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Country driving guide · 2026

Driving in Estonia

Everything UK and EU drivers need before crossing the border into Estonia: 2 legal requirements + 1 other things worth knowing.

2

Required

0

Recommended

1

Good to know

Tick before you go

Pre-departure checklist for Estonia

2 legal must-haves. Print it, tick them off, throw it in the glovebox.

  • Triangle + first-aid kit + vest

    All required.

  • Winter tyres Dec-Feb

    Legally required from December 1 to February 28 (extendable Oct-Apr in bad weather).

Required equipment

Triangle + first-aid kit + vest

Required

All required.

Environment

Winter tyres Dec-Feb

Required

Legally required from December 1 to February 28 (extendable Oct-Apr in bad weather).

Driving rules

Headlights on at all times

Good to know

Required 24/7 year-round.

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