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''Driving at night is no problem and safe. Weather permitting ofcourse. Most roads are well lit at night.''
  
 
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==Vehicle parking==

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Entering Netherlands with a Car or Motorbike

Correct as of: (date last confirmed correct)

Required Paperwork

List the paperwork required to enter with a vehicle, including number of copies

Process at border

(To check if you need a travel Visa for Netherlands, application instructions and fees see: Netherlands Visa online application at VisaHQ.com)
There is virtually no process involved with crossing into The Netherlands via car. As it is bordered entirely by EU member nations, it is assumed your vehicle has already been through that process, if your vehicle is from a non-EU member nation. All road borders are no longer maintained. Just drive across and enjoy the windmills.

Cost of entry

Free

Permitted length of stay

State the permitted length of entry for the vehicle

Extension of stay

Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.

Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country

Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.
Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.

Exiting with a vehicle

Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.

Driving in Netherlands

Insurance requirements

A minimum of third party liabilty insurance is compulsory.

Cost of insurance

State the price of insurance and a time period.

Where to purchase insurance

Describe where insurance can be purchased.

Driving license

Valid (normally not older than 6 months from date of issue) International driving permit is required.

Driving side of road

Right.
Unknown if RHD vehicles can be driven in Netherlands.

Mandatory items in vehicle

State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle. (i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)

Roads

General Road quality

Road quality is very good and maintained regularly. This includes highways as well as the rural roads.

Road signs

Road sign are very clear and easy to follow. At almost every gas station there is a local city/town map with a larger area map available. these maps are also at the entrnce/exit roads of most towns and cities with a special stop area.

Toll roads

There are no toll roads in the Netherlands.

Bribery in Netherlands

Briberybis unheard of in the Netherlands. Offering a bribe will get you in more trouble, so don't.

Checkpoints

There are no checkpoints in The Netherlands. Police will occasionaly setup a moving checkpoint at night to check for drinking and driving..

Traveling with pets

List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.

Gas and Diesel price in Netherlands

Last updated: October 2012

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Gasoline Grade Price
Unleaded €1.87 EUR per Liter[1]
Diesel €1.53 EUR per Liter[1]

Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency

There are no fuel shortages in The Netherlands
The Netherlands is a small country and you wil never be far from a gas station. On motorways there's a station about every 50 km.

Gas and Diesel Quality

Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.
State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.

Safety and Security Considerations

Driving at night

Driving at night is no problem and safe. Weather permitting ofcourse. Most roads are well lit at night.

Vehicle parking

Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night. If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.

Special driving considerations

A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.).
List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.

Security advisories and information

Camping in Netherlands

Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.
List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.
Also discuss the possibility of "wild" or "roadside" camping. How common is it? Is it considered safe, or a bad idea.

Camping guide books

List and link to books specifically for camping.

Drinking water

Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink. If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.

Navigation

Paper maps

Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them.

GPS Maps of Netherlands

Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa). (with links to each).

GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in Netherlands

Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.

Special Overland Travel interests

List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders

Travel Guide Books

Lonely Planet The Netherlands (travel Guide)
Lonely Planet The Netherlands (travel Guide)
by Lonely Planet, Catherine Le Nevez, Daniel C Schech...
From $12.40 on Amazon
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
by Dan Grec
From $click on Amazon
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $22.49 on Amazon
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $click on Amazon
Footprint Netherlands, Germany And Israel Journey Of J...
Footprint Netherlands, Germany And Israel Journey Of J...
From $click on Amazon
TRAVELIVING - a romantic & practical guide

TRAVELIVING - a romantic & practical guide
by The Pin Project

at 10$ on thepinproject.eu

List good travel guide books (not necessarily Overland related.

Vehicle Maintenance

Dealers

4x4s / Trucks

Motorbikes

Local Garages

Add known good mechanics here.

Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Netherlands

Buy
Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle. List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.

Sell
Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'

References

Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.

  1. 1.0 1.1 World petrol prices, gas prices, diesel prices|MyTravelCost.com

Helpful External links

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