ROAD RULES AND SAFETY

​Are you planning your summer holidays in the EU, and do you want to know about road rules?
In the following article, we are talking about it; if you come to a specific EU country, you can visit country-specific rules.

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What are the road rules?


Road safety and traffic rules differ within the EU. 

• Seat belts must be worn in all vehicles, including tourist coaches and minibuses, in all EU countries;
• Children must have appropriate child restraints in cars/lorries and, where possible, in other vehicles;
• Using a mobile phone without a hands-free set while driving is forbidden in most EU countries;
• The maximum permitted blood alcohol level varies: some countries do not allow any alcohol in the blood while driving;
• Different speed limits apply to different types of roads and vehicles;
• Other safety equipment is required both in cars and for cyclists;
• In some countries, the use of daytime running lights and winter tyres is mandatory;
• Remember to drive on the left side of the road in Cyprus, Ireland and Malta.

The EU has taken measures to improve road safety, including clamping down on traffic offences committed in other EU countries. If you save a driving offence when in another country, you could receive the fine by post at home!
Download the "Going Abroad" app and get important road safety information for all EU countries wherever you are.
Ensure that you have valid and adequate insurance cover that extends to travelling in other EU countries.


For more detail, you can read our articles:


https://www.italiancitizenshiptranslator.com/dual-citizenship-translation-blog/car-insurance-validity-in-eu
https://www.italiancitizenshiptranslator.com/dual-citizenship-translation-blog/driving-licence-exchange-and-recognition-in-the-eu


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