Side-by-side comparison
Estonia vs Lithuania driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Estonia and Lithuania.
| Rule | Estonia | Lithuania |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 90 km/h | 70 / 90 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 90 / 110 km/h | 110 / 120 / 130 km/h |
| Standard drivers | 0.2 mg/ml | 0.4 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | 0.2 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Professional drivers | 0.2 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | Mandatory all day | Mandatory all day |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Mandatory during a defined season | Mandatory during a defined season |
| Mandatory equipment | fire extinguisher, warning triangle, first-aid kit, reflective vest | fire extinguisher, warning triangle, first-aid kit, reflective vest |
| Low-emission zones | Check the current national or local official source | Check the current national or local official source |
| Fines and enforcement | Check the current national or local official source | Check the current national or local official source |
| Emergency number | 112 | 112 |
Estonia
Typical passenger-car speed limits: The source lists 110 km/h in summer on dual carriageways.
Winter tyres / equipment: From 1 December to 1 March.
Mandatory equipment: The source limits the first-aid box requirement to company cars.
Lithuania
Typical passenger-car speed limits: Motorway: 130 km/h April-October and 110 km/h November-March; highway: 120 km/h April-October and 110 km/h November-March.
Winter tyres / equipment: From 10 November to 31 March.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.