South Korea Expressway: 110 km/h, a Camera Every Few Km

You can drive up to 110 km/h on motorways in South Korea.

In Korea the cameras never really stop

The 110 is the easy part. South Korea runs one of the densest speed-camera networks anywhere — fixed cameras every few kilometres on the expressways, plus section control that averages your speed between two gantries, so braking for one camera achieves nothing. Every Korean navigation app (T-map, KakaoNavi) calls the cameras out loud, which is why locals glide along right at the limit. Two things trip up visitors: you need an International Driving Permit alongside your home licence to drive or rent here, and the 0.03 alcohol limit is low enough that a single drink puts you over.

Speed Limits in South Korea — Full Breakdown

Here is the full breakdown of speed limits across all road types in South Korea.

| Road Type | Cars | Trucks |

|———–|——|——–|

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

| Rural | 80 km/h | 60 km/h |

| Motorway | 110 km/h | 80 km/h |

Urban Speed Limits

In built-up areas of South Korea, the default speed limit for cars is 50 km/h. School zones and residential areas may have lower limits of 20-30 km/h.

Motorway Speed Limits

The maximum speed on South Korea’s motorways is 110 km/h for passenger vehicles.

Trucks and heavy vehicles are limited to 80 km/h on the same roads.

Speeding Penalties

Speeding fines in South Korea start from ₩30,000-40,000 KRW for minor offences:

• 1-20 km/h over: ₩30,000-40,000 KRW

• 21-40 km/h over: ₩60,000-70,000 KRW

• 41-60 km/h over: ₩100,000-130,000 KRW

• Over 60 km/h: ₩130,000+ KRW

What Most Guides Don’t Tell You

Local Enforcement

Enforcement standards in South Korea vary by region. Motorway stretches near cities tend to be monitored more heavily than remote rural roads.

Rental companies will forward any camera-generated fines to your payment card, plus an administration surcharge that can double the original amount.

Truck Speed Limits

Heavy vehicles on South Korea motorways are capped at 80 km/h, creating a speed differential of 30 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. Missing any of these items is a separate offence with its own fine.

Alcohol and Speed

With a BAC limit of 0.03, South Korea is stricter than many destinations. Driving after even one drink and exceeding the speed limit can lead to a double penalty.

How South Korea Compares

Key Facts at a Glance

More Resources

• Full Driving Rules for South Korea

• World Speed Limit Map

• Speed Unit Converter

• Speeding Fine Calculator