Overtaking rules
In the Netherlands you may only overtake on the left. Overtaking on the right is prohibited except when traffic is stationary or moving slowly in lanes. Before overtaking you check your mirrors, signal, check your blind spot and only overtake when it is safe. After overtaking you return to the right lane as quickly as possible. Overtaking is prohibited at pedestrian crossings, at intersections, in limited visibility and at a solid line.
Key rules
- 1Only overtaking on the left is permitted
- 2Overtaking on the right prohibited except in stationary/slow traffic
- 3Sequence: mirror → signal → blind spot → overtake
- 4Never overtake at zebra crossing, intersection or limited visibility
- 5After overtaking immediately return to the right
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