Whats it like to drive on the Autobahn?
Despite what you may have heard, the autobahn is not a top-speed free-for-all. Since the Berlin Wall came down and a reunified Germany has continued to grow, so has the traffic. Most autobahns are 2-lanes wide and can get clogged with heavy truck traffic. Certain areas of the autobahn have posted speed limits from 100-130 km/h (62-81 mph). Most congested areas, major autobahn intersections, older/narrower sections, and tall bridges tend to have the speed limits. And they do use photo radar for enforcement (detectors are banned). Sometimes you will see a speed limit sign that says bei nässe underneath, which means that it applies only when the road is wet. The rest of the autobahns have a recommended top speed of 130 km/h, but actual speed is unlimited as much as traffic allows. In remote areas between cities, particularly on weekends, you still can hold the pedal to the metal for extended periods. It is rare to see a German driver running over 180 km/h (112 mph), but beware, a few cars
