🇳🇱Tourist Guide
Driving in Netherlands
Complete guide for tourists and expats. Learn the road rules, speed limits, and essential information before you drive in Netherlands.
Right Side
Driving Side
100 km/h
Max Highway Speed
112
Emergency Number
Can You Drive in Netherlands?
Accepted Licenses From
EUEEAUSACanadaUKAustralia
Validity Period: EU licenses valid; others valid for 6 months
Important Note
After 185 days, must exchange for Dutch license
What to Carry in Your Car
Mandatory Items
- Valid driving license
- Vehicle registration
- Valid insurance certificate
Recommended Items
- Warning triangle
- Reflective vest
- First aid kit
Speed Limits
50
Urban Areas
km/h
80
Rural Roads
km/h
100
Highways/Motorways
km/h
Parking
Line Colors
Blue: Time-limited with disc
Paid zones: Pay at machine or app
Parking Tips
- Use parking apps (Parkmobile, Yellowbrick)
- P+R facilities at city outskirts
- Many cities have congestion charges
Average Cost: €2-6 per hour in city centers
Common Mistakes Tourists Make
- 1Not yielding to cyclists - they have priority!
- 2Driving in cycle lanes
- 3Ignoring tram priority
- 4Speeding in 30km/h residential zones
- 5Parking without paying - strictly enforced
Traffic Fines
Speeding
€30-900+ depending on excess
No Seatbelt
€160
Phone Use
€380
Red Light
€280
Illegal Parking
€100+
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Emergency Contacts
Police
112 (emergency) / 0900-8844 (non-emergency)
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Roadside Assistance
ANWB: 088 269 2888
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