Spain's limit on autopistas is 120kph but they're far better than maintained than Canadian highways and they don't have to deal with such variable weather conditions (in most places). Spanish drivers are better trained and will slow down when conditions are adverse too, though, so there's common sense that goes along with the "maximum" limit.Originally Posted by g-m
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They also have a lot of reductions to 80-100kph for bridges/tunnels/congestion points which are dumb because that's what causes the collision risk (many people don't slow down, though, except for tunnels where there's often radar).
The other problem is that cars aren't geared well for 120+kph so you're consuming 20% more fuel vs. 100kph and that fuel costs 1.5-2x what it does in Canada - only matters if you care about $ and emissions, though.
They make the radar systems very clearly marked so yes, a lot of people will drive a lot faster and then slow down at the radar points which also causes collision risks and I find stupid.
I like where they use point to point systems for dangerous sections (i.e. 12km stretch of curvy road where they check time intervals) but yea, overall I feel safer driving in Spain than in Canada and 120-130kph is fine from a safety perspective when conditions are good.
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