Luxembourg Driving Licence 2026 The Complete Guide

The total cost for a Category B (car) licence is typically €1,300–€2,000. This includes: auto-école practical lessons at ~€60–90/hour (16h minimum), theory instruction (12h minimum), practical test €100, licence issuance €30 (tax stamp), and biometric photos ~€10. A mandatory safety course at CFC Colmar-Berg (~€250) is required during the probationary period. The auto-école lesson rate is the largest variable.

The SNCA theory test (examen théorique) for Category B has 20 multiple-choice questions drawn randomly from the official question bank. You have approximately 20 minutes and must score at least 18/20 (90%) to pass. The test is computer-based with photo scenarios and available in 5 languages: Luxembourgish, French, German, English, and Portuguese. Oral exams available on request.

Speed limits per the Code de la Route: Urban areas 50 km/h (30 km/h zones near schools). Rural roads (routes nationales) 90 km/h. Autoroutes 130 km/h (110 km/h in rain, snow, or fog). Tunnels 90 km/h. Heavy vehicles/trailers: 75 km/h rural, 90 km/h autoroute. All Luxembourg motorways (152 km) are toll-free for passenger vehicles.

General limit: 0.5 g/L (0.05% BAC). Novice drivers (first 2 years), professional drivers, and driving instructors: 0.2 g/L (0.02%). First offence at 0.5–0.8 g/L: €145 fine + 2 points. At 0.8–1.2 g/L: higher penalties + 4 points. At ≥1.2 g/L: criminal prosecution, up to €10,000 fine, potential imprisonment, 6 points.

All Luxembourg driving licences start with 12 points. Points are deducted for violations: 6 points for DUI/refusal/drug driving, 4 points for phone use/serious speeding/BAC 0.8–1.2/hit & run, 2 points for speeding/red light/yield, 1 point for seatbelt and minor infractions. Losing all 12 = automatic suspension (12 months first time, 24 months if repeated within 3 years). A 3-year clean record restores all points. A voluntary 1-day course recovers 3 points (once per 3 years).

After passing the practical test, you enter a 24-month probationary period (période probatoire). During this time: a stricter BAC limit of 0.2 g/L applies, you must maintain a training booklet, and you must complete a mandatory one-day safety course at CFC Colmar-Berg. Violations during probation carry harsher consequences.

Yes. Luxembourg’s theory test is available in 5 languages: Luxembourgish, French, German, English, and Portuguese. This reflects the country’s multilingual character and large international/expat population. An oral exam is also available on request with a sworn interpreter for candidates who need it.

Conduite accompagnée allows 17-year-olds to drive accompanied by a designated adult after passing the theory test and completing 12 practical hours. Restrictions: Luxembourg only (not valid abroad), prohibited between 23:00 and 06:00, the accompanying person must be experienced and named on the authorization. Full licence can be obtained at 18.

Luxembourg has a conditions-based winter tyre requirement: winter tyres with M+S, M.S., M&S, or Alpine symbol markings are required on ALL four wheels whenever winter conditions exist (ice, snow, frost). This is not date-based — it applies whenever conditions warrant. You cannot mix winter and summer tyres. Fine: €74 plus potential vehicle immobilization.

Yes. All Luxembourg motorways (6 autoroutes, 152 km total) are completely toll-free for passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and vehicles under 12 tonnes. The Eurovignette only applies to heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) of 12 tonnes or more. There are no tunnel tolls or bridge tolls.

Mandatory: warning triangle (triangle de présignalisation) and reflective vest (gilet de sécurité). Recommended but NOT mandatory: first aid kit and fire extinguisher. The warning triangle must be placed 100m behind your vehicle in case of breakdown. The reflective vest must be worn when exiting the vehicle on motorways or rural roads.

112 — General emergency (fire, ambulance, rescue), EU-wide, free from any phone. 113 — Police emergency (Grand-Ducal Police). 244 244 244 — Police non-emergency. Operators typically speak French, German, Luxembourgish, and often English. Both 112 and 113 accept SMS.

EU/EEA licences are valid in Luxembourg without conversion. Non-EU licence holders must exchange or retake tests depending on bilateral agreements. You generally have 1 year after establishing residency to convert. Exchange fee: €30 (tax stamp). Non-residents receive a virtual 12-point system — violations still deduct points.

All registered vehicles must pass periodic roadworthiness inspections administered by SNCT: first inspection at 4 years, then every 2 years until age 6, then annually. SNCT sends notification 8 weeks before expiry. Exemptions: trailers under 750 kg and vehicles with max speed 25 km/h. Failure to comply results in fines and potential vehicle impoundment.

Yes. Since March 1, 2020, all public transport in Luxembourg (buses, trams, and trains in 2nd class) is completely free for everyone — residents and visitors alike. Luxembourg was the first country in the world to implement nationwide free public transport. First class on trains still requires a ticket. Despite this, traffic congestion remains significant due to 200,000+ daily cross-border commuters.