Road rules and safety - Netherlands
Which rule are you interested in?
- Seat belts
- Traffic lights
- Speed limits
- Alcohol limits
- Influence of drugs
- Forbidden lane
- Safety helmet
- Mobile telephone
- Other specific rules
The use of seat belts and child restraint systems is MANDATORY (Directive 91/671/EEC as amended). Exemptions for:
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Amber light precedes the red light, but not in front of bridges, level crossings (road/rail intersections) and traffic lights for pedestrians. |
Motorcycles
Vehicles below 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads | |
Non-urban roads | |
Motorways/expressways |
Passenger cars & vans
Vehicles below 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads | |
Non-urban roads | |
Motorways/expressways |
Passenger cars & vans with trailers
Vehicles below 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads | |
Non-urban roads | |
Motorways/expressways |
Heavy goods vehicles
over 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads | |
Non-urban roads | |
Motorways/expressways |
Buses
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Non-urban roads | |
Motorways/expressways | |
Urban roads |
0,5 g/l Standard drivers | |
0,2 g/l Novice drivers (Less than 5 years' driving experience) | |
0,5 g/l Professional drivers |
Forbidden drugsTHC (cannabis) Methylamphetamine MDMA (ecstasy) All drugs that affect driving performance. |
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Bicycles | |
Mopeds | |
Motorcycles with/without a sidecar | |
Light and heavy tricycles | |
Light and heavy quadricycles |
Drivers may not use their mobile phone without a hand-free set | |
Drivers may use their mobile phone with a hand-free set |
Safety equipment for carsWarning triangle |
Disclaimer
This content on road safety and traffic rules is provided by the national authorities according to Article 8(1) of Directive (EU) 2015/413/EU. The European Commission does not assume liability for this content or its accuracy. For the most accurate and up-to-date information check national websites, where you can also find information on other national rules covering time-based charges (vignettes), emission stickers and road tolls.