Short answer. The speed limit in Baku is 60 km/h on city streets. A marked residential zone drops that to 20 km/h. Rural roads allow 90 km/h. Motorways allow 110 km/h for cars. Cameras issue the fines automatically.
Updated 28 August 2026.
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What is the speed limit in Baku for cars?
Cars may drive 60 km/h on Baku streets and 110 km/h on a motorway.
| Road | Cars | Trucks | Motorcycles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baku streets, built-up area | 60 km/h | 60 km/h | 60 km/h |
| Residential zone, marked | 20 km/h | 20 km/h | 20 km/h |
| Rural road | 90 km/h | 70 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Dual carriageway | 90 km/h | 70 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Motorway | 110 km/h | 90 km/h | 90 km/h |
Rural roads and dual carriageways allow 90 km/h for a car.
Exceeding the limit raises the risk of a crash and brings a fine.
What is the speed limit for trucks?
Trucks may drive 60 km/h in Baku and 90 km/h on a motorway.
On rural roads and dual carriageways the truck limit is 70 km/h.
Weight is the reason for the lower numbers. A loaded truck needs far more road to stop.
What is the speed limit for motorcycles?
Motorcycles may drive 60 km/h in Baku and 90 km/h outside the city.
The motorway limit for a motorcycle is 90 km/h, not the 110 km/h cars get.
Cameras record a motorcycle the same way they record a car.
What is the limit in a residential zone?
A marked residential zone in Baku is 20 km/h for every vehicle.
The blue sign with a house and a car marks the zone. Pedestrians have priority inside the zone.
Twenty kilometres an hour gives a driver time to stop for a child.
What are the fines for speeding in Baku?
Fines start at 10 AZN and reach 300 AZN, by how far over you were.
- 11 to 20 km/h over the limit: 10 AZN
- 21 to 40 km/h over the limit: 50 AZN
- 41 to 60 km/h over the limit: 200 AZN
- More than 60 km/h over the limit: 300 AZN
A fine on a rental car reaches the rental company first. Our page on charges explains how we pass one on.
How do speed cameras work in Baku?
Cameras across Baku record speed and issue the fine without a patrol car.
The camera reads the plate and the state system sends the penalty.
A notice can arrive weeks after the drive. The delay matters if you rented the car.
Why do limits matter on a motorway?
A motorway crash at 110 km/h is far harder to survive than a city one.
Cars are limited to 110 km/h and trucks to 90 km/h on Azerbaijani motorways.
Rain and fog cut the safe speed well below the sign. Adjust to the road, not to the number.
What else keeps you safe on Azerbaijani roads?
- Check the car before a long drive: tyres, lights and brakes.
- Wear seat belts in the front and in the back.
- Slow down in rain and on ice in the mountains.
- Leave the phone alone while the car is moving.
- Read the signs, because limits change near schools without warning.
Keeping to the limit also saves fuel. A steady 90 km/h uses less than a rushed 110 km/h.
The legal kit is listed in our guide to what the car needs.
The current penalties are published by the State Traffic Police of Azerbaijan.
We have rented cars in Baku since 2023 and run 105 cars today. The office is open 24/7 and the phone answers at night.
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Common questions
What is the speed limit in Baku city?
The speed limit on Baku streets is 60 km/h for cars, trucks and motorcycles.
What is the limit on Azerbaijani motorways?
Motorways allow 110 km/h for cars and 90 km/h for trucks and motorcycles.
How much is a speeding fine in Baku?
A speeding fine runs from 10 AZN to 300 AZN in Baku. The amount depends on how far over you were.
Do speed cameras work at night?
Baku speed cameras work around the clock and issue fines automatically.
When does the 20 km/h limit apply?
The 20 km/h limit applies inside a marked residential zone, where pedestrians have priority.
Who pays a camera fine on a rental car?
The renter pays a camera fine, because the notice reaches the car owner first.
Renting a car and unsure about the rules? Message us and we will explain before you drive.
