Road rules and safety - Liechtenstein

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Seat belts
Traffic lights
Speed limits
Alcohol limits
Influence of drugs
Forbidden lane
Safety helmet
Mobile telephone
Other specific rules

The use of seat belts and child restraint systems is MANDATORY (Directive 91/671/EEC as amended).

Seat belts are not compulsory for:

passengers with a specific medical certificate
delivery vehicles which do not drive faster than 25km/h
any vehicle which is driving at walking pace
staff and passengers in public transport (e.g. buses, coaches)
accompanying persons, in ambulances and cars for disabled people

Child restraint systems are not compulsory for children above the age of 14 and taller than 1.5 m

The amber light warns drivers they will have to stop when it turns red. The penalty for ignoring the red light is 200 CHF.

Motorcycles
Vehicles below 3.5 t

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

	Urban roads
	Non-urban roads
Motorways/expressways This road category does not exist in Liechtenstein

Passenger cars & vans
Vehicles below 3.5 t

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

	Urban roads
	Non-urban roads
Motorways/expressways This road category does not exist in Liechtenstein

Passenger cars & vans with trailers
Vehicles below 3.5 t

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

	Urban roads
	Non-urban roads
Motorways/expressways This road category does not exist in Liechtenstein

Heavy goods vehicles
over 3.5 t

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

	Urban roads
	Non-urban roads
Motorways/expressways This road category does not exist in Liechtenstein

Buses

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

	Urban roads
	Non-urban roads
Motorways/expressways This road category does not exist in Liechtenstein

0,8 g/l Standard drivers
0,8 g/l Novice drivers
0,8 g/l Professional drivers Prohibited from drinking alcohol either during working hours or 6 hours before their work starts.

Forbidden drugs

THC (cannabis)

Methylamphetamine

MDMA (ecstasy)

Amphetamine

Cocaine

Heroin

Forbidden lanes are indicated by specific road signs.
Bicycle routes are reserved for cyclists.
Sidewalks are reserved for pedestrians.
Bus lanes are reserved for buses (public transport).
Red light in the shape of a cross means that the lane may not be used.

Respective penalties:

driving with a vehicle on a sidewalk (100 CHF)
driving with a vehicle on a bus lane (60 CHF)
driving with a vehicle on a cycle lane (80 CHF)
violating a red light (200 CHF)

	BicyclesDrivers do not need to wear a helmet, unless they will be riding faster than 20km/h
	MopedsHelmet must comply with UNECE Regulation 22
	Motorcycles with/without a sidecarHelmet must comply with UNECE Regulation 22
	Light and heavy tricyclesHelmet must comply with UNECE Regulation 22
	Light and heavy quadricyclesHelmet must comply with UNECE Regulation 22

	Drivers may not use their mobile phone without a hand-free setPenalty of 80 CHF
	Drivers may use their mobile phone with a hand-free set

	Recommendation to drive with dipped headlights
	Safety equipment for carsWarning triangle (UNECE Regulation 127)
	Safety equipment for cyclistCyclists must have a bell, except for bikes under 11kg.

Disclaimer

This content on road safety and traffic rules is provided by the national authorities according to Article 8(1) of Directive (EU) 2015/413/EU. The European Commission does not assume liability for this content or its accuracy. For the most accurate and up-to-date information check national websites, where you can also find information on other national rules covering time-based charges (vignettes), emission stickers and road tolls.

Last checked: 12/06/2023