Driving in Europe
Your complete guide to driving safely and legally across European countries. Essential information for tourists, expats, and road trip enthusiasts.
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Finland
Guide availableDriving sideDrives on the rightMotorway limit120 km/hAlcohol limit0.5 g/LView complete guide
Norway
Guide availableDriving sideDrives on the rightMotorway limit110 km/hAlcohol limit0.2 g/L (all drivers)View complete guide
Austria
Guide availableDriving sideDrives on the rightMotorway limit130 km/hAlcohol limit0.5 g/L (0.1 g/L for novice/professional drivers)View complete guide
Turkey
Guide availableDriving sideDrives on the rightMotorway limit130 km/hAlcohol limit0.5 g/L (zero tolerance for new and commercial drivers)View complete guide
Estonia
Guide availableDriving sideDrives on the rightMotorway limit110 km/hAlcohol limit0.2 g/L (effectively zero tolerance)View complete guide
Romania
Guide availableDriving sideDrives on the rightMotorway limit130 km/hAlcohol limit0.0 g/L (zero tolerance)View complete guide
Belgium
Guide availableDriving sideDrives on the rightMotorway limit120 km/hAlcohol limit0.5 g/L (0.2 g/L professional)View complete guide
Czechia
Guide availableDriving sideDrives on the rightMotorway limit130 km/hAlcohol limit0.0 g/L (zero tolerance)View complete guide
What you'll learn
Each country guide covers everything you need to drive safely and avoid fines.
License requirements
International driving permit rules, accepted licenses, and validity periods.
Road rules
Speed limits, right-of-way rules, and unique local regulations to follow.
Parking guide
Color-coded zones, payment methods, and where tourists can park.
Fine avoidance
Common violations, fine amounts, and how to avoid expensive tickets.
Emergency contacts
Essential phone numbers for police, ambulance, and roadside assistance.
Toll information
Toll road systems, payment methods, and average costs.
Quick comparison
Compare driving rules across European countries at a glance.
| Country | Driving side | Urban | Rural | Highway | Alcohol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Spain | Right | 30 / 50km/h | 90km/h | 120km/h | 0.5 g/L 0.3 g/L for new drivers |
 France | Right | 50km/h | 80km/h | 130km/h | 0.5 g/L 0.2 g/L for new drivers |
 Germany | Right | 50km/h | 100km/h | 130km/h | 0.5 g/L 0.0 g/L for new drivers |
 Italy | Right | 50km/h | 90km/h | 130km/h | 0.5 g/L 0.0 g/L for new drivers |
 Netherlands | Right | 50km/h | 80km/h | 100km/h | 0.5 g/L 0.2 g/L for new drivers |
 Portugal | Right | 50km/h | 90km/h | 120km/h | 0.5 g/L 0.2 g/L for new drivers |
 United Kingdom | Left | 30mph | 60mph | 70mph | 0.8 g/L 0.5 g/L in Scotland |
 Switzerland | Right | 50km/h | 80km/h | 120km/h | 0.5 g/L 0.1 g/L for new drivers |
 Ukraine | Right | 50km/h | 90km/h | 130km/h | 0.2 g/L |
 Poland | Right | 50km/h | 90km/h | 140km/h | 0.2 g/L all drivers |
 Denmark | Right | 50km/h | 80km/h | 130km/h | 0.5 g/L 0.2 g/L for new drivers |
 Sweden | Right | 50km/h | 70km/h | 110km/h | 0.2 g/L strict limit |
| Finland | Right | 50km/h | 80km/h | 120km/h | 0.5 g/L |
| Norway | Right | 50km/h | 80km/h | 110km/h | 0.2 g/L all drivers |
| Austria | Right | 50km/h | 100km/h | 130km/h | 0.5 g/L 0.1 g/L for novice/professional drivers |
| Turkey | Right | 50km/h | 90km/h | 130km/h | 0.5 g/L zero tolerance for new and commercial drivers |
| Estonia | Right | 50km/h | 90km/h | 110km/h | 0.2 g/L effectively zero tolerance |
| Romania | Right | 50km/h | 90km/h | 130km/h | 0.0 g/L zero tolerance |
| Belgium | Right | 50km/h | 90km/h | 120km/h | 0.5 g/L 0.2 g/L professional |
| Czechia | Right | 50km/h | 90km/h | 130km/h | 0.0 g/L zero tolerance |
Every country drives on the right except where marked.
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