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Discovering Luxembourg
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