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Eritrea
The research was last conducted in February 2025, and the information is subject to change over time. You may copy this information only if you provide a link back to this page.
Participation in the 1949 and/or 1968 United Nations Conventions on Road Traffic
- Eritrea is not a party to either the 1949 Geneva Convention or the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic.
Recognition of the International Driving Permit (IDP)
- Eritrea does not recognise International Driving Permits (IDPs). [1] [2] [3]
Duration of driving with a foreign license (+ IDP) if resident or non-resident
- For non-residents:
- If you wish to drive in Eritrea, you must obtain an Eritrea driver's license. An international driver's license is not valid in Eritrea. [1] [2] [3]
- For residents:
- Information regarding the duration for which residents can drive with a foreign license and IDP is not explicitly stated in the available official sources.
- For non-residents:
Source links:
- https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Eritrea.html
- http://www.eritrea.be/old/eritrea-luggage.htm
- https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/eritrea
Driving tips for Eritrea:
- Due to poor road conditions drive with caution and avoid driving at night.
- The maximum allowed speed limit on rural roads is 100 km/h and 60 km/h on urban roads.
- No traffic signs are available.
- The maximum allowed alcohol drive limit is 30 mg per 100 ml of blood for professional drivers and 50 mg per 100 ml of blood for the rest.
- Seat belt is a must.
- Hands-free is a must.
- There are restrictions on children sitting in the front seats. Child restraint law is based on the age of a child.
Italy
Slovenia
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Participation in the 1949 and/or 1968 United Nations Conventions on Road Traffic
- Slovenia succeeded to the Geneva, 19 September 1949 Convention on Road Traffic on 13 July 2017 (d). [1]
- Slovenia succeeded to the Vienna, 8 November 1968 United Nations Convention on Road Traffic on 6 July 1992 (d). [2]
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Recognition of the International Driving Permit (IDP)
Slovenia recognizes International Driving Permits (IDPs) both 1-year (1949 Convention) and 3-year (1968 Convention). [3]
All licenses issued in the European Union are accepted. [4]
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Duration of driving with a foreign license (+ IDP) if resident or non-resident
- Non-residents:
- As a visitor or tourist in Slovenia, you can drive with a valid foreign driver's license for the duration of your stay, as long as the license is in a language that is understandable or accompanied by a translation or International Driving Permit (IDP). There is no specific time limit mentioned for tourists, as long as the stay is temporary. However, if you plan to stay longer than one year, you would need to exchange your foreign driver's license for a Slovenian one. [5] - Residents:
- A foreigner who has registered residency based on a residence permit in the Republic of Slovenia (RS) is allowed to drive with a valid driver's license issued in a foreign country for 1 year from the day of residency registration in RS. [5]
- A citizen of RS who temporarily or permanently resides abroad and temporarily returns to RS is allowed to drive with a valid driver's license issued in a foreign country for 2 years from the day of residency registration in RS. [5] - For EU/EEA license holders:
- A driving licence issued by a member state of the EEA is recognised throughout the EEA and can be used as long as it is valid. [4]
- If your driving licence expires during a trip abroad, it automatically becomes invalid and may not be recognised in other countries. [4]
- Non-residents:
Source links:
- https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetailsV.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-1&chapter=11
- https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetailsIII.aspx?src=IND&mtdsg_no=XI-B-19&chapter=11
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Driving_Permit
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_driving_licence
- https://www.amdpiran-drustvo.si/en/driving-school/transfer-of-drivers-license-for-foreigners/
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Driving tips for Slovenia:
- Slovenia is a right-hand drive country.
- The minimum age to drive is 18. The minimum rental age is 21.
- Drive with dipped headlights all day long.
- You must drive with dipped headlights on all the time.
- Seat belt is a must.
- You are to have a warning road triangle, spare bulbs, a first-aid kit and a reflective vest.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood. Novice drivers are prohibited to drink and drive at all.
- Make sure you are using winter tyres from the 15th of November to the 15th of March.
- Safety camera warning devices are forbidden.
- The maximum permitted speed limit is 50 km/h in residential areas, 90 km/h on regional roads and 130 km/h on highways.
- Hands-free is a must.
- You are not allowed to transport children under the age of 12 or those who are less than 1.50 cm in the front seat unless you are using an appropriate restraint system that conforms to the weight of a child.
- You must not transport children under 3 years of age in a car that has no seat belts.
- To drive a toll road in Slovenia, you must buy a vignette (a sticker). These vignettes are available at gas stations.
- You are to have a fire extinguisher and spare bulbs in your car.
- If you are fined, you must pay at once and in local currency.
Switzerland
The research was last conducted in October 2025, and the information is subject to change over time. You may copy this information only if you provide a link back to this page.
1. Participation in the 1949 and/or 1968 United Nations Conventions on Road Traffic
- Switzerland signed the Geneva, 19 September 1949 Convention on Road Traffic on 19 September 1949 and ratified it on 11 September 1952. [1]
- Switzerland signed the Vienna, 8 November 1968 United Nations Convention on Road Traffic on 8 November 1968 and ratified it on 11 December 1991. [2]
2. Recognition of the International Driving Permit (IDP)
Switzerland recognizes International Driving Permits (IDPs) issued under both the 1-year (1949 Convention) and the 3-year (1968 Convention). [3]
Switzerland also recognizes IDPs according to the 1926 International Convention, valid for 1 year. [3]
All licenses issued in the European Union are accepted. [4]
3. Duration of driving with a foreign license (+ IDP) if resident or non-resident
- Non-residents:
- Foreigners on a short-term visit may drive with a valid foreign driver's license for up to 6 months in Switzerland. [5]
- Driver's licenses from non-EU countries (except Switzerland) are accepted if you have a visa in your passport and, at the time of hire, have not been in Europe for longer than 6 months. Longer than that, you need to get a driver's license from an EU country. [5] - Residents:
- If you have a driving licence from a non-EEA country, the driving licence will cease to be valid in Switzerland when you have been a registered resident for more than 6 months. [5] - For EU/EEA license holders:
- A driving licence issued by a member state of the EEA is recognised throughout the EEA and can be used as long as it is valid. [4]
- If your driving licence expires during a trip abroad, it automatically becomes invalid and may not be recognised in other countries. [4]
- The exception is for those holding EEA driving licences issued in exchange for a non-EEA licence. [4]
Source links:
- https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetailsV.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-1&chapter=11
- https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetailsIII.aspx?src=IND&mtdsg_no=XI-B-19&chapter=11
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Driving_Permit
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_driving_licence
- https://www.geeq.com/locations/countries/car-rental-switzerland/driving-licence-requirements
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- We use RadicalStorage if we need to park our luggage.
Driving tips for Switzerland:
- Driving in Switzerland is on the right side of the road.
- The minimum age to drive is 18 years.
- Seat belt is a must.
- For children under 12 years of age and those who are less than 1.50 cm, use appropriate child seats.
- The maximum allowed speed limit is 50 km/h in cities, 80 km/h on public roads and 120 km/h on highways.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit in Switzerland is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- Turning to the right while standing at the red traffic light is forbidden.
- Hands-free kit is a must.
- Those who wear glasses or lenses must have another spare pair in the car.
- Drive with the headlights on all day long.
- Give way to ambulances and other emergency services.
- You must carry a warning road triangle.
- Do not violate the parking rules.
- You must have a sticker on the windscreen of your car. Otherwise, you will be fined.
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