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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Select a country to view detailed driving information, rules, and requirements.
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Spain
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:120 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.5g/L (0.3g/L for new drivers)
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France
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:130 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.5g/L (0.2g/L for new drivers)
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Germany
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:130 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.5‰ (0.0‰ for new drivers)
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Italy
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:130 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.5g/L (0.0g/L for new drivers)
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Netherlands
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:100 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.5‰ (0.2‰ for new drivers)
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Portugal
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:120 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.5g/L (0.2g/L for new drivers)
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United Kingdom
Driving Side:Drives on the left
Speed limit:70 km/h
Alcohol limit:80mg/100ml (50mg in Scotland)
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Switzerland
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:120 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.5‰ (0.1‰ for new drivers)
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Ukraine
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:130 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.2 g/L (0.02%)
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Poland
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:140 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.02% (all drivers)
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Denmark
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:130 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.5‰ (0.2‰ for new drivers)
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Sweden
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:110 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.2‰ (strict limit)
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Finland
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:120 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.5 g/L (0.05%)
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Norway
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:110 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.2‰ (all drivers)
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Austria
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:130 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.5‰ (0.1‰ for novice/professional drivers)
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Turkey
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:130 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.50‰ (zero tolerance for new and commercial drivers)
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Estonia
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:110 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.02% (effectively zero tolerance)
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Romania
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:130 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.0 g/L (zero tolerance)
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Belgium
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:120 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.5 g/L (0.2 g/L professional)
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Czechia
Driving Side:Drives on the right
Speed limit:130 km/h
Alcohol limit:0.0 per mille (zero tolerance)
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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 |
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| 🇪🇸Spain | Right | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 120 km/h | 0.5g/L (0.3g/L for new drivers) |
| 🇫🇷France | Right | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 130 km/h | 0.5g/L (0.2g/L for new drivers) |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Right | 50 km/h | 100 km/h | 130 km/h | 0.5‰ (0.0‰ for new drivers) |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Right | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h | 0.5g/L (0.0g/L for new drivers) |
| 🇳🇱Netherlands | Right | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 100 km/h | 0.5‰ (0.2‰ for new drivers) |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Right | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 120 km/h | 0.5g/L (0.2g/L for new drivers) |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Left | 30 km/h | 60 km/h | 70 km/h | 80mg/100ml (50mg in Scotland) |
| Switzerland | Right | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 120 km/h | 0.5‰ (0.1‰ for new drivers) |
| Ukraine | Right | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h | 0.2 g/L (0.02%) |
| Poland | Right | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 140 km/h | 0.02% (all drivers) |
| Denmark | Right | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 130 km/h | 0.5‰ (0.2‰ for new drivers) |
| Sweden | Right | 50 km/h | 70 km/h | 110 km/h | 0.2‰ (strict limit) |
| Finland | Right | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 120 km/h | 0.5 g/L (0.05%) |
| Norway | Right | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 110 km/h | 0.2‰ (all drivers) |
| Austria | Right | 50 km/h | 100 km/h | 130 km/h | 0.5‰ (0.1‰ for novice/professional drivers) |
| Turkey | Right | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h | 0.50‰ (zero tolerance for new and commercial drivers) |
| Estonia | Right | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 110 km/h | 0.02% (effectively zero tolerance) |
| Romania | Right | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h | 0.0 g/L (zero tolerance) |
| Belgium | Right | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 120 km/h | 0.5 g/L (0.2 g/L professional) |
| Czechia | Right | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h | 0.0 per mille (zero tolerance) |
Test Your Knowledge
Practice with official driving test questions from European countries.