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Hungary - Road Rules
Hungary's motorway network is fast an efficient connecting with the neighbouring countries. This is paid for with an e-vignette, bought online or at border crossings, and is the process of being upgraded further. Traffic around Budapest is manic at times - roads numbers are being changed which can confuse things!
Speed limits
- 50km/h in built up areas
- 90km/h on normal roads
- 110km/h on dual carriageways
- 130km/h on motorways
Emergency numbers
112
Equipment
- First Aid Kit
- Warning Triangle
- Reflective Jacket (for each passenger)
- Snow chains where required
Licence
All valid EU licences should be accepted in Hungary
Insurance
3rd Party compulsory
Drink Driving
Strictly forbidden. Blood alcohol levels under 0.08% incurr a fine, over this legal proceedings and your licence taken away. This is very strictly enforced - even a level of 0.001% will incurr a fine so don't take any chances.
Fines
On the spot fines are issued for minor infringements - these must be paid within 30 days. Do not give cash to the policemen!
Seat Belts
Compulsory where fitted. Children should use an appropriate restraint system
Other Rules
Dipped lights mujst be used at all times outside of built up areas.
Road conditions and drivers
Hungarian roads are undergoing an improvement program - the new motorways are very good. However older roads can have potholes and bumps. The new road system involves changes around Budapest - road numbers and signs may differ from your map.
Hungarian motorways require a pass - this can be bought on border crossing in local currency, usually from exchange kiosks. Everything is checked electronically - there is no physical pass - and can be bough online for periods of a week (actually 10 days) to a year.