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Country driving guide · 2026

Driving in Latvia

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

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Required

0

Recommended

1

Good to know

Tick before you go

Pre-departure checklist for Latvia

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. Studs allowed October-April.

Required equipment

Triangle, first-aid kit, vest

Required

All required.

Environment

Winter tyres Dec-Feb

Required

Legally required from December 1 to February 28. Studs allowed October-April.

Driving rules

Dipped headlights at all times

Good to know

Required year-round, day and night. Modern DRLs don't count: actual dipped beams.

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