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German court upholds 80 km/h speed limit for heavy motorhomes

01.05.2026 15:44 1 min 2 sources
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German court upholds 80 km/h speed limit for heavy motorhomes
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Speed limit for motorhomes

The Frankfurt Higher Regional Court confirmed that motorhomes exceeding 7.5 tons must follow an 80 km/h speed limit on autobahns, similar to trucks. The court dismissed an appeal from a driver fined €280 for driving at 100 km/h.

Overloading penalties

In Germany, fines for overloading motorhomes depend on the percentage of excess weight and vehicle mass. For vehicles under 7.5 tons, fines start at €10, with an additional penalty point for exceeding the limit by 20% or more.

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Court ruling: 80 km/h speed limit for heavy motorhomes

16.04.2026 auto-medienportal.net DEU

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