limits in roundabouts
Roundabouts require trucks to lower speed to 25 to 30 km/h to prevent rollovers and allow smooth traffic flow.
Minimum following distance at highway speeds
On highways where trucks travel at 80 to 90 km/h, a 50 m spacing is mandatory to prevent pile-ups.
Use of adaptive cruise control in trucks
Adaptive cruise control maintains legal gaps when trucks travel at motorway speeds of 80 to 90 km/h.
When driving on slippery roads
In rain, snow, or ice, trucks must lower speed far below the limit to maintain grip and avoid skidding.
Truck lane usage restrictions on highways
On highways, trucks limited to 80 to 90 km/h must use the right lane except for overtaking to keep traffic smooth.
Speed during maneuvering in industrial yards
Inside depots or ports, trucks are restricted to 10 to 15 km/h to avoid collisions with workers and equipment.