Drive safe



Local Knowledge

Speed Limit on Motorways
  • 110 km/h (68mph)
  • In the summer months a limit of 130 km/h (80mph) applies between Vilnius – Panevezys and Kaunas - Klaipeda
Speed Limit on Open Roads
  • 90 km/h (50mph)
Speed Limit in Towns
  • 50kmh (31mph)
Alcohol Limit
  • 0.04% of alcohol permitted in blood stream
Road Tolls
  • None
Use of Mobile Phone Whilst Driving
  • Strictly forbidden
On the Spot Fines
  • On the spot fines may be issued by police officials
  • An official receipt should be obtained
  • If motorists choose to pay via a bank, the cost of the fine rises
Seat Belts
  • Compulsory for front and rear seat occupants
  • Children under the age of 12 years are not permitted to travel as front seat passengers
Traffic Light Regulations
  • Many crossroads are regulated by traffic lights(red, amber, green).
  • At night many traffic lights switch to flashing amber at which time you should follow the road signs
Rush Hour in Built Up Areas
  • Rush Hours at 07.15 – 9.00; 16.30 – 18.30
Fuel
  • A new chain of Neste Oy stations service the
    M-12 Via Balticaexpressway
  • These eleven stations are located every 150 km, open 24 hours, and accept Visa and Diners Club
  • Shell and Statoil stations are growing in number as well
  • Almost every station is now open 24 hours
  • Neste and UnoX stations are fully automatic, accepting cash and major credit cards
  • Statoil and Shell stations have shops in the stations
  • Unleaded fuel is signified by a green pump and/or an "E" in the price sign
  • Since central European diesel fuel congeals in winter, a special winter blend with a high congealing point is offered by Neste or Kesoil stations
Parking Advice
  • Parking is prohibited within 15 metres of bus stops and within 5 metres of intersections
  • Wheel clamps are not used, but illegally parked vehicles may be towed away