Límites de velocidad y control
- 1/20If you’re driving a truck on Spanish motorways
Trucks must not exceed 90 km/h on motorways, as per national regulations for heavy vehicles.
If you’re driving a truck in an urban area
In urban zones, trucks must follow a default limit of 50 km/h, with frequent reductions in school or pedestrian areas.
If operating in industrial zones
Spanish industrial estates often reduce limits to 30 to 40 km/h for safety due to frequent pedestrian and vehicle activity.
When carrying a heavy load
Heavily loaded trucks must reduce speed to avoid rollover risks, especially on curves or downhill sections.
During adverse weather conditions
In rain, fog, or snow, speed must be lowered significantly, especially on highways, to maintain traction and control.
When overtaking on two-lane roads
Spanish law limits trucks to 80 km/h while overtaking on secondary roads to ensure safety.
If entering urban zones during restricted times
Heavy trucks often face entry bans during peak hours, especially for pollution or congestion control.
When operating an LHT in Spain
Longer Heavier Trucks (LHTs) are subject to strict routing and must adhere to reduced speed and safety conditions.
If speed increases, impact severity rises
In Spain, campaigns highlight that crash fatality risk rises exponentially with speed, especially for heavy trucks.
When driving in logistics or delivery zones
Truck access in logistics areas is regulated; typical limits are 20 to 30 km/h to protect workers and pedestrians.
If driving on provincial (secondary) roads
On conventional single carriageway roads, the maximum truck speed is 80 km/h.
When approaching intersections
Truck drivers must slow down at intersections, especially unmarked or with poor visibility.
When a speed limit sign is present
All posted speed limits are legally binding for trucks, and often stricter than car limits.
If driving near schools or pedestrian zones
In school zones, truck speed must be reduced to 20 to 30 km/h or as indicated by signs or road markings.
When entering or circulating in roundabouts
Due to space limits and rollover risk, trucks must take roundabouts slowly, often under 30 km/h.
If driving at highway speeds
Trucks must maintain a minimum 50 meters behind other vehicles unless overtaking.
When using adaptive cruise control
Adaptive cruise should not exceed truck-specific limits, and must detect vehicles in blind spots.
If roads are slippery or icy
In adverse traction conditions, trucks must slow drastically, using chains or winter tires where required.
On Spanish highways
Trucks may be prohibited from using certain left-hand lanes, especially during traffic control measures.
When maneuvering in yards or depots
Speed should be 5 to 10 km/h, and hazard lights activated when maneuvering in tight or pedestrian-heavy spaces.