Speed limits for vehicles
In general
It is agaisnt the law to drive faster than the speed limit.
Police may always stop drivers for speeding.
Speed limits
Road signs indicate the maximum speed in each area.
The common speed limits ar:
30 to 50 kilometers per hour in urban areas,
80 kilometers per hour on gravel roads,
90 kilometers per hour on paved roads outside urban areas.
Drivers must always adjust their speed to fit the current conditions and traffic.
Speed cameras
Speed cameras are placed across the country in areas where speeding and accidents are common. They automatically take pictures of vehicles that go over the speed limit. A ticket is then sent to the registered owner of the vehicle.
A fine from a speed camera is sent to the vehicle's registered owner.
Consequences of speeding
The consequences of speeding can include:
fines, which get higher the faster you're going,
penalty points on your driving record,
losing your driver's license. In serious cases, the police can take your license on the spot.
New drivers
Drivers with a temporary licence lose their license after just 3 points.
Service provider
The Icelandic Police