Driving rules in Andorra
A practical summary of the main rules that may differ when you cross the border. The values below come from the official source linked on this page — the standardized Your Europe country page or the national law or authority.
Source-backedTypical passenger-car speed limits
- Built-up areas
- 50 km/h
- Outside built-up areas
- 60 / 90 km/h
- Motorways / expressways
- Not stated in the standardized source
90 km/h on general roads, 60 km/h on secondary roads. Andorra has no motorways.
Blood alcohol limits
- Standard drivers
- 0.5 mg/ml
- Novice drivers
- 0.5 mg/ml
- Professional drivers
- 0.0 mg/ml
Zero applies to goods vehicles over 3.5 t, passenger transport and emergency services; no separate novice limit.
Lights, winter rules and equipment
- Daytime lights
- No general daytime requirement Lights are mandatory between sunset and sunrise, in tunnels and whenever visibility is reduced.
- Winter tyres / equipment
- Mandatory on specified dates or when winter conditions apply Winter equipment is mandatory whenever the road is snow- or ice-covered; from 1 November to 15 May all vehicles must carry snow chains unless fitted with winter or M+S tyres.
- Mandatory equipment
- reflective vest The traffic law itself mandates only a reflective vest; other items may be set by implementing regulations.
Checks that depend on the route
- Low-emission zones
- No national scheme; check the city you are driving into
- Fines and enforcement
- Outside the EU enforcement rules; national or bilateral law applies
- Emergency number
- 110 / 116 / 118 Police 110, medical emergency 116, fire 118; 112 connects to mountain rescue.
Frequently asked questions
What are the speed limits in Andorra?
The cited source lists typical passenger-car limits of 50 km/h in built-up areas, 60 / 90 km/h outside built-up areas, and Not stated in the standardized source on motorways and expressways. Road signs, the vehicle and local conditions can set a different limit.
What is the drink-drive limit in Andorra?
The cited source lists 0.5 mg/ml for standard drivers. A lower limit can apply to novice and professional drivers; this page shows those values too.
Do I need daytime lights in Andorra?
The cited source lists the daytime-light rule as: No general daytime requirement. Check the linked official guidance and road signs before driving.
Are winter tyres required in Andorra?
The cited source lists the winter-tyre or winter-equipment rule as: Mandatory on specified dates or when winter conditions apply. Seasonal dates, weather conditions and signed roads can change what is required.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.