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A guide to driving in LUXEMBOURG VISITOR INFORMATION AT A GLANCE l The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has 502,000 inhabitants, of whom around 90,000 live in Luxembourg City. l The number of foreign residents in Luxembourg has already exceeded 42 %. l Luxembourg occupies an area of 2,586 km2. l There is a total of 2,894 km road kilometres, of which 147 kilometres are motorways. l 394,917 vehicles are registered in Luxembourg, of which 14,946 are motorcycles. l It is one of the smallest countries in Europe as well as the world l The RTL Group of Luxembourg is Europe’s largest TV, radio and production company l The international vehicle ID code is ‘L’ This document was last revised on 1 April 2014 Please see next page for comprehensive information on specific road rules and TISPOL’s advice on safer driving. A guide to driving in LUXEMBOURG Driving facts l At 16, you can drive a moped, scooter, light motorcycle, tractor or automotive work machine, subject to certain maximum weights and speeds. l At 18, you can drive a motorcycle (max 25 kW and max 0,16 kW power/weight), a vehicle vehicle with a maximum of nine places including driver, a tractor and larger automotive work machine, and vehicles with trailer up to 7.500 Kg. Drink-drive limit: The general limit is 0.5 grams of alcohol per litre of blood (g/l). However, a limit of 0.1g/l applies to the following: l Learner drivers and their supervisors l Drivers under the age of 18 years l Drivers of lorry with more than 7.5 tonnes or ADR l Bus drivers and taxi drivers l Holders of a driving licence for a trial period (two years) l Drivers of a breakdown truck Drivers detected with more than 0.8 g/l will receive a fine and penalty points. Drivers detected with more than 1.2 g/l will have their licence withdrawn in addition. Motorway Speed limits l 130 km/h for passenger cars, delivery vans and motorcyclists in good weather l 110 km/h for passenger cars , delivery van and motorcyclists in rain l 100 km/h for buses l 90 km/h for lorries with more than 7.5 tonnes and for trucks with a trailer Annual road deaths l There were 35 road deaths in 2008, 43 in 2007, 46 in 2005 and 69 in 2001 Motorcycles l Motorcyclists are obliged to wear a high visibility safety vest in the event of breaking down. Pedestrians l There are new signs for priority pedestrian crossings, some of which may be used by cyclists. l There are also new signs for meeting zones in cities (residential or commercial zones) l In some areas, pedestrians have priority. In such places, there is a maximum vehicle speed of 30 km/h with parking only in marked spaces. Trucks l The traffic police are equipped with laptops and reading device for digital tachographs. Other laws l Navigation systems must comply with windscreen mounting regulations l A minimum 2 second gap must be observed between vehicles In Luxembourg, navigation systems must comply with windscreen mounting regulations Police and Enforcement l In Luxembourg, every uniformed police officer also carries out traffic surveillance.There are 75 traffic police officers who are specialized in traffic surveillance and checks. l In Luxembourg, law enforcement officers are authorised to give fines on the spot.Therefore they have a special catalogue where the offences and the amount of the fine are determined as well as the number of penalty points. Recent legislation changes l l l l 2005: penalty point system introduced 2008: safety vests for motorcyclists and car drivers when in a breakdown 2008:The general alcohol limit is lowered to 0.5 g/. from 0.8 g/l 2008:The use of the same type of winter or summer tyres on all four wheels Useful phrases Call the police! Appelez la police! Do you speak English? Parlez vous anglais? My car has broken down. Ma voiture est en panne. Where is the nearest fuel station? Où est la station-service la plus proche ? I am lost. Je suis perdu. Thank you! Merci! Emergency contacts In an emergency, call 112. For Police, call 113. Visit the Police website: www.police.public.lu Pics: Shutterstock A guide to driving in LUXEMBOURG Useful regulations and advice What documents must I be able to produce if requested by the police? Driving licence, vehicle registration document, and certificate of motor insurance. If your licence does not incorporate a photograph, ensure you carry your passport to validate the licence. If the vehicle is not registered in your name, carry a letter from the registered owner giving you permission to drive. Do I need to carry a reflective jacket in my car? If so, how many? One