Lithuania Motorway Speed Limit 2026: 130, €600 at 30 Over

Lithuania’s motorway limit is 130 km/h for cars and 90 km/h for anything over 3.5 tonnes, alongside 90 km/h on rural roads and 50 km/h in towns. Enforcement tolerance sits at roughly 5 km/h, and the ladder above it is steep: about €30-50 at 10 km/h over, €80-200 at 20, and €200-600 with three penalty points and a possible suspension once you pass 30 km/h over.

Your case: The 40 km/h gap between cars at 130 and trucks at 90 is where the A1 actually bites, and a ticket you leave unpaid follows you across the border rather than expiring at it. Driving in Lithuania sets out the 0.04 alcohol ceiling and the equipment an officer checks once you are already stopped.

The A1 Vilnius–Kaunas is where they watch

Lithuania’s motorway limit is 130, but the enforcement isn’t spread evenly. The fixed-camera network is still growing, so what you’ll actually meet is police on the A1 between Vilnius and Kaunas — the busy spine most visitors drive. Two things surprise people. The drink-drive limit is a low 0.04 — under a single drink for most people. And the penalties climb quickly: 30 km/h over runs €200 to €600, three penalty points and a possible suspension. Hold the limit on the A1 and the rest of the network is calm.

The date on the calendar matters as much as the number on the sign here. Winter tyres are compulsory from 10 November to 31 March, and that obligation does not wait for snow to arrive — it runs on the dates. A summer-shod hire car collected in early November is the visitor’s version of this problem, so ask the desk what is fitted rather than assuming.

Speed Limits in Lithuania — Full Breakdown

Lithuania enforces different speed limits depending on the type of road and vehicle.

| Road Type | Cars | Trucks |

|———–|——|——–|

| Urban | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |

| Rural | 90 km/h | 70 km/h |

| Motorway | 130 km/h | 90 km/h |

Urban Speed Limits

The urban speed limit in Lithuania is 50 km/h for passenger vehicles. Watch for variable speed signs in city centres.

Motorway Speed Limits

The maximum speed on Lithuania’s motorways is 130 km/h for passenger vehicles.

Trucks and heavy vehicles are limited to 90 km/h on the same roads.

Speeding Penalties

A speeding fine for going 10 km/h over the limit is approximately EUR 30-50.

What Most Guides Don’t Tell You

Enforcement Reality

Lithuania deploys a moderate number of speed cameras, concentrated on motorways and accident black spots.

The typical enforcement tolerance is around 5 km/h above the posted limit. Anything beyond that triggers an automatic fine.

Cross-border fine collection is active. An unpaid ticket does not disappear when you leave the country.

Officers can demand on-the-spot payment. If you cannot pay, your vehicle may be impounded until the fine is settled.

Truck Speed Limits

Heavy vehicles on Lithuania motorways are capped at 90 km/h, creating a speed differential of 40 km/h with passenger cars. Be alert when overtaking or merging.

Mandatory Equipment

A speed check often turns into a full vehicle inspection. Make sure you carry a warning triangle, reflective vest, first aid kit and fire extinguisher. Missing any of these items is a separate offence with its own fine.

Alcohol and Speed

With a BAC limit of 0.04, Lithuania is stricter than many destinations. Driving after even one drink and exceeding the speed limit can lead to a double penalty.

How Lithuania Compares

Key Facts at a Glance

More Resources

• Full Driving Rules for Lithuania

• World Speed Limit Map

• Speed Unit Converter