Driving in Luxembourg vs. South Korea: Key Differences

When exploring the roads of Luxembourg and South Korea, it's crucial to understand the distinct driving regulations and practices that govern each nation. From varied speed limits and lane markings to unique rules about overtaking and alcohol consumption, these contrasts can significantly impact your travel experience. Prepare yourself for a safe and informed journey by familiarizing yourself with these essential differences.

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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	South korea
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not typically used.	Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not typically used.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed on multi-lane roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Reserved for buses during specified hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two or more occupants
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.

south korea:

Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

luxembourg:

Not typically used.

south korea:

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

Overtaking: On Right

luxembourg:

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

south korea:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

luxembourg:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

south korea:

Reserved for buses during specified hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

luxembourg:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

south korea:

Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

luxembourg:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

south korea:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

luxembourg:

south korea:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

luxembourg:

N/A

south korea:

Minimum two or more occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

luxembourg:

Yes

south korea:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

luxembourg:

Electronic signs display current limits.

south korea:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Luxembourg	South korea
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	60 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	60-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100-110 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80-100 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

south korea:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

luxembourg:

90 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

luxembourg:

75 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

luxembourg:

75 km/h

south korea:

60-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

luxembourg:

130 km/h

south korea:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

luxembourg:

90 km/h

south korea:

100-110 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

luxembourg:

90 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

luxembourg:

Yes

south korea:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

luxembourg:

Electronic signs display current limits

south korea:

N/A

Signals

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	Luxembourg	South korea
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Luxembourg	Not used in South Korea
Traffic Signs: Language	French, German, and Luxembourgish; symbols are standard	Korean; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red borders	Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

luxembourg:

Not used in Luxembourg

south korea:

Not used in South Korea

Traffic Signs: Language

luxembourg:

French, German, and Luxembourgish; symbols are standard

south korea:

Korean; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

luxembourg:

Triangular with red borders

south korea:

Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

luxembourg:

Not typically allowed

south korea:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

luxembourg:

Permitted unless signage indicates otherwise

south korea:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Luxembourg	South korea
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	Mandatory; proof must be displayed
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory

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

luxembourg:

Accepted; must have a valid national license

south korea:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

luxembourg:

International Driving Permit recommended

south korea:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

luxembourg:

Mandatory; regular intervals

south korea:

Mandatory; proof must be displayed

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

luxembourg:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

south korea:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

luxembourg:

Mandatory

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Alcohol

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	Luxembourg	South korea
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Conducted regularly; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Varies; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Results in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: Professional Drivers

luxembourg:

0.02%

south korea:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

luxembourg:

Conducted regularly; checkpoints used in some areas

south korea:

Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used

Enforcement: Fines

luxembourg:

Can be substantial

south korea:

Varies; can be substantial

Test Refusal

luxembourg:

Results in license suspension

south korea:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Emergency Services

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	Luxembourg	South korea
Contact: Traffic Police	113	Varies; often part of the general emergency network
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurance provider or automobile club	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory

Contact: Traffic Police

luxembourg:

113

south korea:

Varies; often part of the general emergency network

Contact: Roadside Assistance

luxembourg:

Contact your insurance provider or automobile club

south korea:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

luxembourg:

Mandatory

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Luxembourg	South korea
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; up to €145 for minor infractions	Varies; fines and license points given
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Up to €145	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Phone Use	Up to €145	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; severe penalties	Fines and license points given
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines often collected immediately	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; usually a specific period	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

luxembourg:

Varies; up to €145 for minor infractions

south korea:

Varies; fines and license points given

Common Fines: Seat Belts

luxembourg:

Up to €145

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Phone Use

luxembourg:

Up to €145

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

luxembourg:

Varies; severe penalties

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Payment: On The Spot

luxembourg:

Yes; fines often collected immediately

south korea:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

luxembourg:

Varies; usually a specific period

south korea:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay