Drive safe



Local Knowledge

Speed Limit on Motorways
  • 100kmh (62mph)
Speed Limit on Open Roads
  • 90kmh (55kmph)
Speed Limit in Towns
  • 50kmh (31mph)
Alcohol Limit
  • 0.5 mg of alcohol in the bloodstream
Road Tolls
  • There are none in Latvia
Use of Mobile Phone Whilst Driving
  • It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving
On the Spot Fines
  • Officials will impose on the spot fines and these need to be paid into an official bank account
Seat Belts
  • It is compulsory for front and rear seated passengers to wear seatbelts
  • Children too small to be secure in seatbelts must use child car seats
Traffic Light Regulations
  • Red – Stop
  • Amber – Slow Down
  • Green – Go
  • A right turn on a red light is prohibited unless otherwise indicated by a green arrow
Rush Hour in Built Up Areas
  • 0730 - 0930hrs
  • 1700 -1900hrs
Fuel
  • Neste Oy and Statoil Stations are open 24hrs a day and accept Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Diners Club credit cards
  • Other smaller stations are also open 24hrs a day but the fuel served tends to be of lower quality
  • These stations sometimes do not accept credit cards
  • Leaded various grades 75 - 98 octane
  • Unleaded octane 95 - 98 and a special blend of diesel
Parking Advice
  • It is forbidden to park on tramlines
  • Motorists are advised to park vehicles in secure car parks