Driving in Europe. Tips for driving abroad.


Motoring rules, laws and regulations for the countries of Europe.

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Tips on driving abroad in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Switzerland.
Motoring rules and regulations in Europe.

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This page contains basic information on driving in Europe. Every country has different rules, laws and regulations, so click the country links below to find out all you need to know.

Country Motorway Open Road Town Alcohol mg/ml
Driving in Austria 130 km/h 100 km/h 50 km/h 0.5
Driving in Belgium 120 km/h 90 km/h 50 km/h 0.5
Driving in Denmark 110 (some signed at 130 km/h) 80 km/h 50 km/h 0.5
Driving in France 130 km/h (110 when wet) 90 km/h 50 km/h 0.5
Driving in Germany none unless shown 100 km/h 50 km/h 0.5
Driving in Ireland 120 km/h 90 km/h 50 km/h 0.8
Driving in Italy 130 km/h 90 km/h 50 km/h 0.5
Driving in Luxembourg 120 km/h 90 km/h 60 km/h 0.8
Driving in Netherlands 120/100 km/h 80 km/h 50 km/h 0.5
Driving in Norway 90 km/h 80 km/h 50 km/h 0.1
Driving in Portugal 120 km/h 90 - 100 km/h 50 km/h 0.5
Driving in Spain 120 km/h 100 km/h 50 km/h 0.5 (0.1 for new drivers)
Driving in Switzerland 120 km/h 80 km/h 50 km/h 0.5
Driving in United Kingdom 110 km/h (70 mph) 102 km/h (60 mph) 50 km/h (30 mph) 0.8

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Driving in Europe

Driving in Europe
Driving in Austria
Driving in Belgium
Driving in Denmark
Driving in France
Driving in Germany
Driving in Ireland
Driving in Italy
Driving in Luxembourg
Driving in the Netherlands
Driving in Norway
Driving in Portugal
Driving in Spain
Driving in Switzerland

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