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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). Exemptions for:
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No information |
Motorcycles
Vehicles below 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads | |
Non-urban roads
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Motorways/expressways
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Some non-urban roads, with specific 90 km/h signs |
Passenger cars & vans
Vehicles below 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads | |
Non-urban roads
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Motorways/expressways
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Some non-urban roads, with specific 90 km/h signs |
Heavy goods vehicles
over 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads | |
Non-urban roads
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Motorways/expressways |
Buses
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads | |
Non-urban roads
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Motorways/expressways
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Some non-urban roads, with specific 90 km/h signs |
0,5 g/l Standard drivers | |
0,2 g/l Novice drivers (who have held a driving licence for (a) less than 3 years, or (b) less than 2 years if the driver – in addition to completing 20 hours of hands-on driving lessons with an instructor - has driven at least 3000 km over a minimum of 2 years, accompanied by an experienced driver, before passing the driving test) | |
0,5 g/l Professional drivers (For bus and coach drivers the limit is 0.2 g/l) |
Forbidden drugsTHC (cannabis) Methylamphetamine MDMA (ecstasy) It is prohibited to drive whilst under the influence of illicit drugs. There are no rules concerning specific types of drugs. |
There are lanes reserved for various types of vehicles. No further information available |
Bicycles(Mandatory certified helmet for children under 12) | |
Mopeds | |
Motorcycles with/without a sidecar | |
Light and heavy tricycles | |
Light and heavy quadricycles |
Drivers may not use their mobile phone without a hand-free set | |
May be used only with a bluetooth hands-free setMay not be used with earphones (whether for calls or music) |
Safety equipment for carsWarning triangle Reflective vest/jacket (cars, trucks, buses, motorbikes, mopeds and tractors) for use in the event of breakdowns, accidents or other problems on the road | |
All motorcycle and moped riders (including passengers) must wear certified gloves | |
Winter tyres (or possession of snow chains) are compulsory from 1 November to 31 March in mountainous areas when this road sign is posted on the road |
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.