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