Hungary
🚗 Do tourists need a license to drive a car in Hungary?
No, tourists do not need a license specifically for driving in Hungary. However, they are required to have a valid international driving permit (IDP) or a national driver's license from their home country. Here is the information in a list format:
- Tourists do not need a separate license to drive in Hungary.
- They need a valid international driving permit (IDP) or a national driver's license from their country.
🚓 Driver rules in Hungary
Here are the driver rules in Hungary:
- Speed limitations: The speed limits in Hungary are as follows:
- 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up areas
- 90 km/h (56 mph) outside built-up areas
- 110 km/h (68 mph) on dual carriageways
- 130 km/h (81 mph) on motorways
- Mobile phone use: It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving in Hungary, unless you have a hands-free system.
- Drunk driving: The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is 0.0% for drivers who have held a driving license for less than three years and for professional drivers. For all other drivers, the BAC limit is 0.05%. Penalties for drunk driving include fines, license suspension, and imprisonment.
- Insurance: All drivers in Hungary are required to have valid third-party liability insurance. It is advisable to have additional comprehensive insurance for your vehicle.
- Age limitations: The minimum age to obtain a driving license in Hungary is 17 years for a car (category B), 16 years for a motorcycle (category A1), and 18 years for larger motorcycles (category A).