Driving Differences: Liechtenstein vs. Luxembourg

When navigating the roads of Liechtenstein and Luxembourg, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that can influence their travel experience. Key differences include speed limits, lane markings, and alcohol consumption policies, impacting overall road safety. Understanding these variations is essential for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey in these two unique European nations.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in liechtenstein is 97

1.967 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for liechtenstein is 1.967 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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	Liechtenstein	Luxembourg
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.	Not typically used.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not typically used.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Not typically used in Liechtenstein.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

liechtenstein:

Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.

luxembourg:

Not typically used.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

liechtenstein:

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

luxembourg:

Not typically used.

Bus Lanes: Presence

liechtenstein:

luxembourg:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

liechtenstein:

Not typically used in Liechtenstein.

luxembourg:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

liechtenstein:

N/A

luxembourg:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

liechtenstein:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

luxembourg:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

liechtenstein:

N/A

luxembourg:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Liechtenstein	Luxembourg
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	75 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	75 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	90 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately	Yes

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

luxembourg:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

luxembourg:

75 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

luxembourg:

75 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

liechtenstein:

120 km/h

luxembourg:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

liechtenstein:

100 km/h

luxembourg:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

luxembourg:

90 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

luxembourg:

Yes

Signals

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	Liechtenstein	Luxembourg
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green	Not used in Luxembourg
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	French, German, and Luxembourgish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangular with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

liechtenstein:

Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green

luxembourg:

Not used in Luxembourg

Traffic Signs: Language

liechtenstein:

German; symbols are standard

luxembourg:

French, German, and Luxembourgish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

liechtenstein:

Triangle-shaped with red border

luxembourg:

Triangular with red borders

Turns

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	Liechtenstein		Luxembourg
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Not typically allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless prohibited by signs		Permitted unless signage indicates otherwise

Right Turn On Red

liechtenstein:

Not allowed

luxembourg:

Not typically allowed

U- Turns Allowed

liechtenstein:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

luxembourg:

Permitted unless signage indicates otherwise

Documentation

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	Liechtenstein	Luxembourg
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; must have a valid national license
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required annually	Mandatory; regular intervals
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield

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

liechtenstein:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

luxembourg:

Accepted; must have a valid national license

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

liechtenstein:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

luxembourg:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

liechtenstein:

Required annually

luxembourg:

Mandatory; regular intervals

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

liechtenstein:

Displayed on windshield

luxembourg:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Alcohol

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	Liechtenstein	Luxembourg
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving	Conducted regularly; checkpoints used in some areas
Enforcement: Fines	Heavy fines; varies by severity	Can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Results in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

liechtenstein:

0.08%

luxembourg:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

liechtenstein:

0.05%

luxembourg:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

liechtenstein:

Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving

luxembourg:

Conducted regularly; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines; varies by severity

luxembourg:

Can be substantial

Test Refusal

liechtenstein:

Can result in license suspension

luxembourg:

Results in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Liechtenstein		Luxembourg
Contact: Traffic Police	117		113
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact insurance company or local service providers		Contact your insurance provider or automobile club

Contact: Traffic Police

liechtenstein:

117

luxembourg:

113

Contact: Roadside Assistance

liechtenstein:

Contact insurance company or local service providers

luxembourg:

Contact your insurance provider or automobile club

Penalties And Fines

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	Liechtenstein	Luxembourg
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial, points on license	Varies; up to €145 for minor infractions
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance	Up to €145
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free kit; can be substantial	Up to €145
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Heavy fines, points on license	Varies; severe penalties
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately	Yes; fines often collected immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; usually a specific period

Common Fines: Speeding

liechtenstein:

Varies; can be substantial, points on license

luxembourg:

Varies; up to €145 for minor infractions

Common Fines: Seat Belts

liechtenstein:

Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance

luxembourg:

Up to €145

Common Fines: Phone Use

liechtenstein:

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

luxembourg:

Up to €145

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines, points on license

luxembourg:

Varies; severe penalties

Payment: On The Spot

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

luxembourg:

Yes; fines often collected immediately

Payment: Deadline

liechtenstein:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

luxembourg:

Varies; usually a specific period