The limits in Panama at a glance, and what Ghost knows about the cameras there.
Ghost editorial teamLast updated:
Yes, there are speed cameras in Panama. Ghost knows 18 of them. Cars are limited to 40 to 60 km/h in built-up areas in Panama, and motorways are set at 120 km/h.
General speed limits for cars in Panama
Road type
Cars
Built-up areas
40 to 60 km/h
Outside built-up areas
100 km/h
Motorways
120 km/h
Driving side
Right
The sign on the road always applies.
Near schools the limit is 30 km/h during school hours.
Cameras in the Ghost database
Speed cameras: 14
Red-light cameras: 4
Questions and answers
Are there speed cameras in Panama?
Yes, there are speed cameras in Panama. Ghost knows 18 of them.
What is the speed limit in Panama?
Cars are limited to 40 to 60 km/h in built-up areas in Panama, and motorways are set at 120 km/h.
Do they use km/h or mph in Panama?
Speed limits in Panama are posted in km/h.
Which side of the road do you drive on in Panama?
You drive on the right in Panama.
Does Ghost work in Panama?
Yes. Ghost warns you about known fixed speed cameras and average-speed zones in Panama, and the data stays on your phone when the signal drops.