Driving in Luxembourg from the UK: what you need
Checked against official sources on 8 November 2026 · Sources at the bottom of this page
Driving your own car to Luxembourg? You need:
- A UK sticker, unless your number plate shows "UK" with the Union flag GB stickers are no longer valid: remove or cover them
- Your photocard licence, logbook (V5C), insurance certificate, proof of road tax and MOT certificate GOV.UK says you can be fined without them. Still have an old paper licence? You need an international driving permit (£5.50 at a PayPoint) Hire or lease car from the UK? Take a VE103 certificate instead of the logbook
- A passport for everyone in the car See the passport rules for Luxembourg below
- A warning triangle and a hi-vis vest Wear the vest if you get out after a breakdown or accident on a motorway or dual carriageway
- Headlights set for driving on the right, so they don't dazzle oncoming drivers Many newer cars do this from a setting in the car's menu (check your handbook). Others need beam deflector stickers
- Winter tyres whenever it's wintry
🛂 Your border check happens before Luxembourg
Driving through France or Belgium? You enter the Schengen area when you cross the Channel, so your passport is checked, and the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) records your fingerprints, at Dover, Folkestone or your arrival port. Your passport must be less than 10 years old on the day you arrive and valid for 3 months after you leave. Luxembourg's borders are easy to cross without noticing, so GOV.UK advises keeping your passport with you.
Check your passport for Luxembourg →No tolls, no vignette
Luxembourg's motorways and tunnels are free, and there's no vignette to buy. If you're driving on through Belgium, check whether you'll enter Brussels, Antwerp or Ghent, which need free registration: see driving in Belgium.
Speed limits in Luxembourg
| Road | Limit |
|---|---|
| Motorways | 130 km/h≈ 81 mph, 110 in rain |
| Roads outside towns | 90 km/h≈ 56 mph |
| Towns and villages | 50 km/h≈ 31 mph |
On weekday mornings, the A6 and A1 from the Belgian border at Sterpenich to Kirchberg have a 90 km/h rush-hour limit, except on public holidays and in school holidays. With a trailer, the limits are 75 km/h on open roads and 90 km/h on motorways.
Speeding fines start at €49, then €145 and 2 points for bigger excesses. Very high speeds go to court, with fines up to €10,000.
Rules that catch UK drivers out
📵 High phone fine
Using or holding a phone or other screen device while driving is €250 and 4 points. A headset in both ears is €74.
🍷 Drink-drive limit
0.5 per mille, or 0.2 for probationary drivers. 0.5 to 0.8 is a €145 fine, and over 0.8 police take your licence on the spot.
➡️ Priority to the right
At junctions without signs, give way to traffic coming from your right.
👶 Child seats
Children under 3 need an approved child seat. Children aged 3 to 17 who are shorter than 1.50 m need a child restraint unless they weigh over 36 kg.
❄️ Winter tyres Whenever it's wintry
Whenever there's ice, packed snow, slush or frost on the road, all wheels must have winter tyres, marked M+S or with the snowflake symbol. This applies whatever country your car is registered in.
Without them it's a €74 fine, and police can stop you driving any further.
Breakdowns and emergencies
- Call 112 for an ambulance or fire, or 113 for the police.
- Put on your hi-vis vest before you get out on a motorway or dual carriageway.
- Place the warning triangle behind the car where traffic will see it in time, if it's safe to.
Hiring a car in Luxembourg instead
- Hire companies may want a year's driving experience, an age above the legal minimum, and an international driving permit, so check first.
- Check the car has winter tyres if you're travelling in winter.
- They may ask for a DVLA licence check code. Get one on GOV.UK shortly before you collect the car: it's only valid for 21 days.
FAQs
Are there tolls or a vignette in Luxembourg?
No. Luxembourg's motorways and tunnels are free, and you don't need a vignette.
Do I need winter tyres in Luxembourg?
Whenever there's snow, ice, slush or frost on the road, all wheels must have winter tyres (marked M+S or with the snowflake symbol). This applies to UK cars too. Without them it's a €74 fine, and police can stop you driving on.
What documents do I need to carry in Luxembourg?
GOV.UK says to carry your driving licence, the car's registration document (V5C), your insurance certificate, proof of road tax and your MOT certificate, or you can be fined. Carry your passport too.
What is the speed limit on Luxembourg motorways?
130 km/h, but 110 km/h in rain or other wet weather. On weekday mornings, the A6 and A1 from the Belgian border at Sterpenich to Kirchberg have a 90 km/h rush-hour limit.
How much is the fine for using a phone while driving in Luxembourg?
€250 and 4 penalty points for using or holding a phone or other screen device. Wearing a headset in both ears is a €74 fine.
What is the drink-drive limit in Luxembourg?
0.5 per mille, or 0.2 for newly qualified (probationary) drivers. Over 0.8 per mille, police take your licence on the spot.
More for your trip
Sources
Checked on 8 November 2026. Rules change, so check the official sources before you travel.
- GOV.UK: Luxembourg travel advice, road travel · International driving permits · UK stickers · Insurance abroad
- Luxembourg: Winter tyres (Guichet) · Winter tyres (Police) · Speed limits · Rush-hour limit · Speeding fines · Alcohol · Phones · Child seats · Road rules (Visit Luxembourg)
- EU: Your Europe: road rules in Luxembourg