Europe

Terrorism

There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

 

For more general information see terrorism abroad.

Crime

You are advised to take the usual sensible precautions against crime.

 

Scams

Foreign visitors and residents can be targeted by scam artists. These scams can pose great financial loss to victims. If you receive an e-mail purporting to be from HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs) offering a tax refund on provision of your bank details you should make absolutely sure that it is not part of a scam.

For more general information see victims of crime abroad.

 

Political Situation

Luxembourg country profile

Local Travel

Travel by car, train and bus throughout the country is relatively quick and easy.

 

Road Travel

 

In 2007 there were 43 road deaths in Luxembourg (source: DfT). This equates to 9.0 road deaths per 100,000 of population and compares to the UK average of 5.0 road deaths per 100,000 of population in 2007.

 

It is advisable to travel with vehicle registration documents to prove you are the legal owner of the vehicle you are driving. Failure to do so could lead to the police confiscating and impounding your vehicle as well as imposing fines.

 

When you drive, remember that there are different speed restrictions to the UK. 'On the spot fines' are common.

 

When driving, be aware that it is easy to cross into neighbouring countries without realising it. You must have your passport with you for identification.

Heavy Goods Vehicles, transiting Luxembourg on the way to France:

There is a restriction for HGVs over 7.5t transiting Luxembourg  between 21.45 on a Saturday and the day before a  public holiday and 21.45 on a Sunday and the day of the French public holiday.

Heavy Goods Vehicles, transiting Luxembourg on the way to Germany:

There is a restriction for HGVs over 7.5t transiting Luxembourg  between 2330 on Saturday and the day before a public holiday and 2145 on Sunday and the day of the German public holiday.

 

For more general information see driving abroad.

 

Air Travel

 

The revised EU-wide security measures that came into effect for all passengers departing from UK airports in November 2006 are also being implemented in Luxembourg. For more details about this see airline security.