Driving Differences: Luxembourg vs. Taiwan
When exploring the roads of Luxembourg and Taiwan, it's crucial to understand their unique driving regulations and practices. Key distinctions include speed limits, lane markings, and alcohol consumption thresholds. Familiarizing yourself with these variations can significantly enhance your driving experience and ensure a safer journey in either country.
Lanes
| Luxembourg | Taiwan | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Usage | Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis. | Reserved for buses; taxis and motorcycles sometimes allowed during specific times. |
| Bus Lanes: Markings | Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs. | Labeled 'BUS' or '公交專用道'; often with road signs. |
| Cycle Lanes: Usage | Exclusive for bicycles. | Exclusive for bicycles and scooters. |
| Cycle Lanes: Markings | Bicycle symbols and colored pavement. | Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement. |
| High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence | No | Yes |
| High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements | N/A | Minimum two or more occupants during peak times |
Markings: Solid Yellow Line
luxembourg:
Not typically used.
taiwan:
Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line
luxembourg:
Not typically used.
taiwan:
Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Bus Lanes: Usage
luxembourg:
Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
taiwan:
Reserved for buses; taxis and motorcycles sometimes allowed during specific times.
Bus Lanes: Markings
luxembourg:
Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.
taiwan:
Labeled 'BUS' or '公交專用道'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Usage
luxembourg:
Exclusive for bicycles.
taiwan:
Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.
Cycle Lanes: Markings
luxembourg:
Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
taiwan:
Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence
luxembourg:
No
taiwan:
Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements
luxembourg:
N/A
taiwan:
Minimum two or more occupants during peak times
Speeds Limits
| Luxembourg | Taiwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Areas: Standard | 50 km/h | 40-50 km/h |
| Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles | 90 km/h | 50-80 km/h |
| Rural Areas: Buses And Vans | 75 km/h | 50-80 km/h |
| Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers | 75 km/h | 50-70 km/h |
| Highways: Cars And Motorcycles | 130 km/h | 90-110 km/h |
| Highways: Buses And Vans | 90 km/h | 90-100 km/h |
| Highways: Trucks And Trailers | 90 km/h | 80-90 km/h |
| Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines | Yes | Yes, fines can be issued on the spot |
Urban Areas: Standard
luxembourg:
50 km/h
taiwan:
40-50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles
luxembourg:
90 km/h
taiwan:
50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans
luxembourg:
75 km/h
taiwan:
50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers
luxembourg:
75 km/h
taiwan:
50-70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles
luxembourg:
130 km/h
taiwan:
90-110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans
luxembourg:
90 km/h
taiwan:
90-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers
luxembourg:
90 km/h
taiwan:
80-90 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines
luxembourg:
Yes
taiwan:
Yes, fines can be issued on the spot
Signals
| Luxembourg | Taiwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together | Not used in Luxembourg | Not used in Taiwan |
| Traffic Signs: Language | French, German, and Luxembourgish; symbols are standard | Mandarin; symbols are standard |
| Traffic Signs: Warning | Triangular with red borders | Diamond-shaped with yellow background |
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together
luxembourg:
Not used in Luxembourg
taiwan:
Not used in Taiwan
Traffic Signs: Language
luxembourg:
French, German, and Luxembourgish; symbols are standard
taiwan:
Mandarin; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning
luxembourg:
Triangular with red borders
taiwan:
Diamond-shaped with yellow background
Turns
| Luxembourg | Taiwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Right Turn On Red | Not typically allowed | Allowed unless prohibited by a sign |
| U- Turns Allowed | Permitted unless signage indicates otherwise | Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them |
Right Turn On Red
luxembourg:
Not typically allowed
taiwan:
Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed
luxembourg:
Permitted unless signage indicates otherwise
taiwan:
Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them
Documentation
| Luxembourg | Taiwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A | Accepted; must have a valid national license | International Driving Permit required |
| Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U | International Driving Permit recommended | International Driving Permit required |
| Vehicle Inspection: Requirement | Mandatory; regular intervals | Yes, periodic inspections mandatory |
| Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles | Mandatory | Not mandatory |
| Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest | Mandatory | Not mandatory |
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A
luxembourg:
Accepted; must have a valid national license
taiwan:
International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U
luxembourg:
International Driving Permit recommended
taiwan:
International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement
luxembourg:
Mandatory; regular intervals
taiwan:
Yes, periodic inspections mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles
luxembourg:
Mandatory
taiwan:
Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest
luxembourg:
Mandatory
taiwan:
Not mandatory
Road Etiquette
| Luxembourg | Taiwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm | Less frequent use compared to some countries | Frequent use in busy areas |
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm
luxembourg:
Less frequent use compared to some countries
taiwan:
Frequent use in busy areas
Alcohol
| Luxembourg | Taiwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Limits: General Drivers | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Limits: Professional Drivers | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Enforcement: Random Checks | Conducted regularly; checkpoints used in some areas | Common, especially during holidays |
| Enforcement: Fines | Can be substantial | Heavy fines imposed |
| Test Refusal | Results in license suspension | Can result in license suspension and fine |
Limits: General Drivers
luxembourg:
0.05%
taiwan:
0.03%
Limits: Professional Drivers
luxembourg:
0.02%
taiwan:
0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks
luxembourg:
Conducted regularly; checkpoints used in some areas
taiwan:
Common, especially during holidays
Enforcement: Fines
luxembourg:
Can be substantial
taiwan:
Heavy fines imposed
Test Refusal
luxembourg:
Results in license suspension
taiwan:
Can result in license suspension and fine
Emergency Services
| Luxembourg | Taiwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Contact: General Emergency | 112 | 119 |
| Contact: Traffic Police | 113 | Varies by district; inquire locally |
| Contact: Roadside Assistance | Contact your insurance provider or automobile club | Available via insurance or specialized companies |
| Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles | Mandatory | Not mandatory, but recommended |
| Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest | Mandatory | Not mandatory, but recommended |
Contact: General Emergency
luxembourg:
112
taiwan:
119
Contact: Traffic Police
luxembourg:
113
taiwan:
Varies by district; inquire locally
Contact: Roadside Assistance
luxembourg:
Contact your insurance provider or automobile club
taiwan:
Available via insurance or specialized companies
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles
luxembourg:
Mandatory
taiwan:
Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest
luxembourg:
Mandatory
taiwan:
Not mandatory, but recommended
Penalties And Fines
| Luxembourg | Taiwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Common Fines: Speeding | Varies; up to €145 for minor infractions | Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license |
| Common Fines: Alcohol | Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time | Steep fines, possible license suspension |
| Common Fines: Seat Belts | Up to €145 | NT$1,500, points in some cases |
| Common Fines: Phone Use | Up to €145 | NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license |
| Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation | Varies; severe penalties | NT$2,700, points on license |
| Payment: On The Spot | Yes; fines often collected immediately | Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately |
| Payment: Deadline | Varies; usually a specific period | Varies; typically 30 days to pay |
Common Fines: Speeding
luxembourg:
Varies; up to €145 for minor infractions
taiwan:
Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol
luxembourg:
Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
taiwan:
Steep fines, possible license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts
luxembourg:
Up to €145
taiwan:
NT$1,500, points in some cases
Common Fines: Phone Use
luxembourg:
Up to €145
taiwan:
NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation
luxembourg:
Varies; severe penalties
taiwan:
NT$2,700, points on license
Payment: On The Spot
luxembourg:
Yes; fines often collected immediately
taiwan:
Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately
Payment: Deadline
luxembourg:
Varies; usually a specific period
taiwan:
Varies; typically 30 days to pay