Since Monday, 14 April 2025, you are allowed to drive 130 km/h during the day on three highway sections in the Netherlands:
On these sections, the daytime 100 km/h speed limit has been lifted, meaning that the standard maximum speed of 130 km/h now applies all day.
Why no new signs are needed
Interestingly, no new signs are required for this change. In fact, the only action needed to implement the speed increase is removing the signs indicating the 100 km/h limit.
In the Netherlands, there is a clear rule: the standard maximum speed on highways is 130 km/h, unless otherwise indicated. So as soon as a sign prescribing a lower speed is removed, 130 km/h is allowed. This not only provides more clarity for drivers but also reduces unnecessary roadside signage.
Giving old signs a new life with AGMI
At AGMI Traffic & Lighting, we see this development as an opportunity to manage old or redundant traffic signs sustainably. The signs being removed — those showing 100 km/h — don’t have to go to waste.
Through our Re-Sign program, we give these signs a new life. We clean, process, and apply new reflective film so they can be reused, even in a different location and with a new message.
In this way, we contribute to a circular public space while ensuring materials are used to their fullest potential.
Do you have, or will you receive, surplus signs due to changes like the 100 to 130 km/h adjustment? Then return them to us! Not only will you reduce unnecessary traffic signs, but you can also get money back thanks to our deposit system.
