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Driving in Luxembourg...
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· Any special requirements for driving in Luxembourg?
· What should I know about Parking in Luxembourg?
· How much does fuel cost in Luxembourg?
· What is the speed limit on Luembourg's Roads?
· What is the conversion for kph to mph?
· What is the alcohol limit in Luxembourg?
· Are there any Toll roads in Luxembourg?
· What are the seat belt regulations in Luxembourg?
· What is the minimum age for driving in Luxembourg?
· What documents may I need to carry?
· What terms may I find useful when driving in Luxembourg?
· What number do I call for the emergency services in Luxembourg?

Any special requirements for driving in Luxembourg?
In Luxembourg you must drive on the right and overtake on the left. It is recommended that all vehicles carry a first aid kit, Spare bulb kit and Fire extinguisher. There is an excellent network of roads and motorways in Luxembourg. All vehicles must carry a warning triangle. Horn must only be used in emergency situations.

What should I know about Parking in Luxembourg?
Blue zone parking exists in major cities. Pay car parks and parking meters are available in central Luxembourg. Alternately make use of the free car parks located approximately two miles away, where busses regularly leave for the city. Parking discs for these zones can be obtained from the ACL motoring club, police stations, shops, and tourist offices. Luxembourg city has parking meters and machines that dispense parking tickets. Wheel clamps are placed on illegally parked vehicles.

How much does fuel cost in Luxembourg?
At the time of writing a litre of gasoline cost approximately LuxFr 35.90. Fuel is much cheaper in Luxembourg than in the surrounding countries.

What is the speed limit on Luxembourg's Roads?
Speed limit on Motorway: 120kph/74mph
Speed limit in Towns: 50kph/31mph
Speed limit on Major roads: 90kph/56mph

What is the conversion for kph to mph?
1 mile=1.6 km 1 U.S.
1km=0.6 miles

What is the alcohol limit in Luxembourg?
The blood/alcohol limit in Luxembourg is 80mg. Police impose on-the-spot fines known as "taxed warnings," varying from 1,000 Luxembourg francs for a minor offence up to 6,000 francs for a major one.

Are there any Toll roads in Luxembourg?
There are no toll highways in Luxembourg.

What are the seat belt regulations in Luxembourg?
In Luxembourg seatbelts are compulsory front and rear. Children under 12 years of age must travel in the back seats, unless they are 1.5m (5ft) or taller, or if the front seat is fitted with an appropriate ECE-approved child seat.

What is the minimum age for driving in Luxembourg?
The minimum driving age in Luxembourg is 18.

What documents may I need to carry?
It is advisable to carry your driving license, insurance certificate and vehicle registration, along with your passport.

What terms may I find useful when driving in Luxembourg?
Unleaded Gasoline - essence
Diesel - diesel
Entrance - entree
Exit - sortie
Hospital - hopital
One-way - sens unique
Parking - parking
Police - police
Police station - gendarmerie
Toll - peage

What number do I call for the emergency services in Luxembourg?
Fire/Ambulance Service - 012
Police Service - 113

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