Discovering The Netherlands

Car Registration All cars in The Netherlands must be registered with the Department of Road Transport (RDW) or “ Rijksdienst voor het Wegverkeer” in Dutch. As a result of this process you will get Dutch registration plates, registration documents and pay motor tax. The nearest RDW location to schedule and RDW appointment can be found here: www.rdw.nl/over-rdw/contact/keuringsstations The following documentation is required from you on the date of the appointment: + Passport + Registration papers from country of origin + Original invoice or sale contract to prove the power of disposal + The original note on the import document + Pay the BMP tax or the BMP exemption letter id you applied for it + Your vehicle will be subject to inspection the day of the appointment, the APK test (at an RDW-approved garage) measures the road-worthiness of your vehicle + Private Insurance paperwork, the bare minimum insurance is called “ WA- verzekering” Roads The Netherlands has one of the densest road networks in the world – much denser than border countries like Germany. Around half of all trips in The Netherlands are made by car, making up three quarters of all passenger kilometers travelled, meaning that while Dutch Roads are numerous, they are also used with one of the highest intensities of any road network. Car ownership in The Netherlands is high but not exceptional, and slightly lower than in surrounding countries. High population density generates significant traffic volumes on both motorways and regular highways. Most congestion occurs in the Randstad megalopolis area. Fuel Popular gas stations in Netherlands are Texaco, Shell, Q8, Esso, and Total. Gas stations are self-serve. In The Netherlands, you can either pay pump gas first, then pay in the store. Most gas stations accept credit card (EC card), or cash. Insurance and Assistance Third-party liability insurance is mandatory in The Netherlands. You will be issued an International Motor Insurance Card, commonly known as a Green Card. Temporary coverage valid for up to 15 days may be obtained upon arrival Helpful Hint: The use of studded tires is not allowed in the Netherlands. Winter Tires are not mandatory. Once you have complied with the requirements you will provided with a certificate of ownership “tenaamstellingsbewijs ”, and Dutch license plates for your car.

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Discovering The Netherlands