Driving in Latvia vs. Liechtenstein: Key Differences

When it comes to navigating the roads of Latvia and Liechtenstein, distinct variations in regulations and practices emerge. From speed limits to lane usage, understanding these contrasts is crucial for ensuring safe journeys. Discover how driving norms differ, particularly in terms of overtaking rules and alcohol limits, to drive confidently in these unique countries.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in latvia is 71

1.692 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for latvia is 1.692 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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	Latvia	Liechtenstein
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.
Overtaking: On Right	Not commonly practiced; generally only when the lane is clear.	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.	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
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

latvia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

liechtenstein:

Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.

Overtaking: On Right

latvia:

Not commonly practiced; generally only when the lane is clear.

liechtenstein:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

latvia:

Yes

liechtenstein:

Bus Lanes: Usage

latvia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

liechtenstein:

Not typically used in Liechtenstein.

Bus Lanes: Markings

latvia:

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

liechtenstein:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

latvia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

liechtenstein:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

latvia:

N/A

liechtenstein:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

latvia:

liechtenstein:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

latvia:

N/A

liechtenstein:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Latvia	Liechtenstein
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines are often issued immediately	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

latvia:

90 km/h

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

latvia:

100 km/h

liechtenstein:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

latvia:

90 km/h

liechtenstein:

100 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

latvia:

Common; fines are often issued immediately

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Signals

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	Latvia	Liechtenstein
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Latvia	Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	Latvian; symbols are standard	German; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red borders	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

latvia:

Not used in Latvia

liechtenstein:

Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

latvia:

Signal when entering and exiting

liechtenstein:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

latvia:

Latvian; symbols are standard

liechtenstein:

German; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

latvia:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

liechtenstein:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Latvia		Liechtenstein
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless signs indicate otherwise		Permitted unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

latvia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

liechtenstein:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

latvia:

Permitted unless signs indicate otherwise

liechtenstein:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Latvia		Liechtenstein
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted, no International Driving Permit required		Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required		Required annually

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

latvia:

Accepted, no International Driving Permit required

liechtenstein:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

latvia:

Annual vehicle inspection required

liechtenstein:

Required annually

Road Etiquette

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	Latvia		Liechtenstein
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at zebra crossings		Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Pedestrians Priority

latvia:

Pedestrians have right of way at zebra crossings

liechtenstein:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Latvia	Liechtenstein
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially on weekends	Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial, varies based on BAC	Heavy fines; varies by severity
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fines	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

latvia:

0.05%

liechtenstein:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

latvia:

0.00%

liechtenstein:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

latvia:

0.00%

liechtenstein:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

latvia:

Common, especially on weekends

liechtenstein:

Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving

Enforcement: Fines

latvia:

Substantial, varies based on BAC

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines; varies by severity

Test Refusal

latvia:

Can result in license suspension and fines

liechtenstein:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Latvia		Liechtenstein
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies; dial 112 for emergencies		117
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services		Contact insurance company or local service providers

Contact: Traffic Police

latvia:

Varies; dial 112 for emergencies

liechtenstein:

117

Contact: Roadside Assistance

latvia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

liechtenstein:

Contact insurance company or local service providers

Penalties And Fines

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	Latvia	Liechtenstein
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €20 to €300, points on license	Varies; can be substantial, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible license suspension	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	€20 to €40, fines vary	Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	€10 to €30, fines vary	Fines for use without hands-free kit; can be substantial
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	€30 to €70, points on license	Heavy fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common; fines can often be settled at the time	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within 10 to 30 days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

latvia:

Varies; €20 to €300, points on license

liechtenstein:

Varies; can be substantial, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

latvia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible license suspension

liechtenstein:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

latvia:

€20 to €40, fines vary

liechtenstein:

Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

latvia:

€10 to €30, fines vary

liechtenstein:

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

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

latvia:

€30 to €70, points on license

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

latvia:

Common; fines can often be settled at the time

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

latvia:

Varies; typically within 10 to 30 days

liechtenstein:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay