Yes, there is now a speed limit of 100 km/h on Dutch motorways at certain times. This is part of a package of measures for more climate protection.

Change in the speed limit on Dutch motorways between March 12 and 16, 2020

A sharepic speaks of a speed limit on Dutch motorways from March 13th.
Yes, appropriate signs are currently being put up along Dutch motorways.

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ON ALL DUTCH MOTORWAYS

100
6am – 7pm

VALID FROM: FRIDAY 13th

The fact check

As the NRW Kleve police report, the speed limit actually exists in the Netherlands. The new speed limit of 100 km/h applies on all Dutch motorways during the day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., unless the speed is limited to 80 km/h by signs.

Between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. - depending on the motorway - the specified speed of 100 km/h, 120 km/h or 130 km/h applies. This new speed limit applies nationwide from Monday, March 16, 2020.

Caution: Even if the speed limit does not come into force across the board until March 16, 2020, the change will take place when the signs are put up and will begin on some motorways as early as Thursday, March 12, 2020. Drivers should therefore pay particular attention to new signs - Because as soon as the corresponding sign is already in place (even before March 16th), the speed limit also applies!

In-depth details about the speed limit:

The speed limit is part of a package of measures for greater climate protection that was decided by the Dutch government in November 2019. The main goal is to reduce nitrogen emissions, which primarily affect air quality. Many Dutch motorways lead through metropolitan areas where the concentration of nitrogen oxides is increased.

the Westfälische Nachrichten , around 4,000 signs along the “Snelwegen” need to be changed or additionally placed. Some manufacturers of navigation systems have already converted their systems. The current speed limits should be partially displayed after an update of the devices.

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Further sources: Neue Westfälische , ADAC


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