Luxembourg

See the Department of State’s Fact Sheet on Luxembourg for information on U.S.-Luxembourg relations. 

Transportation

Road Conditions and Safety: Highways and secondary roads are modern and well-maintained. Road signs and markings are clear and primarily worded in French. Streets in the city, construction sites, and crossroads are well illuminated at night. On highways, a digital alert system warns drivers of incidents or detours.

• Roads are congested during the morning and evening rush hour. Visitors should drive defensively in high-volume commuter traffic.
• A digital alert system warns drivers of incident or detours on highways.
• Fog and ice can cause sudden slowdowns on highways and secondary roads during the fall and winter. Cars must be equipped with all-weather or snow tires from October to April.
• Annual car maintenance inspections are required for vehicles registered in Luxembourg.
• Police can perform random road checks at any time.

Traffic Laws:  The daily mix of drivers from Luxembourg and its three neighboring countries results in a variety of driving practices and courtesies. While most drivers respect speed limits, traffic signals, and rules, some do not.

Call the police at 113 if you are involved in a car accident involving an injury or dispute. The police will make an official assessment of the accident's circumstances that can subsequently be used if further legal action becomes necessary.

Driving while intoxicated may result in penalties including imprisonment from eight days up to two years, plus a fine of 251 to 5,000 Euros (approximately 275 USD to 5,500 USD).

Other common traffic violations that may result in penalties are:

• Excessive speeding
• Driving without a license
• Failure to wear a seat belt
• Using a cell phone (other than using hands-free technology) while driving

Public Transportation:  Public transportation throughout the country is highly developed and considered very safe.

Visit our road safety page for more information. Visit the website of Luxembourg’s national tourist office and national authority responsible for road safety.

Aviation Safety Oversight:  The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the Government of Luxembourg’s Civil Aviation Authority as being in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of Luxembourg’s air carrier operations.  Further information may be found on the FAA’s safety assessment page

Safety and Security

Credible information indicates terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Europe.  European governments are taking action to guard against terrorist attacks; however, all European countries remain potentially vulnerable to attacks from transnational terrorist organizations.

Demonstrations:

• See our demonstrations page for information on demonstrations.
• Prior police approval is required for public demonstrations in Luxembourg.
• Police routinely supervise demonstrations.
  
• Even demonstrations intending to be peaceful can become violent.
• We advise you to avoid areas where public demonstrations are taking place.

Crime:

• Thefts of backpacks, laptops, or other valuables regularly occur on the trains to/from Brussels.
• Low-level drug vending has increased in some of Luxembourg’s city parks at night.
• Incidents of petty crime spike during the annual “Schueberfouer,” a three-week funfair held in Luxembourg City every summer.

See the Department of State and the FBI pages for information on scams.

Victims of Crime: Report crimes to the local police at 113 and at 112 for medical emergencies.  Contact the U.S. Embassy at +(352) 46 01 23 and the emergency after-hours phone at +(352) 621 547 133.

Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crime.

See our webpage on help for U.S. victims of crime overseas.

We can:

• help you find appropriate medical care
• assist you in reporting a crime to the police
• contact relatives or friends with your written consent
• explain the local criminal justice process in general terms
• provide a list of local attorneys
• provide our information on victim’s compensation programs in the U.S.
• provide information on help from Luxembourg authorities 
• provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical
• support in cases of destitution
• help you find accommodation and arrange flights home
• replace a stolen or lost passport

Domestic Violence:  U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence may contact the Embassy for assistance.

For further Security information:

• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. 
• Call us in Washington at 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
• See the State Department's travel website for Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts.
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• See traveling safely abroad for useful travel tips.