Speed limitChile

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Chile. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.

Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Chile

1. Speed limit

A speed limit is the maximum legal speed permitted on a road, lane or within a designated area. It may be established by general traffic law or indicated by fixed, variable or temporary traffic signs.

A speed limit is a maximum, not a target speed. Drivers must travel more slowly whenever traffic, visibility, weather, road conditions, vulnerable road users or the condition of the vehicle make the maximum permitted speed unsafe.

Which general speed limits should car drivers know in Chile?

For light vehicles, general maxima are 50 km/h in urban areas, 100 km/h on rural roads with one lane in each direction and 120 km/h on rural roads with two or more lanes in the same direction. Competent authorities can establish different signed limits under the legal criteria. Lower school and traffic-calming restrictions also apply.

🔗 nuevo.leychile.cl • Chilean Traffic Act — Articles 144–146: urban 50, light-vehicle rural 100/120, school 30 at entry/exit, calming 40/30/20

🔗 mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET — Libro para la conducción en Chile, class B, 27 February 2026; relevant signs and driving guidance

When does Chile’s 30 km/h school-zone maximum apply?

The maximum in a school zone is 30 km/h during the times when pupils enter or leave school. Observe any lower applicable sign and reduce speed further where pupils, parked vehicles or restricted visibility make the maximum unsafe.

🔗 nuevo.leychile.cl • Chilean Traffic Act — Articles 144–146: urban 50, light-vehicle rural 100/120, school 30 at entry/exit, calming 40/30/20

🔗 mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET — Libro para la conducción en Chile, class B, 27 February 2026; relevant signs and driving guidance

Start of a speed limit.

English • Traffic sign CONASET · annex 1 • Maximum speed: 50 km/h. Sets a 50 km/h maximum. Travel slower when conditions require.

Español • CONASET · anexo 1 • Velocidad máxima: 50 km/h. Establece una velocidad máxima de 50 kilómetros por hora. Circula a una velocidad menor cuando las condiciones lo exijan.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET: Libro para la conducción en Chile, anexo 1, página 151

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Government of Chile – National Traffic Safety Commission • Public domain • Original revision 2024-01-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Chilean CONASET Libro para la conducción en Chile, Annex 1 (February 2026): Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • Velocidad máxima: 50 km/h., PDF page 151. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.

Do all Chilean traffic-calming zones have the same numerical limit?

No. A zona de tránsito calmado can establish a maximum of 40, 30 or 20 km/h. Check the applicable zone signs. The name alone does not tell you which of those maxima applies.

🔗 nuevo.leychile.cl • Chilean Traffic Act — Articles 144–146: urban 50, light-vehicle rural 100/120, school 30 at entry/exit, calming 40/30/20

🔗 mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET — Libro para la conducción en Chile, class B, 27 February 2026; relevant signs and driving guidance