Requirements
To rent a car, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. Seat belts are compulsory in front and rear seats. Children under 12 and 1.5 metres tall cannot travel in the front unless they use a proper child restraint system. Children under 3 in the rear must use a proper child restraint, as well.

Parking
In cities, you will need a time stamped parking disc to park in 'blue zone' areas. These discs, placed on the dashboard, can be obtained at motor club offices, tobacco shops and police stations. Parking is not available by black and white or yellow curbs.

Rules of the Road
Traffic travels on the right and all trams should be passed on the right. Passing or turning is forbidden on roads with a continuous white line. It is illegal to use a mobile phone when driving. Police can issue on the spot fines for this.

Speed Limits
Speed limits in The Netherlands are as follows: City - 31mph/50kph, Open Roads - 49mph/80kph, Highways - 75mph/ 120kph.