{"id":4123,"date":"2025-03-14T08:23:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T08:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buscostadelsol.com\/?p=4123"},"modified":"2025-04-08T11:06:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T11:06:18","slug":"maximum-speed-of-a-bus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buscostadelsol.com\/en\/velocidad-maxima-de-un-autobus\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximum speed of a bus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing what the <strong>maximum permitted speed for a bus<\/strong> is essential for both professional drivers and passenger transport companies. These vehicles, due to their dimensions, weight and capacity, are subject to <strong>specific speed limits<\/strong> The following are included in the Spanish road regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Directorate General of Traffic (DGT)<\/strong> establishes different maximum speeds depending on the type of road, the type of bus (conventional, school or trailer) and whether or not it is carrying standing passengers. Here is a clear and up-to-date explanation of what these limits are, depending on the type of road, the type of bus (conventional, school or trailer) and whether or not it is carrying standing passengers. <strong>General Road Traffic Regulation in force in 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/kgs\/NkR3Hav\" style=\"background-color:#b99038\"><strong>Transfer in<\/strong> <strong>Malaga<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the maximum speed of a bus in Spain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General speed limit for buses in 2024 (according to DGT)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <strong>DGT<\/strong>buses, buses <strong>conventional without trailer or standing passengers<\/strong> can circulate at a maximum of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100 km\/h on motorways and dual carriageways<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>90 km\/h on conventional roads<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>50 km\/h on urban roads<\/strong>except special indications (30 km\/h on single-platform roads or residential areas)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This regulation is governed by the <strong>Article 48 of the General Road Traffic Regulations<\/strong>as amended by <strong>Royal Decree 970\/2020 of 10 November 2020.<\/strong>. You can check it on the official website of the DGT:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dgt.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Traffic rules for buses - DGT<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Difference between conventional, trailer and school buses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum speed <strong>varies depending on the type of bus<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Buses with trailers:<\/strong> limited to <strong>80 km\/h on motorways and dual carriageways<\/strong> y <strong>70 km\/h on conventional roads<\/strong>The length and manoeuvrability of the vehicle make it more difficult to manoeuvre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>School buses:<\/strong> should <strong>reduce the overall limits by 10 km\/h<\/strong> of the track. That is to say, <strong>maximum 90 km\/h on motorways\/highways<\/strong> y <strong>80 km\/h on conventional roads<\/strong>as laid down in Article 2 of Royal Decree 443\/2001 on school transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maximum permitted speed when carrying standing passengers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When the bus <strong>transports standing passengers<\/strong>As is often the case on urban or inter-urban lines, the <strong>maximum speed is limited to 80 km\/h<\/strong>even on motorways or dual carriageways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This limitation applies to <strong>even if the bus is legally entitled to do so<\/strong>as laid down by the DGT:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Buses transporting standing passengers, in accordance with their type approval, may not travel faster than 80 km\/h\" - Direcci\u00f3n General de Tr\u00e1fico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/buscostadelsol.com\/en\/alquiler-microbus\/\" style=\"background-color:#b99038\">A<strong>Rent a minibus in Malaga<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed limit for buses according to road type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motorways and dual carriageways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On motorways and dual carriageways, the <strong>conventional buses without standing passengers<\/strong> may circulate at a maximum of <strong>100 km\/h<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exceptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the bus <strong>carries standing passengers<\/strong>the limit drops to <strong>80 km\/h<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>buses with trailers<\/strong> have a limit of <strong>80 km\/h<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>SCHOOL BUSES<\/strong> must be reduced by 10 km\/h compared to the general limit, i.e, <strong>90 km\/h<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conventional roads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On conventional roads the general limit for buses is <strong>90 km\/h<\/strong>The vehicle shall not carry standing passengers, provided that road conditions permit and the vehicle does not carry standing passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special cases:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>With standing passengers:<\/strong> maximum <strong>80 km\/h<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>School buses:<\/strong> maximum <strong>80 km\/h<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>With trailer:<\/strong> is reduced to <strong>70 km\/h<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urban roads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In urban areas, buses must respect the generic speed limits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>50 km\/h on separate platform tracks<\/strong> for both directions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>30 km\/h on single-platform roads<\/strong> or residential streets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These rules apply to both city and intercity buses operating within the urban core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School buses and buses with trailers: does the limit change?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there are <strong>specific restrictions<\/strong> for school buses and those towing another vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School buses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They must circulate <strong>10 km\/h below the general limit<\/strong> on each type of road, regardless of whether they are carrying children or not. This means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>90 km\/h on motorways and dual carriageways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80 km\/h on conventional roads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urban speeds depending on the road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, they must bear the <strong>V-10 signal<\/strong> school transport visible at the rear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buses with trailers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They have <strong>reduced speed<\/strong> for safety regulations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>80 km\/h on motorways and dual carriageways<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>70 km\/h on conventional roads<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These restrictions take into account the higher inertia and braking difficulty of the assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/buscostadelsol.com\/en\/alquiler-de-autobuses-para-bodas\/\" style=\"background-color:#b99038\"><strong>Transport for weddings and special events<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens if a bus exceeds the speed limit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Exceeding the posted speed limits can have <strong>serious legal and security implications<\/strong>especially for professional drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd38 Sanctions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Financial penalties<\/strong> which can exceed \u20ac500<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Loss of professional driving licence points<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possible withdrawal of licence in case of serious infringement or repeat offence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd38 Safety risks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mayor <strong>braking distance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased risk of <strong>overturning<\/strong> o <strong>loss of control<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Severe damage in the event of an accident<\/strong>given the number of passengers carried<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd38 Radar control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Buses are subject to <strong>fixed and mobile radars<\/strong>especially in areas entering and leaving urban areas, dangerous stretches and interurban roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I find the official bus speed regulations?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to keep up to date with current legislation, it is recommended to consult official sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Official website of the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT):<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dgt.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.dgt.es<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>General Traffic Regulations<\/strong>in particular Article 48.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Royal Decree 443\/2001<\/strong>on safety conditions for the transport of schoolchildren and minors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to periodically check for <strong>legislative updates or amendments<\/strong>as the limits may change over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about the maximum speed of a bus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can a bus travel at 120 km\/h on a motorway?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. <strong>No bus in Spain is allowed to run at more than 100 km\/h.<\/strong>even on motorways and dual carriageways. If you carry standing passengers, the limit is <strong>80 km\/h<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Do city buses have a different limit than intercity buses?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In town, <strong>all buses must comply with city limits<\/strong>which are <strong>50 km\/h<\/strong> as a general rule, and <strong>30 km\/h in residential areas or on single-platform roads<\/strong>regardless of whether they are urban or inter-urban.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the maximum speed of a bus with standing passengers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum allowed by law is <strong>80 km\/h<\/strong>including on motorways. This restriction is intended to protect passengers in the event of braking or an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the maximum speed a school bus can go?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A school bus must run <strong>10 km\/h below the general limit<\/strong> of each track:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>90 km\/h on motorways\/highways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80 km\/h on conventional roads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You may also be interested in:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/minibus malaga\">Minibus Malaga<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/buscostadelsol.com\/en\/large-capacity-buses\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1952\">How many seats does a large bus have? <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/buscostadelsol.com\/en\/transporte-escolar\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2041\">School bus<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saber cu\u00e1l es la velocidad m\u00e1xima permitida para un autob\u00fas es fundamental tanto para conductores profesionales como para empresas de transporte de pasajeros. 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