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- Seat belts
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The use of seat belts and child restraint systems is MANDATORY (Directive 91/671/EEC as amended). The use of seat belts is not compulsory for the following persons:
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Motorcycles
Vehicles below 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
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Non-urban roads | |
Motorways/expressways |
Passenger cars & vans
Vehicles below 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads
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Non-urban roads
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Motorways/expressways
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Urban roads
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Non-urban roads
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Motorways/expressways
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Passenger cars & vans with trailers
Vehicles below 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
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Non-urban roads | |
Motorways/expressways |
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 |
Buses
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
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Non-urban roads | |
Motorways/expressways |
0,8 g/l Standard drivers | |
0,8 g/l Novice drivers | |
0,8 g/l Professional drivers |
Forbidden drugsTHC (cannabis) Methylamphetamine MDMA (ecstasy) Maltese Law does not specify any particular drugs but the Traffic Regulation Ordinance defines ‘drug’ as including any intoxicant other than alcohol.
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BicyclesThe use of helmet is mandatory for power assisted pedal cycles and for children under 10 travelling pillion in a safety seat. | |
Two-wheel vehicles of category L1e (mopeds) | |
Two-wheel vehicles of categories L3e, L4e (motorcycles with/without a sidecar) | |
Motor tricycles of categories L2e, L5e (light and heavy tricycles) | |
Motor quadricycles of categories L6e, L7e (light and heavy quadricycles) |
Use of mobile phone without hand-free set | |
Use of mobile phone with hand-free set |
Safety equipment for carsCars for hire must be equipped with fire extinguishers, warning breakdown triangle and first aid kit. | |
Safety equipment for cyclistReflective jacket (in the dark only) Helmet for children under 10 travelling pillion in a safety seat Front and rear lamps and rear reflectors (in the dark only) Racing bicycles are normally exempted from the obligations mentioned above unless used at night |
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.