Rijden in Chile
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Mag je Rijden in Chile?
Geaccepteerde Rijbewijzen
Geldigheid: Valid for up to 90 days from entry (matches tourist visa duration)
Belangrijke Opmerking
Foreign licenses are accepted for tourists for up to 90 days (extendable). An IDP is recommended and may be requested at police checkpoints. For stays longer than 90 days, a Chilean license (licencia de conducir) is required.
Verplichte Uitrusting
Verplicht
- Warning triangle
- Fire extinguisher
- Reflective vest
- First aid kit
- Spare tire with jack and wheel wrench
- Reflective vest
Aanbevolen
- Snow chains (required for Andean passes in winter — June to September)
- Extra fuel container for long desert drives in the north
- Sunglasses (intense sun, especially in the Atacama Desert)
Snelheidslimieten
Bebouwde Kom
km/h
Buitenwegen
km/h
Snelwegen
km/h
Tol
Betaalmethoden
Gemiddelde Kosten
CLP 700–4,000 per toll plaza on intercity highways; Santiago urban highways charge CLP 500–3,500 depending on time of day
Santiago's urban highways (Autopista Central, Costanera Norte, Vespucio Norte/Sur, Américo Vespucio Oriente) use TAG electronic tolling with no cash option. Intercity tolls on Ruta 5 accept cash and cards. Peak-hour pricing applies on Santiago urban highways.
Parkeren
Lijnkleuren
Tips
- In Santiago, use apps like EasyPark or the municipal parking system for metered zones
- Shopping malls typically offer the first 30–60 minutes of parking free with a purchase
- Cuidadores de autos (informal parking attendants) are common — a small tip of CLP 500–1,000 is customary
Gemiddelde Kosten: CLP 500–2,000/hour in metered zones; CLP 5,000–15,000/day in private parking garages in Santiago
Veelgemaakte Fouten door Toeristen
- 1Not having a TAG device for Santiago's urban highways — there are no toll booths; without a TAG you pay double the rate
- 2Underestimating the length of Chile — it is over 4,300 km from north to south, and driving times are much longer than expected
- 3Driving in Santiago without understanding the vehicle restriction system (Restricción Vehicular) — certain license plates are banned on specific days
- 4Not carrying snow chains when crossing Andean passes in winter — it is a legal requirement and conditions change rapidly
Boetes
Te Hard Rijden
CLP 70,000–280,000+ depending on how much the limit is exceeded; over 20 km/h above limit is a serious infraction
Geen Gordel
CLP 70,000–100,000 (approximately 1–1.5 UTM)
Telefoon
CLP 70,000–140,000 (serious infraction)
Rood Licht
CLP 70,000–140,000 (serious infraction, may include license suspension)
Fout Parkeren
CLP 40,000–70,000 depending on violation
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Noodnummers
Politie
133 (Carabineros de Chile)
Ambulance
131 (SAMU)
Brandweer
132
Pechhulp
ACHS: 1404 — or call Carabineros (133) for highway emergencies
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