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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.
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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.
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