You must abide by the speed limits in Rouen, or you risk being prosecuted by the police. If you drive according to the speed limits, you will also be less likely to be involved in an accident. There are many speed cameras in Rouen and, if caught by one, your car hire agency will fine you before passing your information over to the police. In the city and other urban areas, the top speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph). On rural roads, you must stick to 80 km/h (50 mph). Whereas on motorways you can drive at a maximum of 130 km/h (80 mph). Search car hire on KAYAK