• Introduction
• Reports (10)
• Useful information

  Identity card

  Know before you go

  Driving in the Netherlands

  Practical A to Z

• History and culture

  Nature

  History

  The country today

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

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Compulsory documents

Pink EU driving licence.

International driving license (recommended only).

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 age for front seat passengers : 12 years.

Child seat, booster seat or fitted restraint system, compulsory up to 1,35m.

Minimum driving age : 18 years.

Safety belt: compulsory front and back.

Motorcyclists: helmet compulsory for driver and passenger.

Studded tires prohibited

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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 : 80 kph.

On dual carriageways : 100 kph.

On motorways : 120 kph.

These speed limits are lower in wet weather.

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Auto clubs

Koninklijke Nederlandse Toeristenbond (ANWB)

Wassenaarseweg 220

2509 BA - DEN HAAG

Netherlands

Koninklijke Nederlandse Automobiel Club (KNAC)

Postbus 93114

2509 AC - DEN HAAG

Netherlands