General Information

About roads, speed limits, mandatory car equipment, and some traffic rules. More detailed information on toll roads, petrol prices, parking, speed limits, etc., can be found in the sections below.

	No road tolls, except for some tunnels
	In urban areas – 50 km/h Outside urban areas – 80 km/h Motorway – 100 km/h Freeway – 130 km/h Dipped headlights are mandatory only in poor visibility conditions
	Maximum blood alcohol level is 0.5 ‰ Talking on the phone while driving is prohibited
	Winter tires are not mandatory, Tire chains are prohibited, Studded tires are prohibited
	No mandatory car equipment requirements
	Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers Child seats/boosters are mandatory for children under 18 years and under 135 cm in height

Toll Roads

In the Netherlands, there is no charge for using highways. Payment is required only for passing through certain tunnels.

Sections with Special Fees

Westerschelde Tunnel

The Western Scheldt Tunnel (Dutch: Westerscheldetunnel) is a 6.6 km (4.1 miles) tunnel in the Netherlands, passing under the Western Scheldt estuary between Ellewoutsdijk and Terneuzen on the N62 highway. It is the longest tunnel for road traffic in the Netherlands.

	Vehicle Type	Toll Cost
	Motorcycle	5 €
	Passenger Car	5 €
	Cars with Trailer	7.45 €
	Buses and Small Trucks	18.20 €

Several Saturdays a year, tunnel passage is free. For more details, visit the official tunnel website: https://www.westerscheldetunnel.nl/

Tunnel on Google Maps: Western Scheldt Tunnel

Kiltunnel

The Kiltunnel is a 6.6-kilometer (4.1 miles) tunnel in the Netherlands, running along the N62 highway under the Western Scheldt estuary between Ellewoutsdijk and Terneuzen. It is the longest tunnel for road traffic in the Netherlands.

	Vehicle Type	Toll Cost
	Cyclists and pedestrians	0 €
	Height up to 2.30 meters	2 €
	Height over 2.30 meters	5 €

Official tunnel website (in Dutch only): https://www.kiltunnel.nl/

Tunnel on Google Maps: Kiltunnel

Speed Limits

Standard speed limits in the Netherlands (unless otherwise indicated on signs).

Cars, motorcycles:

• In urban areas – 50 km/h
• Outside urban areas – 80 km/h
• On motorways – 100 km/h
• On freeways – 130 km/h

Cars with trailers:

• In urban areas – 50 km/h
• Outside urban areas – 80 km/h
• On motorways – 90 km/h
• On freeways – 90 km/h

Minimum allowed speed on freeways – 60 km/h

Dipped Headlights

Dipped headlights are not mandatory during daylight hours. They must be turned on in conditions of poor visibility.

Fog lights can be used if weather conditions require it.
Front fog lights can be used in fog, snow, or rain, i.e., when visibility is significantly reduced.
Rear fog lights can only be used in fog or snow when visibility is less than 50 meters. In rain, rear fog lights should not be used.

Petrol Prices in the Netherlands

Parking in the Netherlands

Parking in Amsterdam

In most areas of Amsterdam, paid parking is in effect, but the parking fees vary. For example, in the city center, you will pay more than in the outskirts, and on some shopping streets, parking tickets cost only 10 cents.

Tariffs and parking hours change depending on the area on different days and times of the day. The rates are indicated on the map above. Click on the image to enlarge.
There may also be a car park or a covered garage in the area.

In places where paid parking (for now) does not apply, you may encounter the blue zone. In these zones, you are allowed to park only for a short period, clearly displaying the blue parking disc. You can purchase them at large department stores and gas stations. Before leaving your car, mark the time of your arrival on the blue parking disc. You can recognize the blue zone as it is marked by a nearby road sign. On this sign, you can see the maximum allowed parking time, as well as any additional conditions, such as specific hours during the day.

Instructions on how to pay at parking meters can be found on the City of Amsterdam website: https://www.amsterdam.nl/en/parking/paying-parking-machine-refund/

Park and Ride (P+R) in Amsterdam

Park your car at a discount in P+R parking lots
You can park your car for 8 euros for 24 hours. If you arrive after 10:00 or on weekends, you only pay 1 euro for 24 hours. Parking is possible for a maximum of 4 days. At P+R RAI, you can park for a maximum of 24 hours.

Online map of P+R parking lots in Amsterdam: https://kaart.amsterdam.nl/parkeren-reizen

How to get a P+R discount
You must travel by public transport to the city center and back to the P+R.

To get a discount, use a paper ticket on public transport or purchase a P+R GVB ticket. You will not get a parking discount if you register and exit public transport using a debit/credit card, mobile phone, smartwatch, or barcode on an (e)-ticket, such as a public transport ticket purchased through the GVB app. Your last registration or transfer to P+R must take place in the city center. You must pay the parking fee within 1 hour of exiting public transport. During payment, you will need a parking card and a public transport chip card.

Prices for the P+R GVB ticket

Number of Persons	Price
1 person	€ 6.00
2 persons	€ 6.00
3 persons	€ 7.00
4 persons	€ 8.50
5 persons	€ 9.50

Current prices for the P+R GVB ticket on the website (in English): https://reisproducten.gvb.nl/en/uur-en-dagkaarten/gvb-p+r-kaart
Step-by-step instructions on how to enter, when to pay, and what to buy (in English): https://www.amsterdam.nl/en/parking/park-ride/how-does-work/

Please note: In some locations, there may be issues with buying return P+R GVB tickets. Travel as much as possible with your own chip card in public transport.

You can check the number of available spaces at P+R parking lots on the website: https://penr.stachanov.com/penr/currentAvailability/index/1?lang=en

Parking in Rotterdam

In the city and its surroundings, there are several P+R parking lots where you can leave your car (or motorcycle) and use public transport.
The rate is €0.50 for 16 minutes, and a daily ticket costs €19, but there is an option for free parking. All details can be found on the P+R parking page: https://www.rotterdam.nl/pr-terreinen
On this site, you can choose the Ukrainian language in the top right corner.

Insurance

For traveling abroad, a Green Card insurance policy is mandatory. Policies are valid for 15 days, 1 month, 2 months, etc. monthly up to 1 year.
We also recommend having a medical insurance policy insurance abroad.
And to drive on the territory of Ukraine, you need to have a valid motor vehicle policy.

Calculation of insurance cost

Stay abroad:

15 days 1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 9 months 12 months

Green Card Price:

1002 UAH

Order a policy

You can check the validity of the Green Card policy through the service of the Motor and Transport Bureau of Ukraine:
Checking the validity of the policy Green card

Mandatory Equipment

Equipment required to have in the car:

	Emergency stop sign
	First aid kit
	Reflective vest – a reflective vest is mandatory for anyone exiting the vehicle.

Winter Tires, Studded Tires, Chains

	Winter tires are not mandatory.
	Use of chains is prohibited.
	Studded tires are prohibited.