Driving
Driving in the Netherlands is relatively safer than in most EU countries as long as you are calm and comply with the rules:
› Drive on the right (unless otherwise marked).
› Trams, busses and cyclists have priority.
› You must be at least 18 to drive a car or a motorcycle (125cc).
› Always carry:
- driving license
- car registration
- car insurance
- red warning triangle
- reflective vest
- approved car seat for children
- hands-free system if you would like to use a mobile phone
› Always wear your seatbelt or helmet.
› Speed limits in the Netherlands:
- Built-up areas & cities: 50 Km/h
- Other roads: 80 Km/h
- National road: 100 Km/h
- Motorway: 100 - 120 Km/h
Click here to learn more about driving in the Netherlands.
Parking
Believe it or not, there is no such thing as free parking in most major Dutch cities. Parking your vehicle is allowed in:
› Blue Zones (time-stamped ticket needed)
› P-Zones (metered parking areas)
› P+R localities (out-of-town parking areas with frequent public transportation)
Of course, permits are available for residents.
Useful links
› New traffic rules
› Speed cameras (in Dutch)
› Roads affected by works (in Dutch)
› Info about traffic
› Department of Road Transport (in Dutch)
› Park-line.nl (in Dutch)
› Yellowbrick (in Dutch)
› Via Michelin
