Transport > Road > Traffic laws Stats: compare key data on Italy & United Kingdom
Definitions
- Fire extinguisher required: Indicates for European countries whether the law requires a fire extinguisher to be available in each car.
- First aid required: Indicates for European countries whether the law requires a first aid kit to be available in each car.
- Minimum driver's age: Indicates for European countries the age under which driving is not permitted.
- Permitted alcohol level: Indicates for European countries the limit of blood alcohol content (in %), above which driving is not permitted.
- Seatbelt required: Indicates for European countries whether (and on which seats) it is mandatory to wear seatbelts while driving.
- Spare bulb required: Indicates for European countries whether the law requires a spare light bulb to be available in each car.
- Speed limit at dual carriageway: Indicates the speed limit (in km / h) on dual carriageways in European countries. A dual carriageway road or divided highway is one where the lanes for traffic in opposing directions are separate, usually divided by a barrier and a strip of grass or other plants.
- Speed limit at motorway: Indicates the speed limit (in km / h) on motorways, freeways or highways in European countries.
- Speed limit at single carriageway: Indicates the speed limit (in km/ h) on single carriageways in European countries. A single carriageway road or undivided highway is one where the lanes for traffic in opposing directions are not separate, usually divided only by lines.
- Speed limit at urban area: Indicates the speed limit (in km / h) in urban areas in European countries.
- Tow rope required: Indicates for European countries whether the law requires a tow rope to be available in each car.
- Triangle required: Indicates for European countries whether the law requires a triangular safety reflector to be available in each car.
