Traffic rules

Traffic rules Luxembourg

General:

Luxembourg has a dense network of national roads with a total length of 2,873 kilometres and 125 kilometres of motorway, making it an ideal motoring destination. All major roads are in excellent condition.

Driving License:

An international driving licence is not required. According to the Brussels ruling, even the old pink one is still valid.

Promille limit:

All over Luxembourg, the 0.5 per mille limit applies.

Fine:

Driving under the influence of alcohol: 145 to 10,000 euros
Talking on the phone without a hands-free device: up to 75 euros
Speeding: from 50 euros
Red light: 145 euros
Overtaking ban disregarded: 145 euros
Parking ban: from 25 euros

Other:

Similar traffic rules apply as everywhere else in Europe. Speed limits are 50 km/h in cities, 90 km/h on rural roads. On motorways it is also allowed to drive 130 km/h (110 km/h in wet conditions). Since 1 June 2008, it has also been compulsory in Luxembourg to carry a high-visibility vest in the vehicle. Parking is prohibited at curbs with a yellow line and children who have not yet reached the age of 17 and who are not taller than 1.50 m are only allowed to ride in appropriate child seats. High visibility vests are compulsory