Holland Car Hire Tips

• Continue to the right
• The minimum age for driving in the Netherlands is 18
• Always have your driving licence. If you do not have a photocard driving licence, do not forget to bring your passport as proof of identification.
• give way to traffic law - even on small secondary roads unless otherwise stated
• Seat belts must be worn by the front and rear passengers
• The children must use car seats / restraint at all times
• Children under 3 years must travel at the rear but children 3 to 12 years travel in May ahead as long as they have a child seat appropriate.
• Use (or even handling) a mobile phone while driving is prohibited. However, hands-free sets are allowed
• Do not drink and drive - the limit of alcohol in the blood is very low
• Speed cameras and speed traps are commonplace and offenders may find themselves facing heavy fines or over-the-spot fines.
• The speed limits are strictly enforced beside the road works
• Overhead enlightened path indicators are widely used, especially during peak hours. Do not be tempted to ignore these.
• A red inverted triangle when approaching a roundabout, traffic on the roundabout has the right of way. Otherwise, traffic joining the roundabout is a priority.
• Although there is a network of bikeways, when cyclists who respond to traffic or to join, they have the right of way
• Beware of trams - especially if you drive