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Guide to Driving in the Netherlands
Netherlands Speed Limits
| KPH | MPH | |
|---|---|---|
| Motorways | 120 | 74 |
| Open Roads | 80/100 | 50/62 |
| Built Up Areas | 50 | 31 |
Emergency Phone Numbers
| Police | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| Ambulance | 112 |
Useful Phrases
| Danger | gevaar |
| Diesel | diesel |
| Exit | afslag |
| Filling Station | tankstation |
| Petrol | benzine |
| Prohibited | verboden |
| Right of way | recht van overpad |
| Roadworks | wegwerkzaamheden |
| Slow | traag |
Fuel
Credit cards are acceptable throughout the Netherlands.
The Netherlands provides some fantastic scenery for a driving holiday; it is a notoriously flat country. The landscape is dotted with windmills, canals, and colourful flowers, including tulips filling the fields.
There are many national parks, lakes, and sandy shores to enjoy here and car hire in the Netherlands is a must to navigate your way around this enchanting country.
As with every other foreign country, driver etiquette, road systems, road signs, and the driving environment are different to what you may be used to in your own country, so it is important that you are aware of the different legislation and things to look out for so that you have a safe driving experience.
Why not read our Netherlands travel guide, you may also like to view information about destinations in the Netherlands.
Essential Driving Information
- Seat belts are compulsory in front and rear seats.
- Traffic drives on the right hand side of the road here.
- Children under 12yrs must not sit in the front seat.
- The minimum driving age is 18 years.
- It is illegal to use a mobile phone when driving. Police can issue on the spot fines for this.
- The blood alcohol limit is 50mg alcohol per 100ml blood. If you have been driving for less than 5 years, a lower limit of 20mg alcohol per 100ml blood applies.
- Dipped headlights are recommended for use during the day. It is prohibited to drive with only sidelights at night.
- It is compulsory to use a warning triangle or hazard warning lights in the event of an accident or breakdown.
- The use of horns at night is prohibited and should only be used in moderation during the day.
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