Netherlands

No, tourists do not need a separate license to drive a car in the Netherlands. They can drive with their valid foreign driver's license for up to 185 days.

Here is a list of driver rules in the Netherlands:

• Speed Limitations:
  • 50 km/h in urban areas
  • 80 km/h on non-urban roads
  • 100 km/h on expressways
  • 130 km/h on motorways (if not otherwise indicated)
• Mobile Phone Use:
  • Using a handheld mobile phone while driving is prohibited
  • Hands-free devices are allowed, but it is recommended to avoid all phone use while driving
• Drunk Driving:
  • The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is 0.5 g/L
  • For drivers with less than five years of experience, the limit is 0.2 g/L
  • Penalties for drunk driving include fines, suspension of license, and even imprisonment
• Insurance:
  • All drivers are required to have third-party liability insurance
  • This insurance covers damages and injuries caused to others in case of an accident
• Age Limitations:
  • To obtain a car driver's license, the minimum age is 17 years
  • Drivers under 18 years old are required to display a "probationary driver" sign on their vehicle
  • Drivers older than 75 years are required to undergo periodic medical examinations