Driving in Liechtenstein vs Romania: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Liechtenstein and Romania, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices. Key disparities include speed limits, lane usage, and alcohol consumption rules. Understanding these variations is essential for ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience behind the wheel in both countries.

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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	Romania
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
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' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited, mainly in urban areas
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	Not commonly used

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

liechtenstein:

Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.

romania:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Bus Lanes: Presence

liechtenstein:

romania:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

liechtenstein:

Not typically used in Liechtenstein.

romania:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

liechtenstein:

N/A

romania:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

liechtenstein:

Yes

romania:

Limited, mainly in urban areas

Cycle Lanes: Markings

liechtenstein:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

romania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

liechtenstein:

N/A

romania:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

liechtenstein:

Yes

romania:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

liechtenstein:

Electronic signs display current limits.

romania:

Not commonly used

Speeds Limits

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	Liechtenstein	Romania
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	Not commonly used
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately	Yes, common practice

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

romania:

90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

liechtenstein:

120 km/h

romania:

130 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

romania:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

liechtenstein:

Yes

romania:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

liechtenstein:

Electronic signs display current limits

romania:

Not commonly used

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

romania:

Yes, common practice

Signals

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	Liechtenstein	Romania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green	Not used in Romania
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; restrictions apply in some areas
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	Romanian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangular-shaped with a red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

liechtenstein:

Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green

romania:

Not used in Romania

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

liechtenstein:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

romania:

Unnecessary use discouraged; restrictions apply in some areas

Traffic Signs: Language

liechtenstein:

German; symbols are standard

romania:

Romanian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

liechtenstein:

Triangle-shaped with red border

romania:

Triangular-shaped with a red border

Turns

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	Liechtenstein		Romania
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless prohibited by signs		Generally allowed unless signed otherwise

U- Turns Allowed

liechtenstein:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

romania:

Generally allowed unless signed otherwise

Documentation

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	Liechtenstein	Romania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required annually	Yes, periodic inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the windshield

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

liechtenstein:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

romania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

liechtenstein:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

romania:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

liechtenstein:

Required annually

romania:

Yes, periodic inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

liechtenstein:

Displayed on windshield

romania:

Displayed on the windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Liechtenstein		Romania
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use expected

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

liechtenstein:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

romania:

Moderate use expected

Alcohol

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	Liechtenstein	Romania
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.00% to 0.05%; new drivers may have stricter limits
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving	Common; checkpoints used regularly
Enforcement: Fines	Heavy fines; varies by severity	Considerable fines for offenses

Limits: General Drivers

liechtenstein:

0.08%

romania:

0.00% to 0.05%; new drivers may have stricter limits

Limits: Professional Drivers

liechtenstein:

0.05%

romania:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

liechtenstein:

0.00%; zero tolerance

romania:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

liechtenstein:

Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving

romania:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Enforcement: Fines

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines; varies by severity

romania:

Considerable fines for offenses

Emergency Services

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	Liechtenstein	Romania
Contact: Traffic Police	117	Call 112 for police assistance
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact insurance company or local service providers	Call your insurance provider or a local service
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Mandatory; must be carried in the vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Mandatory; must be worn when outside the vehicle on the road

Contact: Traffic Police

liechtenstein:

117

romania:

Call 112 for police assistance

Contact: Roadside Assistance

liechtenstein:

Contact insurance company or local service providers

romania:

Call your insurance provider or a local service

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

liechtenstein:

Mandatory

romania:

Mandatory; must be carried in the vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

liechtenstein:

Mandatory

romania:

Mandatory; must be worn when outside the vehicle on the road

Penalties And Fines

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	Liechtenstein	Romania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial, points on license	Varies; fines increase with speed over the limit
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Hefty fines and possible license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance	Fine applicable; mandatory for all passengers
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free kit; can be substantial	Fines apply; using a phone without a hands-free kit is prohibited
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Heavy fines, points on license	Fines applicable; license points may be added
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately	Possible; payment can be immediate or through the bank
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically within 15 to 30 days
Foreign Drivers: Vehicle Impoundment	Possible if fines are not paid	Possible if fines are not paid or immediate safety concerns exist

Common Fines: Speeding

liechtenstein:

Varies; can be substantial, points on license

romania:

Varies; fines increase with speed over the limit

Common Fines: Alcohol

liechtenstein:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

romania:

Hefty fines and possible license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

liechtenstein:

Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance

romania:

Fine applicable; mandatory for all passengers

Common Fines: Phone Use

liechtenstein:

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

romania:

Fines apply; using a phone without a hands-free kit is prohibited

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines, points on license

romania:

Fines applicable; license points may be added

Payment: On The Spot

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

romania:

Possible; payment can be immediate or through the bank

Payment: Deadline

liechtenstein:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

romania:

Varies; typically within 15 to 30 days

Foreign Drivers: Vehicle Impoundment

liechtenstein:

Possible if fines are not paid

romania:

Possible if fines are not paid or immediate safety concerns exist