Side-by-side comparison
Switzerland vs Liechtenstein driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
| Rule | Switzerland | Liechtenstein |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 80 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 100 / 120 km/h | Not stated in the standardized source |
| Standard drivers | 0.5 mg/ml | 0.8 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | 0.1 mg/ml | 0.8 mg/ml |
| Professional drivers | 0.1 mg/ml | 0.8 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | Mandatory all day | Recommended |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Not stated in the standardized source | Not stated in the standardized source |
| Mandatory equipment | warning triangle | warning triangle |
| 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 | Not verified | Not verified |
Switzerland
Typical passenger-car speed limits: The source lists 100 km/h for expressways and 120 km/h for motorways.
Daytime lights: Effective from 1 January 2014.
Liechtenstein
Typical passenger-car speed limits: The source states that the motorway/expressway category does not exist in Liechtenstein.
Blood alcohol limits: Professional drivers must not consume alcohol during working hours or in the 6 hours before starting work.
Daytime lights: The source recommends driving with dipped headlights.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.