The limits in the Netherlands at a glance, and what Ghost knows about the cameras there.
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Yes, there are speed cameras in the Netherlands. Ghost knows 957 of them. Cars are limited to 50 km/h in built-up areas in the Netherlands.
General speed limits for cars in Netherlands
Road type
Cars
Built-up areas
50 km/h
Outside built-up areas
80 km/h
Motorways
100 by day, up to 130 at night
Driving side
Right
The sign on the road always applies.
Most motorways are limited to 100 km/h from 06:00 to 19:00, though some allow 130 by day.
Cameras in the Ghost database
Speed cameras: 495
Red-light cameras: 211
Speed and red-light cameras: 251
Questions and answers
Are there speed cameras in the Netherlands?
Yes, there are speed cameras in the Netherlands. Ghost knows 957 of them.
What is the speed limit in the Netherlands?
Cars are limited to 50 km/h in built-up areas in the Netherlands.
Do they use km/h or mph in the Netherlands?
Speed limits in the Netherlands are posted in km/h.
Which side of the road do you drive on in the Netherlands?
You drive on the right in the Netherlands.
Does Ghost work in the Netherlands?
Yes. Ghost warns you about known fixed speed cameras and average-speed zones in the Netherlands, and the data stays on your phone when the signal drops.
