Speed camera rules across Europe

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Speed limits and enforcement rules are shifting across Europe and differ from one country to the next. Select a country below for an overview of the most recent changes, based on publicly available information from national authorities and media. Always check official sources before you travel.

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The network

Europe's cameras, in numbers

Approximate fixed camera counts by country, compiled from national authorities, GPS databases and verified press reports as of July 2026.

The fastest growing network in Europe

The Netherlands is doubling its camera locations in a single year, the biggest enforcement expansion in decades.

650
Camera locations, 2025
1,450
Camera locations, 2026

What speeding costs, country by country

Typical fine levels for a standard passenger car. Amounts vary by road type, circumstances and prior offences, so treat these as a guide, not legal advice.

Country Minor (under 20 km/h over) Moderate (20 to 40 km/h over) Serious (40 to 60 km/h over) Licence at risk from
AustriaFrom €30, from €70 in IG-L zonesFrom €60, from €200 in IG-L zones€300 to €5,00050 km/h over
BelgiumAround €116, plus surchargeRoughly €200 to €400Up to €934 on the spot for visitors30 km/h over
France€68 or €135, depending on the limit€135, plus points€3,750, up to 3 months' prison, plus licence ban50 km/h over, immediate
Germany€20 to €70, depending on road type€100 to €260, plus 1 to 2 points€320 to €560 and a driving ban41 km/h over
Italy€173 to €695, plus points€543 to €2,170, plus a possible banUp to €3,382 and a 12 month ban40 km/h over
NetherlandsAround €84 to €96, plus €9 admin feeRoughly €200 to €350Court summons likely30 km/h over in town
Portugal€60 to €300, up to 20 km/h over€120 to €600, plus 2 to 3 points€300 to €1,500 and 4 to 5 points60 km/h over
SpainFrom €100, once over the 3 km/h toleranceAround €300 to €400€500 to €600, a very serious offence60 km/h over in town
United Kingdom£150 and 3 pointsUp to 125% of weekly incomeUp to 175% of weekly income, possible ban12 points in 3 years

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