Driving in Luxembourg vs. Oman: Key Differences Explained

When traveling abroad, understanding the nuances of road regulations is crucial for ensuring a safe journey. This comparison between Luxembourg and Oman reveals significant contrasts, such as speed limits, lane markings, and alcohol regulations. Familiarizing yourself with these distinctions can help you navigate each country's unique driving landscape with confidence.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in luxembourg is 89

1.617 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for luxembourg is 1.617 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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	Luxembourg	Oman
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not typically used.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not typically used.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

luxembourg:

Not typically used.

oman:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

luxembourg:

Not typically used.

oman:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

luxembourg:

Yes

oman:

Bus Lanes: Usage

luxembourg:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

oman:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

luxembourg:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

oman:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

luxembourg:

Yes

oman:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

luxembourg:

Electronic signs display current limits.

oman:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Luxembourg	Oman
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	75 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	75 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

luxembourg:

50 km/h

oman:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

luxembourg:

30 km/h

oman:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

luxembourg:

90 km/h

oman:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

luxembourg:

75 km/h

oman:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

luxembourg:

75 km/h

oman:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

luxembourg:

130 km/h

oman:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

luxembourg:

90 km/h

oman:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

luxembourg:

90 km/h

oman:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

luxembourg:

Yes

oman:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

luxembourg:

Electronic signs display current limits

oman:

N/A

Signals

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	Luxembourg	Oman
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Luxembourg	Not used in Oman
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged
Traffic Signs: Language	French, German, and Luxembourgish; symbols are standard	Arabic; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red borders	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

luxembourg:

Not used in Luxembourg

oman:

Not used in Oman

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

luxembourg:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

oman:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Traffic Signs: Language

luxembourg:

French, German, and Luxembourgish; symbols are standard

oman:

Arabic; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

luxembourg:

Triangular with red borders

oman:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Luxembourg		Oman
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless signage indicates otherwise		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

U- Turns Allowed

luxembourg:

Permitted unless signage indicates otherwise

oman:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Luxembourg	Oman
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; must have a valid national license	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; regular intervals	Regular inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

luxembourg:

Accepted; must have a valid national license

oman:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

luxembourg:

International Driving Permit recommended

oman:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

luxembourg:

Mandatory; regular intervals

oman:

Regular inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

luxembourg:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

oman:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

luxembourg:

Mandatory

oman:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Luxembourg		Oman
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Use more frequent compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

luxembourg:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

oman:

Use more frequent compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Luxembourg	Oman
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Conducted regularly; checkpoints used in some areas	Common
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Substantial fines
Test Refusal	Results in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and heavy penalties

Limits: General Drivers

luxembourg:

0.05%

oman:

0.00%

Limits: Professional Drivers

luxembourg:

0.02%

oman:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

luxembourg:

0.00%; zero tolerance

oman:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

luxembourg:

Conducted regularly; checkpoints used in some areas

oman:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

luxembourg:

Can be substantial

oman:

Substantial fines

Test Refusal

luxembourg:

Results in license suspension

oman:

Can result in license suspension and heavy penalties

Emergency Services

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	Luxembourg	Oman
Contact: General Emergency	112	9999
Contact: Traffic Police	113	9999
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurance provider or automobile club	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

luxembourg:

112

oman:

9999

Contact: Traffic Police

luxembourg:

113

oman:

9999

Contact: Roadside Assistance

luxembourg:

Contact your insurance provider or automobile club

oman:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

luxembourg:

Mandatory

oman:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Luxembourg	Oman
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; up to €145 for minor infractions	Varies; fines can be substantial
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Up to €145	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Up to €145	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; severe penalties	Fines can be substantial
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines often collected immediately	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; usually a specific period	Varies; ensure timely payment

Common Fines: Speeding

luxembourg:

Varies; up to €145 for minor infractions

oman:

Varies; fines can be substantial

Common Fines: Alcohol

luxembourg:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

oman:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

luxembourg:

Up to €145

oman:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

luxembourg:

Up to €145

oman:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

luxembourg:

Varies; severe penalties

oman:

Fines can be substantial

Payment: On The Spot

luxembourg:

Yes; fines often collected immediately

oman:

Common

Payment: Deadline

luxembourg:

Varies; usually a specific period

oman:

Varies; ensure timely payment