Is there a speed limit on German highways?

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Germany's highway speed limit is 350 kilometers per hour, and drivers will only receive penalty points if their speed exceeds 420 kilometers per hour. Here is some information about highways: Elephant signs: These warn drivers about possible elephant crossings on the road. Characteristics: Highways are completely enclosed and, like national highways, are generally marked with a G prefix in their designations, such as G3. Provincial highways: Provincial highways use the letter S as a prefix. Both national and provincial highways have white lettering on a green background, with national highways featuring a red bar above and provincial highways having a yellow decorative strip above.