Speeding is punishable by a fine according to the Highway Code. However, more than just a fine, the driver may also lose points on their driving license or even be issued with a driving ban.

It's best to drive without exceeding the indicated speed, otherwise, you can appeal against a light, serious or very serious sanction, depending on the case, as explained by Multas e Coimas and reported in NM

Within the locality, the limits for light vehicles and motorcycles are:

  • Excess up to 20 km/h of the maximum permitted speed limit, the infraction is LIGHT.
  • Exceeding more than 20km/h up to 40 km/h of the maximum permitted speed limit, the infraction is SERIOUS.
  • Excess of more than 40km/h up to 60 km/h of the maximum permitted speed limit, the infraction is VERY SERIOUS, with a fine of 300 euros.
  • Exceeding the maximum permitted speed limit by more than 60km/h, the infraction is VERY SERIOUS, with a fine of 500 euros.

Out of town, the limits for light vehicles and motorcycles are:

  • Exceeding up to 30 km/h of the maximum permitted speed limit, the infraction is LIGHT.
  • Exceeding more than 30km/h up to 60 km/h of the maximum permitted speed limit, the infraction is SERIOUS.
  • Excess of more than 60km/h up to 80 km/h of the maximum permitted speed limit, the infraction is VERY SERIOUS, with a fine of 300 euros.
  • Exceeding the maximum permitted speed limit by more than 80km/h, the infraction is VERY SERIOUS, with a fine of 500 euros.

All sanctions that are applied according to the Highway Code.

Light fine - 60 to 300 euros;

Serious Fine - 120 to 600 euros; possible driving ban of 1 to 12 months; Loss of 2 points

Very Serious Fine - 300 to 600 euros or 500 to 2500 euros; driving disqualification - 2 to 24 months, loss of 4 points on the card, loss of license if temporary

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