Rides
Lithuania is a delightful country to explore on four wheels, with its abundance of scenic lakes, forests and castles. The sand dunes of the Baltic coast are awe-inspiring, while capital Vilnius has wonderful architecture and parks.
Requirements
| Carnet de Passage | no requirements |
| Insurance | UK issued Green Card |
| International driving permit | not required |
| Travel Visa | no requirements, 90 days within a 180 day period |
Riding in Lithuania
You need understandable documents.
As a tip, it is to laminate all of your key documents or otherwise waterproof them. It is also highly recommended to scan all your original documents and email them to an easily accessible email address.
It is also worth printing off the Constat Amiable D’accident Automobile, which is used across numerous and other countries (the downloadable one on our website has English as well as French).
Documents for riding in Lithuania
- A valid, full UK driving licence (you must also be 18 or over)
- Your motor insurance certificate
- The V5 registration document for your own car or the hire car paperwork for a rental
Do I need a GB or UK sticker for riding in Lithuania?
Since 28th September 2021, the distinguishing mark (or national identifier) displayed on vehicles registered in the United Kingdom that are driven abroad has changed from GB to UK.
This means that vehicles registered in the UK must display the letters “UK” when driven in Slovenia.
The identifier can be incorporated in vehicle number plates (along with the Union Flag) or as a separate sticker.
Riding in Lithuania packing checklist
Aside from the documents above, there are some legally-required items you must bring with you to ride in Lithuania.
Unless your headlights can be adjusted, it’s a legal requirement to carry headlamp converters (stickers for your headlights when driving on the right, so your lights don’t dazzle motorists coming the other way).
A warning triangle is also compulsory to carry in vehicles in case of a breakdown.
It’s also recommended to have:
- Spare bulbs for your car’s external lights
- A fire extinguisher
- A first-aid kit
- A reflective jacket
- Winter tyres (compulsory if you’re driving between 10 November and 1 April)
Rules of the road in Lithuania
Wear a crash helmet if you’re riding a moped or motorcycle
Use daytime running lights or dipped headlights day and night
In Lithuania, you drive on the right and overtake on the left. Vehicles from the right and emergency vehicles have priority
You do not have to call the police if you’re involved in a collision that only causes material damage. Parties involved should complete a European accident statement
If you’re caught committing a motoring offence while driving through Lithuania, you could be given an on-the-spot fine
The drink-drive limit is 0.04%. This drops to zero for novice drivers with less than 2 years’ experience. Random breath tests are carried out on all types of road in Lithuania and you must not carry an open container of alcohol inside your vehicle
Lithuanian speed limits
The speed limit is usually 50km/h in built-up areas unless otherwise indicated, while it’s 70-90km/h on country roads and 110km/h on dual carriageways. On the motorway, the limit is 130km/h – reduced to 110km/h in winter
Please note, this page was correct when written in February 2025.