General Information

About roads, speed limits, mandatory car equipment, and some requirements of traffic rules. In the sections below, you can read more details about toll roads, petrol prices, parking, speed limits, etc.

No road usage fees are required
In populated areas – 50 km/h
Outside populated areas – 80 km/h

Dipped headlights are recommended and mandatory in tunnels
Maximum blood alcohol level: 0.8 ‰
Talking on the phone while driving is prohibited
Details regarding tire usage are to be clarified
Mandatory equipment:
  • Emergency stop sign
Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers
Child seat/booster seats are mandatory for children up to 12 years old and with a height of up to 150 cm

Toll Roads

There are no toll roads in Liechtenstein.

Speed Limits

Speed Limits in Liechtenstein

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

Cars and motorcycles:
  • Within built-up areas – 50 km/h
  • Outside built-up areas – 80 km/h
Cars with trailers:
  • Within built-up areas – 50 km/h
  • Outside built-up areas – 80 km/h

Dipped Headlights

Compulsory when driving through tunnels, even if they are illuminated. In all other cases, it is recommended during the day.

Fuel Prices in Liechtenstein

А-95 € 1.971
Diesel € 2.031
LPG € —

Parking in Liechtenstein

Parking in Vaduz city is paid, but there are also free parking lots. Determine the payment price best from road signs. Typically, the first hour is free, and each subsequent one costs from 1.5 to 0.5 Swiss francs.
Category Value
Paid Hours Mon-Fri, 07:00-17:00
First Hour Free
Subsequent Hour in the Center 1.5 CHF (1.5 €)
Subsequent Hour outside the Center 0.5 CHF (0.5 €)

Required Equipment

Equipment that must be in the car:
Emergency stop sign

Winter Tires, Studded Tires, Chains

Usage of winter tires in Liechtenstein is not mandatory.
Usage of tire chains is not regulated. But their use is advisable depending on the conditions.
Usage of studded tires is not regulated.