Germany vs Lithuania: Key Driving Differences Explained

When exploring the contrasting road regulations of Germany and Lithuania, you'll uncover notable distinctions in lane markings, speed limits, and alcohol policies. Understanding these variations is essential for ensuring a secure and smooth journey abroad. Whether you're navigating bus lanes or adhering to speed restrictions, being informed can greatly enhance your travel experience.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in germany is 90

1.814 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for germany is 1.814 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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	Germany	Lithuania
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used; white lines are standard.	Separation of opposing traffic directions.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Marks temporary lanes or roadworks.	Passing permitted with caution.
Overtaking: On Right	Generally prohibited, except in traffic jams or on multi-lane roads when the left lane is moving slower.	Allowed on multi-lane roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis. Bicycles may be allowed.	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored lane.	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

germany:

Not commonly used; white lines are standard.

lithuania:

Separation of opposing traffic directions.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

germany:

Marks temporary lanes or roadworks.

lithuania:

Passing permitted with caution.

Overtaking: On Right

germany:

Generally prohibited, except in traffic jams or on multi-lane roads when the left lane is moving slower.

lithuania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

germany:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis. Bicycles may be allowed.

lithuania:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

germany:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with signs.

lithuania:

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

Cycle Lanes: Markings

germany:

Bicycle symbols and colored lane.

lithuania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

germany:

Yes

lithuania:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

germany:

Electronic signs display current limits.

lithuania:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Germany	Lithuania
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	Recommended 130 km/h, no fixed maximum	130 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common	Yes, issued by police.

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

germany:

100 km/h

lithuania:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

germany:

80-100 km/h

lithuania:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

germany:

80 km/h

lithuania:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

germany:

Recommended 130 km/h, no fixed maximum

lithuania:

130 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

germany:

80-100 km/h

lithuania:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

germany:

Yes

lithuania:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

germany:

Electronic signs display current limits

lithuania:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

germany:

Common

lithuania:

Yes, issued by police.

Signals

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	Germany	Lithuania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates the light is about to change to green	Indicates prepared to start
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	Lithuanian; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

germany:

Indicates the light is about to change to green

lithuania:

Indicates prepared to start

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

germany:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

lithuania:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Traffic Signs: Language

germany:

German; symbols are standard

lithuania:

Lithuanian; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Germany		Lithuania
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless a green arrow sign is present		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited in many areas; check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Right Turn On Red

germany:

Not allowed unless a green arrow sign is present

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

germany:

Prohibited in many areas; check for signs

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Germany	Lithuania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for up to 6 months; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory, every 2 years	Mandatory annual check
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on rear license plate	Displayed on license plate or windshield

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

germany:

Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

germany:

Accepted for up to 6 months; International Driving Permit recommended

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

germany:

Mandatory, every 2 years

lithuania:

Mandatory annual check

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

germany:

Displayed on rear license plate

lithuania:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Germany		Lithuania
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Common practice
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Move to the side and stop if necessary		Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

germany:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

lithuania:

Common practice

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

germany:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

lithuania:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Germany	Lithuania
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.04%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common, particularly at night and weekends
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial, varies by offense	Substantial; varies based on BAC level
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for severe offenses	Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Results in penalties and license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

germany:

0.05%

lithuania:

0.04%

Enforcement: Random Checks

germany:

Common

lithuania:

Common, particularly at night and weekends

Enforcement: Fines

germany:

Can be substantial, varies by offense

lithuania:

Substantial; varies based on BAC level

Enforcement: Imprisonment

germany:

Possible for severe offenses

lithuania:

Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses

Test Refusal

germany:

Can result in license suspension

lithuania:

Results in penalties and license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Germany		Lithuania
Contact: Traffic Police	110		112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or ADAC		Contact your insurance provider

Contact: Traffic Police

germany:

110

lithuania:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

germany:

Check with your insurance provider or ADAC

lithuania:

Contact your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Germany	Lithuania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €10 to over €600, points on license	Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	€30 to €60	Mandatory, fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	€100, points on license	Fines apply, use of hands-free device required
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	€90 to €200, points on license	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Yes, by police
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 1 to 4 weeks to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

germany:

Varies; €10 to over €600, points on license

lithuania:

Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit

Common Fines: Alcohol

germany:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

lithuania:

High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

germany:

€30 to €60

lithuania:

Mandatory, fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

germany:

€100, points on license

lithuania:

Fines apply, use of hands-free device required

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

germany:

€90 to €200, points on license

lithuania:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

germany:

Common

lithuania:

Yes, by police

Payment: Deadline

germany:

Varies; typically 1 to 4 weeks to pay

lithuania:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay