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• Useful information

  Identity card

  Know before you go

  Driving in Iceland

  Practical A to Z

• Compulsory documents
• Regulations
• Equipment
• Speed limits (Light vehicles)
• Auto clubs

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Compulsory documents

Pink EU driving licence (recommended only).

International driving license.

Car registration or rental papers.

Country initials sticker.

International Motor Insurance Card.

Passport (recommended only).

Owner's permission required if using a vehicle belonging to a third party.

Motorists are advised to contact the Motoring Association for information on local regulations.

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Regulations

Maximum alcohol level : 0.05 %. This is to be considered dangerous : don't drink and drive.

Minimum size of children allowed to ride in the front seat : 1.50m.

Child seat, booster seat or fitted restraint system, compulsory up to 6 years.

Minimum driving age : 17 years.

Safety belt: compulsory front and back.

Motorcyclists: helmet compulsory for driver and passenger.

Dipped headlights compulsory (night and day) all year round.

Studded tires under certain restrictions from 15 November to 15 April .

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Equipment

Warning triangle compulsory.

First-aid kit recommended.

Fire extinguisher recommended.

Fluorescent safety jacket recommended.

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Speed limits (Light vehicles)

In built-up areas : 50 kph.

On roads : 90 kph.

These speed limits are lower in wet weather.

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Auto clubs

Félag Islenskra Bifreidaeigenda (FIB)

Borgartúni 33

105 - REYKJAVIK

Iceland

Icelandic M.A (LIA)

Engjavegur, 6

130 - Reykjavik

Iceland