Driving in Iceland vs. Liechtenstein: Key Differences

Exploring the unique road regulations in Iceland and Liechtenstein reveals intriguing contrasts that every traveler should know. From speed limits to lane markings, these variations can significantly impact your driving experience. Notably, while Iceland emphasizes bus lanes and lower alcohol limits, Liechtenstein enforces stricter speed regulations and requires reflective vests. Stay informed for a safer journey!

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in iceland is 93

2.229 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for iceland is 2.229 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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	Iceland	Liechtenstein
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas	List length: 4	List length: 5
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses; usage by taxis is sometimes permitted.	Not typically used in Liechtenstein.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

iceland:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

liechtenstein:

Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas

iceland:

List length: 4

liechtenstein:

List length: 5

Bus Lanes: Presence

iceland:

Yes

liechtenstein:

Bus Lanes: Usage

iceland:

Reserved for buses; usage by taxis is sometimes permitted.

liechtenstein:

Not typically used in Liechtenstein.

Bus Lanes: Markings

iceland:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

liechtenstein:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

iceland:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

liechtenstein:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

iceland:

liechtenstein:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

iceland:

N/A

liechtenstein:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Iceland	Liechtenstein
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h on gravel roads	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h on paved roads	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h on paved roads	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

iceland:

80 km/h on gravel roads

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

iceland:

90 km/h on paved roads

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

iceland:

80 km/h on paved roads

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

iceland:

90 km/h

liechtenstein:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

iceland:

90 km/h

liechtenstein:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

iceland:

liechtenstein:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

iceland:

N/A

liechtenstein:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

iceland:

Yes

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Signals

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	Iceland	Liechtenstein
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	N/A	Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Horn Usage: Penalties	N/A	Fines may apply for misuse
Hand Signals: Common Usage	N/A	Rare, as vehicle indicators are expected
Traffic Signs: Language	Icelandic; symbols are standard	German; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red borders	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

iceland:

N/A

liechtenstein:

Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

iceland:

Signal when entering and exiting

liechtenstein:

Signal when exiting

Horn Usage: Penalties

iceland:

N/A

liechtenstein:

Fines may apply for misuse

Hand Signals: Common Usage

iceland:

N/A

liechtenstein:

Rare, as vehicle indicators are expected

Traffic Signs: Language

iceland:

Icelandic; symbols are standard

liechtenstein:

German; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

iceland:

Triangular with red borders

liechtenstein:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Iceland		Liechtenstein
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs		Permitted unless prohibited by signs

U- Turns Allowed

iceland:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs

liechtenstein:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Iceland	Liechtenstein
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Required annually
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

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

iceland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

liechtenstein:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

iceland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

liechtenstein:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

iceland:

Annual inspection required

liechtenstein:

Required annually

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

iceland:

Displayed on the windshield

liechtenstein:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

iceland:

Not mandatory

liechtenstein:

Mandatory

Alcohol

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	Iceland	Liechtenstein
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00% - zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial penalties can apply	Heavy fines; varies by severity
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fine	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

iceland:

0.05%

liechtenstein:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

iceland:

0.02%

liechtenstein:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

iceland:

0.00% - zero tolerance

liechtenstein:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

iceland:

Common

liechtenstein:

Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving

Enforcement: Fines

iceland:

Substantial penalties can apply

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines; varies by severity

Test Refusal

iceland:

Can result in license suspension and fine

liechtenstein:

Can result in license suspension

Roundabouts

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	Iceland		Liechtenstein
Signaling: Entering	Signal when entering and exiting		Signal if turning immediately upon entry
Signaling: Exiting	Signal when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit

Signaling: Entering

iceland:

Signal when entering and exiting

liechtenstein:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Signaling: Exiting

iceland:

Signal when preparing to exit

liechtenstein:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Iceland	Liechtenstein
Contact: Traffic Police	National Police number 112	117
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact local towing services or insurance provider	Contact insurance company or local service providers
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

Contact: Traffic Police

iceland:

National Police number 112

liechtenstein:

117

Contact: Roadside Assistance

iceland:

Contact local towing services or insurance provider

liechtenstein:

Contact insurance company or local service providers

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

iceland:

Not mandatory

liechtenstein:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Iceland	Liechtenstein
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can be substantial depending on the offense	Varies; can be substantial, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory; fines apply	Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines if found using without hands-free	Fines for use without hands-free kit; can be substantial
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	Heavy fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines often need to be paid promptly	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be paid within specific time frame	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

iceland:

Varies; fines can be substantial depending on the offense

liechtenstein:

Varies; can be substantial, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

iceland:

Mandatory; fines apply

liechtenstein:

Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

iceland:

Fines if found using without hands-free

liechtenstein:

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

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

iceland:

Fines and points on license

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

iceland:

Possible; fines often need to be paid promptly

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

iceland:

Varies; typically must be paid within specific time frame

liechtenstein:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay