Driving in Belgium vs. Liechtenstein: Key Differences

When navigating the roads of Belgium versus Liechtenstein, understanding the nuances of traffic regulations is essential for ensuring safety. Key distinctions include speed limits, bus lane regulations, and alcohol limits, which can significantly impact your driving experience. Familiarize yourself with these variations to drive confidently and responsibly in both countries.

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Driving Side

The driving side in belgium is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in belgium is 86

1.691 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for belgium is 1.691 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Belgium	Liechtenstein
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used; white lines are prevalent.	Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not commonly used; white lines are prevalent.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not allowed except in traffic queues or on multi-lane roads.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis; specific hours may apply.	Not typically used in Liechtenstein.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

belgium:

Not commonly used; white lines are prevalent.

liechtenstein:

Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

belgium:

Not commonly used; white lines are prevalent.

liechtenstein:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Overtaking: On Right

belgium:

Generally not allowed except in traffic queues or on multi-lane roads.

liechtenstein:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Bus Lanes: Presence

belgium:

Yes

liechtenstein:

Bus Lanes: Usage

belgium:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis; specific hours may apply.

liechtenstein:

Not typically used in Liechtenstein.

Bus Lanes: Markings

belgium:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

liechtenstein:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

belgium:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

liechtenstein:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

belgium:

N/A

liechtenstein:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Belgium	Liechtenstein
Urban Areas: Standard	30-50 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-90 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	120 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	No; fines are mailed to the driver	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Urban Areas: Standard

belgium:

30-50 km/h

liechtenstein:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

belgium:

70-90 km/h

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

belgium:

70-90 km/h

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

belgium:

60-90 km/h

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

belgium:

120 km/h

liechtenstein:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

belgium:

90 km/h

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

belgium:

No; fines are mailed to the driver

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Signals

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	Belgium	Liechtenstein
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Yes; indicates impending green light	Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green
Traffic Signs: Language	Dutch, French, German; symbols are standard	German; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border and white or yellow background	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

belgium:

Yes; indicates impending green light

liechtenstein:

Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green

Traffic Signs: Language

belgium:

Dutch, French, German; symbols are standard

liechtenstein:

German; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

belgium:

Triangle-shaped with a red border and white or yellow background

liechtenstein:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Belgium		Liechtenstein
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless specific signage permits		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Permitted unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

belgium:

Not allowed unless specific signage permits

liechtenstein:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

belgium:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

liechtenstein:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Belgium	Liechtenstein
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; national driving license sufficient	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes; proof must be shown during police checks	Required annually
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on windshield

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

belgium:

Accepted; national driving license sufficient

liechtenstein:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

belgium:

International Driving Permit recommended

liechtenstein:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

belgium:

Yes; proof must be shown during police checks

liechtenstein:

Required annually

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

belgium:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

liechtenstein:

Displayed on windshield

Alcohol

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	Belgium	Liechtenstein
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; conducted by police	Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by severity of offense	Heavy fines; varies by severity

Limits: General Drivers

belgium:

0.05%

liechtenstein:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

belgium:

0.02%

liechtenstein:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

belgium:

Common; conducted by police

liechtenstein:

Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving

Enforcement: Fines

belgium:

Varies by severity of offense

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines; varies by severity

Emergency Services

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	Belgium		Liechtenstein
Contact: Traffic Police	101		117
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or Europe Assistance		Contact insurance company or local service providers

Contact: Traffic Police

belgium:

101

liechtenstein:

117

Contact: Roadside Assistance

belgium:

Check with your insurance provider or Europe Assistance

liechtenstein:

Contact insurance company or local service providers

Penalties And Fines

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	Belgium	Liechtenstein
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines increase with speed, and can include license suspension	Varies; can be substantial, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fine of around 50 EUR	Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fine of around 100 EUR, increased for repeat offenses	Fines for use without hands-free kit; can be substantial
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines; points on license possible	Heavy fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	No; fines usually mailed to the driver	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

belgium:

Varies; fines increase with speed, and can include license suspension

liechtenstein:

Varies; can be substantial, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

belgium:

Fine of around 50 EUR

liechtenstein:

Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

belgium:

Fine of around 100 EUR, increased for repeat offenses

liechtenstein:

Fines for use without hands-free kit; can be substantial

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

belgium:

Fines; points on license possible

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

belgium:

No; fines usually mailed to the driver

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

belgium:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

liechtenstein:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay