autóutak

Autóutak is a Hungarian term referring to motorways in Hungary. These are major public roads, typically dual carriageways with at least two lanes in each direction, separated by a central reservation. Autóutak are designed for high-speed traffic and are intended to facilitate efficient long-distance travel across the country.

Entry and exit to autóutak are controlled, usually via on-ramps and off-ramps, and the speed limit is generally higher than on ordinary roads, often 130 km/h. Unlike some other countries, Hungary's autóutak network is a toll system. Drivers are required to purchase a digital or sticker vignette to use these roads. This toll system is a significant source of revenue for maintaining and expanding the motorway network.

The development of the autóutak network has been a gradual process, accelerating in recent decades to improve connectivity and support economic growth. They connect major cities and regions within Hungary and also serve as important transit routes connecting to neighboring countries. The network is managed and maintained by the state-owned company, National Toll Payment Services Plc. (Nemzeti Útdíjfizetési Szolgáltató Zrt.).