reflective jacket is compulsory. Do I need to carry spare bulbs for the lights on my vehicle? If so, for which lights? Again, it is not compulsory but we do recommend it. Do I need to carry spare spectacles if I wear them for driving? Do others in the vehicle with me also need to carry spare spectacles if they wear them for driving? No. Do I need to carry a fire extinguisher? It is recommended but not compulsory Any other requirements I should be aware of regarding the equipment or paperwork I need for a journey in or through your country? Headlamp beam converters and warning triangles are mandatory. Winter driving What items are required or recommended for journeys made in winter? Winter tyres are recommended. Passengers What specific regulations are in place for carrying babies and children? Children under 12 or 1.5 metres tall cannot travel in the front unless they use a proper child restraint system. Children aged under 3 in the rear must use a proper child restraint. Children aged over 3 can use appropriate restraints in the rear, but can only use the lap part of a full seat belt. Do you have any specific rules regarding the carriage of dogs and other pets? No, but they must not impede the driver. Breakdown and collision advice Please give brief advice on what I should do if my vehicle breaks down, on the motorway and on other roads. If possible, move the vehicle away from the traffic and call for assistance. Place a warning triangle ahead of the vehicle, so that you give other vehicles sufficient warning. Be sure that you and other vehicle occupants wait for help in a safe place, away from other traffic. Please give clear advice on what I am required to do if I am involved in a collision. In the event of an accident, stop immediately and move to a safe place. If necessary, alert oncoming traffic by placing a red warning triangle 30 metres down the road. If there are injuries, call the appropriate emergency services. In the event of a collision occurring with a parked vehicle or to someone else's property, it is customary for the driver to leave a card with his/her name and contact details. If two cars were involved, use either drivers' constat amiable d'accident (an insurance declaration form). If more than two cars are involved, a separate accident report form should be completed by each party (and if the vehicle was pushed on to a vehicle in front of it, this should be mentioned). If a driver refuses to sign the form, make a note of And finally... the registration number and take the details of any witnesses. It may be sensible also in these circumstances to call the police to witness damages. In what circumstances must I call the police after a collision? If there have been injuries or fatalities, then you must call the police and ambulance service. Try to give as much detail as possible of your location, and the extent of injuries, when you call. Do not move vehicles until after the police arrive. Local knowledge Any specific tips you could pass on regarding driving in Luxembourg? Fuel is cheaper in Luxembourg than in its neighbouring countries. Therefore, you will find few petrol stations close to those countries’ borders with Luxembourg – simply because the locals often travel to Luxembourg to fill up. Bear this in mind if you are running low on fuel as you head towards our country! Which roads do you suggest should be avoided by visitors (because they are very busy at certain times, or they have a high collision rate)? The A31 motorway between Luxembourg and Dijon can be very busy in peak times. Welcome to the grand Duchy of Luxembourg, where we hope you will find a warm welcome. The Grand Duchy is a constitutional monarchy, and an independent sovereign state. The country is 84 km (51.7 miles) long and 52 km (32.5 miles) wide, encompassing an area of 2586 square kilometres (999 square miles) with a population of just over half a million. If you are heading into Luxembourg City, then we have a sophisticated network of dynamic signage to help you find a car parking space with ease. Alternatively, the park and ride schemes are quick, cheap and convenient. When you get to the centre, take some time to visit the Place d'Armes, the principal square in Luxembourg, which was originally a military parade ground, and is now a tree-lined sanctuary of restaurants and open-air cafés. Nowhere in Luxembourg is more than an hour away from the city, so you can visiting the Ardennes hills and forests, the wine-making valley of the Moselle, or the lovely "Little Switzerland" - also known as Müllerthal - and the Daniel Agostini TISPOL, Luxembourg