Germany vs Luxembourg driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Germany and Luxembourg.
| Rule | Germany | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 100 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 130 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Standard drivers | 0.5 mg/ml | 0.5 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.2 mg/ml |
| Professional drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.2 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | Not stated in the standardized source | Not stated in the standardized source |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Mandatory | Mandatory in winter road conditions |
| Mandatory equipment | first-aid kit, warning triangle, reflective vest | warning triangle, 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 |
Germany
Typical passenger-car speed limits: 130 km/h is advisory (Richtgeschwindigkeit); motorway sections without a posted limit are unrestricted.
Winter tyres / equipment: The source states that winter tyres are mandatory but gives no dates or conditions.
Luxembourg
Typical passenger-car speed limits: The source lists 110 km/h on motorways in rain.
Winter tyres / equipment: Mandatory for all vehicles on public roads in wintry conditions (snow and ice).
Mandatory equipment: For cars not registered in Luxembourg, the source limits the reflective-vest requirement to certain circumstances.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.