Discovering Luxembourg 2021

Driving

Rules and Regulations +

The official driving age is 18 years-old

+ Vehicles drive on the right, and pass on the left

+ Mobile phones may only be used hands-free while driving and seatbelts must be worn in the front and back seats by all passengers + Children under 12 years-old or shorter than 1.5 meters in height are required to travel in the back seat of the vehicle at all times unless using a child seat appropriate to their size in the front + If the vehicle is not registered in your name, carry a letter from the registered owner giving you permission to drive + If stopped by the police, the officer may request: driving license, vehicle registration document, and certificate of motor insurance

Traffic Offenses Police impose on-the-spot fines, known as “taxed warnings”, varying from 24€ for minor offences up to 145€ for major offences. There are also traffic cameras in use around the country. Ensure an official receipt is issued by the officer collecting the fine.

Roads Roads in Luxembourg are well taken care of and have expanded in the past 30 years to make travel easier. Travel between neighboring countries has greatly improved as well.

Fuel Fuel or gas in Luxembourg is also referred to as petrol for unleaded gasoline or diesel. Petrol stations are easy to find and the option to pay using credit or debit cards is available.

Insurance and Assistance Vehicle Insurance

In Luxembourg, it is the car and not the driver that is insured. All Luxembourg registered cars must have at least third party liability auto insurance. The original insurance certificate must be carried in the vehicle at all times. Luxembourg insurers provide a Green Card which extends normal insurance to other European countries and must be kept in the car at all times when driving abroad.

There are three main types of insurance in Luxembourg: + Third Party Liability Insurance ( Responsabilité Civile or RC) provides coverage against damage to third party property resulting from an accident

+ Part Comprehensive ( Tiers Personnes ) provides third party fire and theft coverage

+ Fully Comprehensive ( Tous Risques or Casco) policy covers virtually everything

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