Speed limits in the Faroe Islands

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Faroe Islands have the following general speed limits:

  • In urban areas, 50 km/h[1]:§30 a (1)
  • Outside of urban areas, 80 km/h[1]:§30 a (2)

Entering and leaving urban areas is indicated by a road sign.[2]:E 55, E 56 Speed limits can be altered by traffic signs. [1]:§ 30 a. Stk. 2-3 Such signs are valid until another sign changing them, or until the next intersection.[2]:C 55

Speed limit for vehicles exceeding 3500 kg (trucks, buses) and vehicles towing trailers is set to 50 km/h in urban areas and 70 km/h outside of urban areas, even if higher limit is set by signs.[1]:§ 30b Stk. 1-3 There are other speed limits for specific kind of vehicles and vehicle combinations set in law.[1]:§30 b Stk. 4-8

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