EstoniavsLatvia
Estonia and Latvia share a land border — here's how their driving rules differ, side by side.
VERIFIED 2026-07-29 & 2026-07-29 · METHODOLOGY| RULE | Estonia | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| Driving side | Drives on the right | Drives on the right |
| Urban speed limit | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Rural speed limit | 90 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Motorway speed limit | 110 km/h | 110 km/h |
| Alcohol limit (general) | 0.2‰ | 0.5‰ |
| Alcohol limit (novice) | Same as general | 0.2‰ |
| Mandatory equipment | Warning triangle, Hi-vis vest, First aid kit | Warning triangle, Hi-vis vest, First aid kit |
| Tolls | No general toll | No general toll |
| Headlights | Dipped headlights (or daytime running lights) are required at all times, day and night, year-round. | Dipped headlights (or daytime running lights) are required at all times, day and night, year-round. |
| Winter tires / chains | From approximately December to March (dates can shift year to year based on conditions), winter tires are required; studded tires permitted seasonally. | From 1 December to 1 March, winter tires are required by law; studded tires permitted seasonally. |
| Low-emission / restricted zones | No low-emission zone network currently in place. | No low-emission zone network currently in place. |
| Child seats | Children under 150 cm must use an approved child restraint suited to their size. | Children under 150 cm must use an approved child restraint suited to their size. |
| Mobile phone use | Hands-free only; holding a phone while driving is prohibited. | Hands-free only; holding a phone while driving is prohibited. |
| Currency | EUR | EUR |
| Emergency number | 112 | 112 |