Driving in Lithuania vs. Luxembourg: Key Differences

When traversing the roads of Lithuania and Luxembourg, understanding the unique regulations and practices is crucial for ensuring a secure journey. Key distinctions include lane markings, speed restrictions, and alcohol limits. Familiarizing yourself with these driving nuances will enhance your overall safety and compliance while exploring these European nations.

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RIGHT

Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in lithuania is 81

1.549 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for lithuania is 1.549 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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	Lithuania	Luxembourg
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Separation of opposing traffic directions.	Not typically used.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Passing permitted with caution.	Not typically used.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; often with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

lithuania:

Separation of opposing traffic directions.

luxembourg:

Not typically used.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

lithuania:

Passing permitted with caution.

luxembourg:

Not typically used.

Overtaking: On Right

lithuania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

luxembourg:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

lithuania:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

luxembourg:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

lithuania:

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

luxembourg:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

lithuania:

luxembourg:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

lithuania:

N/A

luxembourg:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Lithuania	Luxembourg
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	75 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	75 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90 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, issued by police.	Yes

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

lithuania:

80 km/h

luxembourg:

75 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

lithuania:

70 km/h

luxembourg:

75 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

lithuania:

100 km/h

luxembourg:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

lithuania:

luxembourg:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

lithuania:

N/A

luxembourg:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

lithuania:

Yes, issued by police.

luxembourg:

Yes

Signals

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	Lithuania	Luxembourg
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates prepared to start	Not used in Luxembourg
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Lithuanian; 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

lithuania:

Indicates prepared to start

luxembourg:

Not used in Luxembourg

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

lithuania:

Unnecessary use discouraged

luxembourg:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

lithuania:

Lithuanian; symbols are standard

luxembourg:

French, German, and Luxembourgish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

lithuania:

Triangle-shaped with red border

luxembourg:

Triangular with red borders

Turns

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	Lithuania		Luxembourg
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not typically allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Permitted unless signage indicates otherwise

Right Turn On Red

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

luxembourg:

Not typically allowed

U- Turns Allowed

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

luxembourg:

Permitted unless signage indicates otherwise

Documentation

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	Lithuania	Luxembourg
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required	Accepted; must have a valid national license
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annual check	Mandatory; regular intervals

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

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

luxembourg:

Accepted; must have a valid national license

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

luxembourg:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

lithuania:

Mandatory annual check

luxembourg:

Mandatory; regular intervals

Road Etiquette

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	Lithuania		Luxembourg
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice		Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

lithuania:

Common practice

luxembourg:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

Alcohol

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	Lithuania	Luxembourg
Limits: General Drivers	0.04%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, particularly at night and weekends	Conducted regularly; checkpoints used in some areas
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies based on BAC level	Can be substantial
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses	Possible for severe offenses
Test Refusal	Results in penalties and license suspension	Results in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

lithuania:

0.04%

luxembourg:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

lithuania:

0.00%

luxembourg:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

lithuania:

0.00%

luxembourg:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

lithuania:

Common, particularly at night and weekends

luxembourg:

Conducted regularly; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

lithuania:

Substantial; varies based on BAC level

luxembourg:

Can be substantial

Enforcement: Imprisonment

lithuania:

Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses

luxembourg:

Possible for severe offenses

Test Refusal

lithuania:

Results in penalties and license suspension

luxembourg:

Results in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Lithuania		Luxembourg
Contact: Traffic Police	112		113
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurance provider		Contact your insurance provider or automobile club

Contact: Traffic Police

lithuania:

112

luxembourg:

113

Contact: Roadside Assistance

lithuania:

Contact your insurance provider

luxembourg:

Contact your insurance provider or automobile club

Penalties And Fines

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	Lithuania	Luxembourg
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit	Varies; up to €145 for minor infractions
Common Fines: Alcohol	High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory, fines apply	Up to €145
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, use of hands-free device required	Up to €145
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply	Varies; severe penalties
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, by police	Yes; fines often collected immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; usually a specific period

Common Fines: Speeding

lithuania:

Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit

luxembourg:

Varies; up to €145 for minor infractions

Common Fines: Alcohol

lithuania:

High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment

luxembourg:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

lithuania:

Mandatory, fines apply

luxembourg:

Up to €145

Common Fines: Phone Use

lithuania:

Fines apply, use of hands-free device required

luxembourg:

Up to €145

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

lithuania:

Fines apply

luxembourg:

Varies; severe penalties

Payment: On The Spot

lithuania:

Yes, by police

luxembourg:

Yes; fines often collected immediately

Payment: Deadline

lithuania:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

luxembourg:

Varies; usually a specific period