Definition
A motorway (autopista) is the highest-grade public road, with separated carriageways per direction, two or more lanes each way, and no at-grade intersections. It has no direct access from adjacent properties and is reserved for motor vehicles only. May be toll-free or tolled.
Key facts
- Default speed limit: 120 km/h for cars and motorcycles.
- No direct property access — only signposted on/off ramps.
- Pedestrians, cyclists, mopeds, farm vehicles and animals are forbidden.
- Toll motorways typically have wider hard shoulders and higher pavement quality.
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