| Road type | Cars |
|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 30 to 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 80 on gravel, 90 on paved roads |
| Motorways | No motorways |
| Driving side | Right |
Cameras in the Ghost database
- Speed cameras: 26
- Red-light cameras: 11
Speed limits and speed cameras in Iceland
The limits in Iceland at a glance, and what Ghost knows about the cameras there.
Yes, there are speed cameras in Iceland. Ghost knows 37 of them. Cars are limited to 30 to 50 km/h in built-up areas in Iceland.
Questions and answers
Are there speed cameras in Iceland?
Yes, there are speed cameras in Iceland. Ghost knows 37 of them.
What is the speed limit in Iceland?
Cars are limited to 30 to 50 km/h in built-up areas in Iceland.
Do they use km/h or mph in Iceland?
Speed limits in Iceland are posted in km/h.
Which side of the road do you drive on in Iceland?
You drive on the right in Iceland.
Does Ghost work in Iceland?
Yes. Ghost warns you about known fixed speed cameras and average-speed zones in Iceland, and the data stays on your phone when the signal drops.
Sources
- Speed limits for vehicles | Ísland.is — Ísland.is, 2026
checked: 2026-11-01. Rules and limits change; the sign on the road always applies.