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''Autostrasse'' in Switzerland . Notice the Speed Limit , which is repetitively indicated, and the lack of a central physical barrier.]] The Autostrasse means ''motorroad'' in English and exists in some European countries, noticeably Germany and Switzerland . The faster equivalent is the Autobahn . The ''Autostrasse'' can also be translated as a ''semi-motorway''. While the two are united in a common policy of accepting only motor vehicles, differences apply between the two: On ''Autobahn'' routes, a higher speed limit applies. This can be either 120 km/h in Switzerland or a recommended limit of 130 km/h in Germany (unless otherwise signed), or even unlimited ( Germany only). ''Autostrasse'' routes are limited to a maximum speed limit of 100 km/h; ''Autostrasse'' routes with unlimited speed limits are nonexistent. On ''Autobahn'' routes, longer exits and entrances apply (except for on roads with construction and older routes; they will be marked ''short exit'' or ''kurze Ausfahrt''). On ''Autostrasse'' routes, most exits are remarkably short. Some ''Autostrasse'' have no central barrier separating the carriageways running in different directions (e.g. A4 ''Autostrasse'', Winterthur - Schaffhausen ). On the A13 ''Autostrasse'', portions of the road even allow drivers to overtake using the carriageway usually reserved for oncoming traffic. This simply does not exist on ''Autobahn'' routes; they are required to have a central barrier. Signs are different, too. ''Autobahn'' routes often show a picture of two roads (signalled by a white line) over a bridge. ''Autostrasse'' routes often show a picture of a car (front view) in white. A similar type of road seen in North America is known as a Two-lane Freeway . |
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