Iceland Speed Cameras: Locations, Fines & What to Expect [2026]

Iceland has numerous automatic speed cameras on major highways. The fines are steep and apply to rental cars too — the rental company receives the fine and charges it to your credit card. Here's everything you need to know.

Where Are the Speed Cameras?

Fixed speed cameras are located at several points along the Ring Road and main routes near Reykjavík. Key locations include:

• Reykjanesbraut (Route 41) — between Reykjavík and Keflavík Airport
• Vesturlandsvegur (Route 1) north of Reykjavík
• Suðurlandsvegur (Route 1) east of Selfoss
• Akureyri — on approach roads into town
• Tunnels — Hvalfjörður and Vaðlaheiðar tunnels have speed cameras

In addition to fixed cameras, police use mobile speed cameras anywhere on the road network.

Speed Limits in Iceland

Area	Maximum Speed
Residential zones	30 km/h
Urban roads	50 km/h
Gravel roads	80 km/h
Paved highways	90 km/h

How Much Do Fines Cost?

Speeding fines in Iceland are high by European standards:

• Up to 10 km/h over: 5,000–15,000 ISK
• 11–20 km/h over: 15,000–40,000 ISK
• 21–30 km/h over: 40,000–70,000 ISK
• Over 30 km/h: 70,000–150,000+ ISK and possible license suspension

Rental Cars and Fines

If you're driving a rental car and a speed camera catches you, the fine goes to the rental company, which passes it on to you. Most companies add an administrative fee (2,000–5,000 ISK) on top of the fine and charge your credit card.

Conclusion

The best advice: simply drive within the speed limits. GPS apps like Google Maps and Waze display speed limits and warn about cameras. Iceland is not a country for rushing — the roads are beautiful and it's dangerous to drive too fast, especially on gravel roads.