The last thing football fans and holidaymakers need is being hit with a hefty fine whilst taking a trip to Germany, so here are six key rules to be aware of. This June the European Football Championships 2024 will kick off with Scotland set to play Germany in the very first game of the tournament. Because of this, many keen football fans will be heading off to support our national team at the Allianz Arena in Munich on June 14.
And if you're planning on making the most of the holiday, maybe by road-tripping around Germany, then there are some laws you'll want to know about. To avoid potential fines of up to €1,500, which nobody wants on holiday, experts at Lotus Car Rental have rounded up six of the most important ones to keep in mind - and how to avoid breaking them. Similar to the UK, Brits need to make sure they’re sticking to the speed limit in other countries, such as Germany.
It may be tempting to put your foot down, but make sure you’re not going faster than 100 km/h on main roads and 50 km/h in urban areas. On the autobahn, there are areas where there are no speed limits, and they are marked with circular white signs with four black diagonal lines. Some of the motorway has a 130 km/h advisory speed limit for all vehicles under 3.
5 tonnes. Unlike most countries, Germany also has a minimum speed limit marked on a blue sign. Make sure you don’t drive slower than 60 km/h in the slow lane, 90 km/h in the middle lane, and 110 km/h in the fast lane.
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