Britons on holiday in Europe could soon see motorway speed limits increase as a bold new project aims to slash journey times.

Motorists in Czechia will soon see variable speed limits rise to 150km/h or 93mph on a popular stretch of the motorway.

The new limits will be seen on the D3 section of the motorway from the capital, Prague, to the Linz corridor in the neighbouring country of Austria.

Motorists will see the new speed limits in operation at certain times when conditions are deemed to be suitable.

The speed limits are set to be finalised in October

It will include 42 digital speed sign gantries, which will notify drivers if speeds are reduced to 130km/h or 81mph.

Speaking to CT24, Radek Mátl, head of the Roads and Highways Directorate (ŘSD), acknowledged that the speed limits likely wouldn't be operational until October.

He cited issues with the supplier of variable road markings as a reason for the delay on the section between Plana nad Lužnicí and České Budějovice.

Mr Mátl said: "There were problems in the tender process, and the deadline for submitting bids was postponed due to the number of inquiries."

The speed limit changes have divided opinions among drivers and road safety experts

The ŘSD said the signs are still in production and would be installed by a private company in mid-September at a cost of 55 million Czech Koruna (£1.9million).

Jan Rýdl, spokesperson for the ŘSD, confirmed that the 150km/h speed limit would only apply if the conditions are "absolutely ideal".

He added: "There must be no queues, no slippery surfaces, and no reduced visibility."

Prague Morning reported that the National Transport Information Centre would have the final say on how the system will be managed and activated.

The decision to modify driving laws in Czechia has been met with mixed reactions from motorists and road safety experts.

Some argue that the faster speed limits will increase productivity and enable motorists to complete their journeys at a quicker pace.

However, some have warned that younger, less experienced drivers could have difficulties with the new rules as they are unfamiliar with the speed.

Experts have also pointed to the German Autobahn system as a reference for how the faster speed limits can be rolled out safely for all road users.

The Autobahn is popular among sports car owners for its unlimited speed limits

The majority of the motorway is unrestricted, meaning motorists do not need to abide by a speed limit, although the Government recommends an advisory limit of 130km/h (81mph).

Data from the RAC states that around 30 per cent of the Autobahn network has speed limits, with around five per cent having a 130km/h speed limit and 7.8 per cent being 120km/h.

When towing a caravan or motorhome, drivers must stick to an 80km/h (50mph) speed limit if the weight exceeds 3.5 tonnes.