DRIVING IN HUNGARY

Hungary has a mostly well-maintained road system including motorways, some of which are toll roads. Dipped headlamps must be used at all times outside built-up areas. Main beam should not be used when driving in town, and the horn is not permitted in town except in an emergency. Look out for horse-drawn carts in rural areas, especially after dark when they may be unlit. If your car sustains damaged bodywork you must obtain a certificate from the police. Carrying fuel in a can is not permitted. Do not drink any alcohol at all before driving. Always give way to trams and buses at junctions and when they are pulling out from the kerb, and pass railway crossings at a walking pace. Vehicles left in a no-parking zone will be removed.

           

Speed limits	Urban	Open road	Motorway
Car	50 kph	90 -110 kph	130 kph
Towing	50 kph	70 kph	80 kph
Traffic regulations
Essential equipment	Warning triangle, first aid kit
Minimum driving age	18 years
Drink-drive limit	Zero alcohol per 100ml blood
Child in front seat	Min 12 years/1.5m
Seat Belt	Compulsory in front at all times and in rear outside towns
Motorcyclists	Must wear crash helmet and use headlamp at all times
Emergency telephone numbers
Police	107
Fire	105
Ambulance	104

Extracted from Haynes Glovebox guide DRIVING ABROAD by Robert Davies. This authoritive guide provides a wealth of information on all aspects of driving abroad.

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