Official text · Chapter VII
Speed
This translation is unofficial. The Armenian text is the legally binding version.
The driver must drive at a speed not exceeding the set limit, taking into account traffic density, the condition and characteristics of the vehicle and its load, and road and weather conditions — in particular, the condition of the road surface and visibility in the direction of travel.
2 questionsThe driver must choose a speed that allows full control of the vehicle in accordance with the Rules.
3 questionsIf an obstacle or danger to traffic arises that the driver was able to detect, the driver must take steps to reduce speed, up to bringing the vehicle to a stop. Passing or going around it is permitted if the driver is sure that this is safe for other road users.
4 questionsIn built-up areas, vehicles may travel at no more than 60 km/h, and in areas whose entry and exit are marked with signs 5.21 “Residential zone” and 5.22 “End of residential zone”, as well as in courtyards, at no more than 20 km/h.
16 questionsOutside built-up areas, the permitted speed is:
no more than 90 km/h for cars and for lorries with a maximum permitted weight of up to 3.5 t (no more than 110 km/h on motorways);
6 questionsno more than 90 km/h on all roads for buses and minibuses providing suburban, inter-regional and intercity services, and for motorcycles;
17 questionsno more than 70 km/h for all other buses, cars towing a trailer and lorries with a maximum permitted weight of more than 3.5 t (no more than 90 km/h on motorways).
7 questionsOn individual sections of roads in and outside built-up areas, sign 3.24 “Maximum speed limit” may set a speed either lower or higher than the maximum speeds set in clauses 68–70 of the Rules. Where sign 3.24 sets a higher speed, it may not exceed 80 km/h in a built-up area and 110 km/h outside built-up areas.
3 questionsThe permitted speed is:
no more than 60 km/h for lorries carrying people in an equipped body and for vehicles carrying organised groups of children;
8 questionsThe driver must not:
exceed the speed shown on the “Speed limit” identification mark displayed on the vehicle;
5 questionswhen carrying oversized, dangerous or heavy loads, exceed the speed set when the conditions of carriage were agreed;