Speed limits in Oman

Oman employs a minimum and maximum speed limits which varies for different types of vehicles and road. The roads are monitored by speed cameras to detect traffic violation such as speeding. Heavy vehicles such as trucks, mini buses and buses are installed with speed limiters to prevent overspeeding.

Speed limits

The speed limit are followed by Kilometres per hour (km/h)

Light motor vehicle

Road types Speed Limit References
Freeway 120 km/h (75 mph)
Rural Roads 90 km/h (56 mph)
Urban Dual carriageway 60–80 km/h (37–50 mph)
Urban Single carriageway (Residential areas) 40 km/h (25 mph)
Parking areas and service road 25 km/h (16 mph)

References

  1. 1 2 "Full list of Oman's new traffic rules and laws in 2018". January 31, 2018.
  2. ↑ "All buses, trucks in Oman to have mandatory speed limiters: MoI". 31 October 2013.
  3. ↑ "Driving in Oman – cars, conditions, signs, safety, off road… (+video)". 9 March 2016.