Netherlands
Relax and enjoy your journey in the Netherlands with Drive Safe
The Netherlands has a large road network for a relatively small country. You can easily travel from one side of the country to another in a couple of hours! Road conditions are very good and signage is clear and easy to follow, especially for visitors from abroad. Most roads are lit up at night and you will find an impressive number of roadside restaurants, hotels and fuel stations.
The very high use of bicycles in the Netherlands means there are many cycle lanes in cities and towns. Motorists are also expected to treat cyclists with courtesy in home zones – these are redesigned suburban areas.
The use of (hidden) speed cameras on motorways and in residential areas is common and speed bumps and road narrowing devices are commonly used in residential areas as a way of reducing speed. The surface (asphalt) and drainage system of many motorways is currently being renewed in order to guarantee even better driving conditions.
On motorways, illuminated signs above the road give information on upcoming traffic-jams and a change in the maximum speed limit.
Did you know?
It is illegal to use hand held mobile phone when driving and this can result in an on the spot fine of €136
