North Macedonia Motorway: 130 km/h — Lights On All Day, Nov–Mar

Motorway speed limit in North Macedonia: 130 km/h.

Passing through to Greece? Two rules that catch drivers

Most people meet North Macedonia on the A1 (E75) — the corridor running from Serbia through Skopje down to the Greek border at Bogorodica — and the police know it, so keep to the 130 through the summer transit rush. Two local rules surprise visitors. From November to March you must run dipped headlights day and night, even in bright winter sun, or it’s a fine. And this stays a cash country for tourists: get caught 30 km/h over and you’re facing €200–500 and a possible ban, often settled on the spot. Cameras watch the A1 and A2, and the mountain stretches are where speed quietly creeps up.

Complete Speed Limit Guide for North Macedonia

Here is the full breakdown of speed limits across all road types in North Macedonia.

| Road Type | Cars | Trucks |

|———–|——|——–|

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

| Rural | 80 km/h | 70 km/h |

| Motorway | 130 km/h | 110 km/h |

Urban Speed Limits

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

Motorway Speed Limits

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

Trucks and heavy vehicles are limited to 110 km/h on the same roads.

Speeding Penalties

A speeding fine for going 10 km/h over the limit is approximately MKD 3,000-6,000 (approx. EUR 50-100).

What Most Guides Don’t Tell You

Enforcement Reality

North Macedonia has limited fixed camera coverage, but mobile radar traps are common on busy routes.

The typical enforcement tolerance is around 10 km/h above the posted limit. Anything beyond that triggers an automatic fine.

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 North Macedonia motorways are capped at 110 km/h, creating a speed differential of 20 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 and first aid kit. Missing any of these items is a separate offence with its own fine.

Alcohol and Speed

With a BAC limit of 0.05, North Macedonia is stricter than many destinations. Driving after even one drink and exceeding the speed limit can lead to a double penalty.

How North Macedonia Compares

Key Facts at a Glance

More Resources

• Full Driving Rules for North Macedonia

• World Speed Limit Map

• Speed Unit Converter