A new speed limit will see a busy motorway adopt a 93mph speed limit in a landmark trial. UK tourists in the European Union could will soon see variable speed limits rise to 150km/h or 93mph on a popular stretch of the motorway.

The new limits will be seen on the D3 section of the motorway from the Czech Republic capital, Prague, to the Linz corridor in the neighbouring country of Austria.

Speaking to CT24, Radek Mátl, head of the Roads and Highways Directorate (ŘSD), acknowledged that the speed limits likely wouldn't be operational until October.

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He cited issues with the supplier of variable road markings as a reason for the delay on the section between Plana nad Lužnicí and České Budějovice.

Mr Mátl said

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