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Vehicle Requirements
  • Warning Triangle.
  • First Aid Kit recommended.
  • Spare Bulb Kit recommended.
  • Fire Extinguisher recommended.

Speed Limits

Solo

Built-up areas
Major roads outside towns
Motorways

50 kph (31 mph)
90 kph (56 mph)
120 kph (74 mph)

With Trailer

Built-up areas
Major roads outside towns
Motorways

50 kph (31 mph)
75 kph (45 mph)
90 kph (56 mph)

 

Motorways

The short motorway system links the city of Luxembourg with neighboring countries.
All roads are toll-free.

 

Seat Belts

Front

Compulsory

Rear

Compulsory if fitted

Children

Under 12 years or under150cm not allowed in front seats

Visit www.childcarseats.org for more information on safe travel with children.

 


Driving Licence

Minimum Driving age 18.
Mopeds - 16 years


Insurance

Third-Party compulsory.
Green Card recommended.


Fines

Motoring offences attract an on-the-spot fine.
An official receipt should be issued.


Drinking and Driving

Blood / Alcohol limit is 0.08%.


Emergency Phone Numbers

Parking

Don't park in the wrong place, your car will be impounded or clamped.
A Blue Zone parking system operates in Luxembourg city, Esch-sur-Alzette, Dudelange and Wiltz.
Luxembourg city has parking meters and pay-and-display machines. .



Fuel
  • Credit cards accepted for fuel payment.
  • It is illegal to import and carry spare fuel.
  • British Petroleum www.bp.com provides details of fuel in many parts of Eurasia.
  • LPG (Autogas) outlets in Luxembourg can be found listed at Autogas Forum www.autogas-forum.de

Motorcycles

Helmets are compulsory.
Headlights to be used 24 hours


Caravans and Trailers

Note different speed limits for vehicles towing trailers or caravans.