Driving in Liechtenstein vs. Switzerland: Key Differences

Exploring the unique driving regulations of Liechtenstein and Switzerland reveals significant distinctions that can impact road safety. From lane markings to speed limits and alcohol enforcement, each country offers unique rules that drivers must understand. Prepare for your travels by familiarizing yourself with these essential differences to ensure a smooth and secure driving experience abroad.

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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	Switzerland
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.	Used for temporary road changes or construction zones.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Used in temporary traffic management.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Not typically allowed, except in certain slow-moving traffic situations.
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: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

liechtenstein:

Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.

switzerland:

Used for temporary road changes or construction zones.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

liechtenstein:

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

switzerland:

Used in temporary traffic management.

Overtaking: On Right

liechtenstein:

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

switzerland:

Not typically allowed, except in certain slow-moving traffic situations.

Bus Lanes: Presence

liechtenstein:

switzerland:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

liechtenstein:

Not typically used in Liechtenstein.

switzerland:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

liechtenstein:

N/A

switzerland:

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

Cycle Lanes: Markings

liechtenstein:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

switzerland:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

Speeds Limits

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	Liechtenstein		Switzerland
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h		30-50 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately		Yes, drivers can be fined on the spot.

Urban Areas: Standard

liechtenstein:

50 km/h

switzerland:

30-50 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

switzerland:

Yes, drivers can be fined on the spot.

Signals

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	Liechtenstein	Switzerland
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green	Prepare to go
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	Symbols are standard, French, German, Italian and Rumantsch languages are used
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

switzerland:

Prepare to go

Traffic Signs: Language

liechtenstein:

German; symbols are standard

switzerland:

Symbols are standard, French, German, Italian and Rumantsch languages are used

Traffic Signs: Warning

liechtenstein:

Triangle-shaped with red border

switzerland:

Triangular-shaped with a red border

Turns

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	Liechtenstein		Switzerland
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Prohibited unless a specific sign allows it
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless prohibited by signs		Allowed unless prohibited by sign

Right Turn On Red

liechtenstein:

Not allowed

switzerland:

Prohibited unless a specific sign allows it

U- Turns Allowed

liechtenstein:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

switzerland:

Allowed unless prohibited by sign

Documentation

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	Liechtenstein	Switzerland
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for non-French/German/Italian speaking licenses
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required annually	Vehicle inspection is required regularly; proof must be available
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Proof of inspection is kept in the vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

liechtenstein:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

switzerland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for non-French/German/Italian speaking licenses

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

liechtenstein:

Required annually

switzerland:

Vehicle inspection is required regularly; proof must be available

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

liechtenstein:

Displayed on windshield

switzerland:

Proof of inspection is kept in the vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

liechtenstein:

Mandatory

switzerland:

Not mandatory

Alcohol

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	Liechtenstein	Switzerland
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving	Common; police conduct random breath tests
Enforcement: Fines	Heavy fines; varies by severity	Substantial; fines can be based on income
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: General Drivers

liechtenstein:

0.08%

switzerland:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

liechtenstein:

0.00%; zero tolerance

switzerland:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

liechtenstein:

Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving

switzerland:

Common; police conduct random breath tests

Enforcement: Fines

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines; varies by severity

switzerland:

Substantial; fines can be based on income

Test Refusal

liechtenstein:

Can result in license suspension

switzerland:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Roundabouts

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	Liechtenstein		Switzerland
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning immediately upon entry		No signaling normally required when entering
Lane Usage: Right	Use for first exit or straight		Use for the first exit or straight

Signaling: Entering

liechtenstein:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

switzerland:

No signaling normally required when entering

Lane Usage: Right

liechtenstein:

Use for first exit or straight

switzerland:

Use for the first exit or straight

Emergency Services

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	Liechtenstein		Switzerland
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact insurance company or local service providers		140
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory		Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: Roadside Assistance

liechtenstein:

Contact insurance company or local service providers

switzerland:

140

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

liechtenstein:

Mandatory

switzerland:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Liechtenstein	Switzerland
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial, points on license	Varies; CHF 40 to CHF 400+, can lead to license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance	CHF 60
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free kit; can be substantial	CHF 100
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Heavy fines, points on license	Varies; substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately	Common; fines can be issued on the spot
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically a few weeks to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

liechtenstein:

Varies; can be substantial, points on license

switzerland:

Varies; CHF 40 to CHF 400+, can lead to license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

liechtenstein:

Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance

switzerland:

CHF 60

Common Fines: Phone Use

liechtenstein:

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

switzerland:

CHF 100

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines, points on license

switzerland:

Varies; substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

switzerland:

Common; fines can be issued on the spot

Payment: Deadline

liechtenstein:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

switzerland:

Varies; typically a few weeks to pay