Driving Differences: Luxembourg vs. Tunisia Explained

Driving in Luxembourg and Tunisia presents unique contrasts that are essential for road safety enthusiasts. Key distinctions include lane markings, speed limits, and documentation requirements. While Luxembourg boasts dedicated bus and cycle lanes, Tunisia emphasizes a stricter approach to alcohol limits. Understanding these variances enhances your safety and experience on the roads of both countries.

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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	Tunisia
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.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Not typically permitted.
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
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	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.

tunisia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

luxembourg:

Not typically used.

tunisia:

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.

tunisia:

Not typically permitted.

Bus Lanes: Presence

luxembourg:

Yes

tunisia:

Bus Lanes: Usage

luxembourg:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

tunisia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

luxembourg:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

luxembourg:

Yes

tunisia:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

luxembourg:

Exclusive for bicycles.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

luxembourg:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

tunisia:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

luxembourg:

N/A

tunisia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

luxembourg:

Yes

tunisia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

luxembourg:

Electronic signs display current limits.

tunisia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Luxembourg	Tunisia
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	75 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	75 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	110 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

luxembourg:

75 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

luxembourg:

75 km/h

tunisia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

luxembourg:

130 km/h

tunisia:

110 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

luxembourg:

90 km/h

tunisia:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

luxembourg:

Yes

tunisia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

luxembourg:

Electronic signs display current limits

tunisia:

N/A

Signals

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	Luxembourg	Tunisia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Luxembourg	Not typically used
Traffic Signs: Language	French, German, and Luxembourgish; symbols are standard	Arabic and French; 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

tunisia:

Not typically used

Traffic Signs: Language

luxembourg:

French, German, and Luxembourgish; symbols are standard

tunisia:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

luxembourg:

Triangular with red borders

tunisia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Luxembourg		Tunisia
Right Turn On Red	Not typically allowed		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless signage indicates otherwise		Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Right Turn On Red

luxembourg:

Not typically allowed

tunisia:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

luxembourg:

Permitted unless signage indicates otherwise

tunisia:

Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Documentation

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	Luxembourg	Tunisia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; must have a valid national license	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; regular intervals	Mandatory; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on windshield
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

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

luxembourg:

International Driving Permit recommended

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

luxembourg:

Mandatory; regular intervals

tunisia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

luxembourg:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

tunisia:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

luxembourg:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

luxembourg:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Luxembourg		Tunisia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

luxembourg:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

tunisia:

Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

luxembourg:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tunisia:

Moderate use

Alcohol

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	Luxembourg	Tunisia
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Conducted regularly; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; checkpoints used broadly
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Substantial; varies by offense
Test Refusal	Results in license suspension	Can result in license suspension

Limits: Professional Drivers

luxembourg:

0.02%

tunisia:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

luxembourg:

0.00%; zero tolerance

tunisia:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

luxembourg:

Conducted regularly; checkpoints used in some areas

tunisia:

Common; checkpoints used broadly

Enforcement: Fines

luxembourg:

Can be substantial

tunisia:

Substantial; varies by offense

Test Refusal

luxembourg:

Results in license suspension

tunisia:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Luxembourg	Tunisia
Contact: General Emergency	112	197
Contact: Traffic Police	113	197
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurance provider or automobile club	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

luxembourg:

112

tunisia:

197

Contact: Traffic Police

luxembourg:

113

tunisia:

197

Contact: Roadside Assistance

luxembourg:

Contact your insurance provider or automobile club

tunisia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

luxembourg:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

luxembourg:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Luxembourg	Tunisia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; up to €145 for minor infractions	Varies; DT 40 to DT 500
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Up to €145	DT 40
Common Fines: Phone Use	Up to €145	DT 60
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; severe penalties	Varies; DT 60 to DT 200
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines often collected immediately	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; usually a specific period	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

luxembourg:

Varies; up to €145 for minor infractions

tunisia:

Varies; DT 40 to DT 500

Common Fines: Seat Belts

luxembourg:

Up to €145

tunisia:

DT 40

Common Fines: Phone Use

luxembourg:

Up to €145

tunisia:

DT 60

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

luxembourg:

Varies; severe penalties

tunisia:

Varies; DT 60 to DT 200

Payment: On The Spot

luxembourg:

Yes; fines often collected immediately

tunisia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

luxembourg:

Varies; usually a specific period

tunisia:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay