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Hungary
2. Motorway
A motorway is a road specially designed and signposted for motor traffic. Motorways normally have separate carriageways for opposing traffic, controlled access through designated entrances and exits, no direct access to neighbouring properties, and no level crossings with other roads, railways or paths.
Special traffic rules apply on motorways. The permitted road users, speed limits, lane rules, tolls and emergency procedures vary between countries, so drivers must follow the local traffic signs and regulations.
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How do people refer to a motorway in Hungary?
The Hungarian term is autópálya. An autóút is a separate road category with a different general car speed limit.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary: KRESZ sections 11(1)(a)-(b),26(1)(a),33,37(1),(3)
Start of a motorway.
English • Traffic sign figure 1 • Motorway. The sign marks the beginning of a motorway. KRESZ section 37 sets out the special motorway rules.
Magyar • 1. ábra • Autópálya. Az autópálya kezdetét jelzi. Az autópályára vonatkozó külön szabályokat a KRESZ 37. §-a határozza meg.
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🔗 Njt.jog.gov.hu • 1/1975. (II. 5.) KPM–BM együttes rendelet (KRESZ) • 11(1)a • 1. ábra
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End of the motorway.
English • Traffic sign figure 2 • End of motorway. The motorway ends.
Magyar • 2. ábra • Autópálya vége. Az autópálya vége.
Sources
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🔗 Njt.jog.gov.hu • 1/1975. (II. 5.) KPM–BM együttes rendelet (KRESZ) • 11(1)b • 2. ábra
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Gigillo83 • Public domain • Source revision 2014-03-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
What speed limit applies to cars on a motorway in Hungary?
For an ordinary passenger car without a trailer, the general maximum is 130 km/h. Obey lower posted limits and reduce speed when traffic, weather or visibility requires it. Different limits can apply to other vehicle classes.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary: KRESZ sections 11(1)(a)-(b),26(1)(a),33,37(1),(3)
Who may use a motorway in Hungary?
Only motor vehicles and combinations capable of at least 60 km/h on a level road may use motorways and their signed approach roads. This capability requirement does not mean maintaining that speed in a queue or unsafe conditions.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary: KRESZ sections 11(1)(a)-(b),26(1)(a),33,37(1),(3)
What should I do if I miss a motorway exit in Hungary?
Continue to the next exit and choose a safe onward route. Do not reverse, make a U-turn or cross the central reservation to return to a missed exit.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary: KRESZ sections 11(1)(a)-(b),26(1)(a),33,37(1),(3)
