Driving in Luxembourg

The minimum age of a driver is 18 years. Children under 12 years of age, or less than 1.5 metres tall, and seated in the front seat must be in a safety seat. The use of seat belts is compulsory for the driver and for passengers. The legal blood alcohol limit is 80 mg. Speed limits are as follows: 50 kph (30 mph) in built-up areas, 90 kph (56 mph) outside built-up areas, and 120 kph (74 mph) on expressways. Limits for cars towing a trailer are as follows: 75 kph (46 mph) outside built-up areas, and 90 kph (56 mph) on expressways.

Generally, traffic on the right has priority. Common knowledge of this rule supplants Stop and Yield signs in many cities.

Motorcycles must be operated with the headlights on - night and day. Do not use the horn in built-up areas or at night, except in the case of immediate and extreme danger. Use the horn outside built-up areas during daylight hours to warn of your intention to pass or to warn of your approach on mountain roads. Also use the horn in weather conditions that significantly restrict visibility. Flash your lights to indicate your intention to pass.

Passing is allowed on the left only.

Police are empowered to collect fines -- usually equaling around €12 per offense, but occasionally as high as €75 -- on the spot.

Parking

Blue Zone parking zones exist in Dudelange, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg City, and Wiltz. Parking discs for these zones can be obtained from the ACL motoring club, police stations, shops, and tourist offices. Luxembourg city has parking metres and machines that dispense parking tickets. Wheel clamps are placed on illegally parked vehicles.

Fuel

Generally, major credit cards are accepted. Leaded super petrol has an octane rating of 98. Unleaded petrol is called essence sans plomb. Regular unleaded petrol has an octane rating of 91; the octane rating of super is 95. It's illegal to carry spare fuel.