Country driving guide

Driving rules in Lithuania

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-backed

Typical passenger-car speed limits

Built-up areas: 50 km/h
Outside built-up areas: 70 / 90 km/h
Motorways / expressways: 110 / 120 / 130 km/h

Motorway: 130 km/h April-October and 110 km/h November-March; highway: 120 km/h April-October and 110 km/h November-March.

Blood alcohol limits

Standard drivers: 0.4 mg/ml
Novice drivers: 0.0 mg/ml
Professional drivers: 0.0 mg/ml

Lights, winter rules and equipment

Daytime lights: Mandatory all day
Winter tyres / equipment: Mandatory during a defined season From 10 November to 31 March.
Mandatory equipment: fire extinguisher, warning triangle, first-aid kit, reflective vest

Checks that depend on the route

Low-emission zones: Check the current national or local official source
Fines and enforcement: Check the current national or local official source
Emergency number: 112

This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.