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Driving — Netherlands

What travelers need to know about driving in Netherlands. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Driving in Netherlands: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.

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RESTRICTED

It is an offence to drive with a blood alcohol level of 0.05% or above; for drivers licensed less than five years the limit is just 0.02%.

Exceeding the limit can mean fines and licence suspension; a second offence within five years can trigger automatic suspension.

§ Government.nl

Verified Jul 14, 2026

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