Can you go whatever speed you want on the Autobahn?

SPEED LIMIT ON THE AUTOBAHN Mostly around towns, narrow sections and otherwise dangerous areas speed limits are guaranteed. However till this day, Germany is the only country in the world where no general speed limit apply on motorways.

How fast is too fast on the Autobahn?

Especially on sections of the autobahn with no speed limit, this is critical. Speeding cars can sudddenly appear out of nowhere and zoom past you at speeds exceeding 100 mph. You may be doing the “recommended” speed of 130 km/h (80 mph) and see German drivers passing you as if you were standing still.

What happens if you get caught going 100?

If you are caught driving over 100 miles per hour in California, you may face some serious charges, including: A minimum $1,000 fine. A 30-day license suspension. 2 points on your DM driver’s license record.

What happens if you get caught speeding at 100 mph?

The penalties for driving at 100mph So, drivers caught at this speed will receive a summons to a magistrates’ court rather than a fixed penalty notice. Your car insurance premiums will also rise, and you may need to turn to specialist companies for insurance for convicted drivers.

Are there accidents on the Autobahn?

The number of deadly accidents on stretches of autobahn that have a speed limit is 26 percent lower than on those without. In 2017, 409 people died on the autobahn and in almost half the cases, the reason was inappropriate speeding, according to the German statistics office.

How fast can you Drive on the German Autobahn?

Yes, if you are driving fast on the open road of a German autobahn, you probably won’t be the only one zooming along, but from what I’ve seen, most Germans seem to stick to a speed of around 150-160 km/h (90-100 mph) on the highway’s unlimited stretches.

What was the Autobahn supposed to be?

The Autobahn was supposed to be the highway with no rules, where you can drive as fast as you want and basically do what you like. Sums up pretty much all your childhood dreams about adulthood, right? (It certainly was how I always pictured getting older.)

What does it feel like to slow down to 120 km/h?

When you’re driving 250 km/h and have to suddenly slow to 120 km/h it feels like . . . coming to a complete stop. Again, one of those things that makes sense. Of course going from 120 or 130 km/h to 0 km/hr is not so different from the deceleration from 250 to 120.