Speeding fines in Lithuania: the full table and how the system works
In short: the fine depends on how much you exceed the limit: up to 10 km/h — a warning, 10–20 km/h — €12–30, 20–30 km/h — €30–90, 30–40 km/h — €120–170, 40–50 km/h — €170–230, and over 50 km/h — €450–550 plus licence suspension for 1–6 months. Pay within 15 days under an administrative order and you owe only half of the minimum fine. A repeat offence of 20+ km/h within 12 months can cost up to €1,000.
Fines table by km/h over the limit
| Exceeded by | Fine | Additional |
|---|---|---|
| up to 10 km/h | Warning | — |
| 10–20 km/h | €12–30 | — |
| 20–30 km/h | €30–90 | — |
| 30–40 km/h | €120–170 | Novice and heavy-vehicle drivers: suspension 3–6 months |
| 40–50 km/h | €170–230 | Novice and heavy-vehicle drivers: suspension 3–6 months |
| over 50 km/h | €450–550 | Everyone: licence suspension 1–6 months |
Stricter rules for novice and truck drivers
For novice drivers (under 2 years of experience) and drivers of vehicles over 3.5 t or buses with more than 9 seats, suspension applies already from 30 km/h over the limit. Novices also face lower base limits: max 100 km/h on motorways and 90 km/h on expressways (all speed limits).
The half-fine rule and repeat offences
- Administrative order: in most camera-recorded cases you receive an order which, if paid within 15 calendar days, costs only half of the minimum fine — e.g. €15 instead of €30–90 for a 20–30 km/h offence.
- Repeat offences: a second 20+ km/h violation within 12 months escalates sharply — the fine can reach €1,000 and suspension periods grow.
- Fines are issued under Article 416 of the Administrative Offences Code and can be paid via e-policija.lt, banks or self-service terminals.
Where and how speed is measured
- Average-speed cameras — over 130 sections in Lithuania: two cameras compute your average over the stretch, so braking at the camera itself doesn't help.
- Fixed cameras sit at the most dangerous spots; locations are public but rotate.
- Mobile patrols and tripods can measure anywhere, usually where crashes cluster.
- The measurement tolerance (3 km/h or 3%) is deducted automatically — the protocol already shows the reduced speed.
What to do after receiving a fine
Pay within 15 days if you accept the offence — it is the cheapest path and closes the case. Contest it within the stated deadline if you believe the measurement is wrong (e.g. not your car) — a standard procedure with evidence follows, though disputes over "a few km/h" rarely succeed since the tolerance is already deducted. Ignoring it is the worst option: the debt goes to bailiffs with extra costs and can block some Regitra services. Note also owner liability: camera fines go to the registered keeper, who must name the actual driver within the deadline — otherwise the liability stays with the keeper.
Interesting facts about speed enforcement 🎯
- Speed is Lithuania's most common factor in serious crashes — roughly a third of road deaths involve it.
- The difference between 50 and 65 km/h in town is the difference between ~80% and ~10% pedestrian survival odds — which is why braking distance questions are so frequent in the exam.
- Average-speed sections cut crashes by about 40% on their stretches, so the network keeps growing.
- The largest penalties come not from single offences but repetition — courts have even confiscated cars for systematic gross violations.
- In the KET exam, speed questions usually trip people on limits for different vehicle types, not fines — practise with situational questions in the RoboKET bank, where every answer carries an explanation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fine for speeding in Lithuania?
It depends on the excess: up to 10 km/h — a warning, 10–20 km/h — €12–30, 20–30 km/h — €30–90, 30–40 km/h — €120–170, 40–50 km/h — €170–230, over 50 km/h — €450–550 plus 1–6 months licence suspension. Novice drivers lose the licence already from 30 km/h over.
Can I pay only half of the fine?
Yes — if the offence was recorded and you received an administrative order, paying within 15 calendar days costs half of the minimum fine. For example, a 20–30 km/h offence costs €15 instead of €30–90.
What happens for repeated speeding?
A second offence of more than 20 km/h within 12 months escalates the penalty — the fine can reach €1,000 and suspension periods lengthen. Repetition counts from when the previous penalty became final.
How do average-speed cameras work?
Two cameras record your entry and exit times and compute the average speed over the section. Lithuania has over 130 such stretches, so slowing down at the camera itself doesn't help — the whole-section average is what counts.
From what excess is the licence suspended?
For all drivers — over 50 km/h (1–6 months plus a €450–550 fine). For novice and heavy-vehicle drivers — already from 30 km/h over the limit (3–6 months).