Driving — Hungary
What travelers need to know about driving in Hungary. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
Driving in Hungary: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.
Hungary has a no-alcohol driving policy — it is illegal to drink any alcohol at all and then drive.
Severe penalties including significant jail time for driving under the influence.
§ UK FCDO — HungaryYou may drive on a valid US license for up to one year only if a certified Hungarian translation is attached; an AAA-issued International Driving Permit used with your state license is also accepted.
If you contest a fine, police will confiscate your passport and issue an invitation letter to the police station; the passport is returned after the dispute is resolved or paid.
§ US State Dept — Hungary