Regulation RTR 173. Drivers must not: 173.3. enter a level crossing after the barrier has been lowered or is in the process of being lowered; deliberately lift the barrier; or drive around the barriers.

RTR 16. A driver must stop the vehicle when ordered by the inspecting officer. The driver of a motor vehicle, tractor, self-propelled vehicle or military vehicle (including tactical and logistical vehicles and combinations with trailers) must carry and, upon request of the inspecting officer, present a valid driving licence or a document certifying the right to drive tractors and/or self‑propelled vehicles or military equipment; the vehicle registration documents and proof of the compulsory roadworthiness test (including the report of the most recent technical inspection for vehicle categories M2, M3, N2, N3, O3, O4 and wheeled tractor categories T1b, T2b, T3b, T4.1b, T4.2b, T4.3b, T5); the certificate (policy) of compulsory motor third‑party liability insurance; and other documents required by the laws of the Republic of Lithuania and these Rules (except where the Law on Road Traffic Safety exempts the driver from carrying certain documents). The driver must also allow the inspecting officer to check the readings of validated tachographs or other devices that record driving time and rest periods. Documents shall be presented to the inspecting officer without leaving the vehicle. The driver may exit the vehicle only with the inspecting officer’s permission. RTR 91. If the vehicle is equipped with hazard warning lights, they must be switched on: 91.3 when the vehicle is stopped by an inspecting officer. JB

Driving uphill requires more power than driving on level ground. Therefore, maintain a steady speed and avoid accelerating on climbs. It is reasonable to increase speed on level sections or when driving downhill. At a constant speed, using a higher gear reduces engine revolutions; lower revolutions mean the engine works less and uses less fuel. Do not coast in neutral when descending — this is not only uneconomical but also unsafe. While coasting downhill, vehicle systems may cut fuel supply, so the instrument reading can show 0.0 l/100 km (if you do not press the accelerator). It is most economical to start moving immediately after you start the engine. Idling a stationary vehicle consumes fuel and emits pollutants; the engine will warm up and reach normal operating temperature during driving (unless there is a malfunction).

LAW ON ROAD TRAFFIC SAFETY Article 23. Categories of motor vehicles and the minimum driving age: 1. Categories of motor vehicles and their combinations with trailers are as follows: 6) Category B: vehicles with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 3,500 kg designed and constructed to carry no more than eight passengers, excluding the driver; these vehicles may be coupled with a trailer whose maximum permissible mass does not exceed 750 kg; they may also be coupled with a trailer whose maximum permissible mass exceeds 750 kg, provided that the maximum permissible mass of the combined vehicle does not exceed 4,250 kg; a vehicle combination with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 3,500 kg (including a trailer with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 750 kg) may be driven only after passing a skills and behaviour test at the state enterprise "Regitra". LAW ON ROAD TRAFFIC SAFETY Article 22. Granting the right to drive motor vehicles, tractors, self-propelled machines: 12. Persons who are at least 24 years old, who have at least 2 years of driving experience in category B vehicles and who have completed practical driving training for category A1 vehicles in accordance with the procedure established by the Ministry of Transport or its authorised institution, are granted the right to drive category A1 vehicles in the territory of the Republic of Lithuania. As a result, the driver's licence does not explicitly state entitlement to drive category A1 vehicles; instead, the national code set by the Ministry of the Interior is shown next to the category B marking.

The leading vehicle is not permitted to turn left and therefore may not make a U‑turn (RTR 77.1). When the signal arm is extended sideways or downward: 77.1.1 vehicles to the left and right may proceed straight or turn right; pedestrians may cross the carriageway; 77.1.2 vehicles and pedestrians ahead of and behind the signaling vehicle must not proceed. JB

The distance between a stationary vehicle and a solid line (or the kerb) must be at least 3 metres. If the distance is exactly 3 metres, standing and parking are permitted. If the distance is less than 3 metres (for example, 2 metres), standing and parking are prohibited. RTR 150. Standing and parking are prohibited: 150.7 where there is a distance of less than 3 m between a stationary vehicle and a solid line of the road marking, the kerb, or, in its absence, the edge of the carriageway;

Order No. 2B-14 of the Lithuanian Transport Safety Inspection, dated 16 January 2013, regarding amendments to the technical requirements for motor vehicles and their trailers, Chapter IV, point 4.10: Rear non-triangular reflector — red; Rear triangular reflector — red. JB

RTR 196. The driver and all passengers must wear seat belts when the vehicle is equipped with them. If a bus is fitted with seat belts, visible notices reading 'Fasten Your Seat Belt' must be displayed in front of every seat, on the seat, or next to it. It is recommended that all bus passengers be informed—verbally or by audio‑visual means—about the requirement to wear seat belts before the journey begins. RTR 197. A seat belt must be fastened over the shoulder and around the waist, or as specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

In the summer season, you can drive on winter tires without studs. We usually use such winter tires in the summer when their tread depth is already about 3 mm, and during the winter season it is possible to use such winter tires with a tread depth of at least 3 mm. The tread depth of tires used in the summer season must not be less than 1.6 mm. RTR XXX. REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES (p. 223-235) 229. Vehicles with studded tyres must not be used from April 10 to October 31. During the warm season, it is recommended to use vehicles with summer tyres. If the winter conditions are prolonged, the order of the Minister of Transport and Communications could extend the use of studded tyres. 230. From 10 November to 31 March motor vehicles other than mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles, all types of quadricycles, and trailers must not be operated with summer tyres. Mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles, and all types of quadricycles with summer tyres must not be operated in December–February as well as in March-November if any part of a carriageway is covered in snow or ice.  JB

Passenger car tyre tread depth must be at least 1.6 mm in general and 3.0 mm during the winter period. Source: Technical requirements for motor vehicles and their trailers — Section V: Vehicle axles, wheels, tyres and suspension. 5.7. The tread depth of the tyres used must be at least: 5.7.1. M1 category — 1.6 mm (from November 10 to March 31 — 3.0 mm); JB

RTR 73. Traffic light signals: 73.10. A flashing white light used at level crossings indicates that vehicles may proceed only after confirming that no rail-borne vehicle is approaching the crossing.

LAW ON ROAD TRAFFIC SAFETY — Article 22(12). Persons aged 24 or older who have at least two years' driving experience with a category B licence and who have completed practical training for category A1 vehicles in accordance with the procedure established by the Ministry of Transport and Communications or its authorised institution are granted the right to drive category A1 vehicles within the territory of the Republic of Lithuania.

RTR 112. When an acceleration lane is provided for entering a roadway, the driver must use it to gain speed and merge into the main traffic flow, yielding to vehicles already on the road. The driver may change lanes as necessary or enter a deceleration lane when appropriate. JB

A lane marked with the letter 'A' is reserved exclusively for public service vehicles. Non-public-service vehicles may only change into or use this lane when preparing to turn right. An exception exists for lanes marked with the 'A+' symbol. (See RTR Annex 3, §1.21; RTR 181 and Paragraph 182 of the Rules.) Non-public-service vehicles must not drive in lanes marked with the 'Lane Reserved for Public Service Vehicles' sign and the letter 'A'.

RTR 195. Drivers must not: 6) teach another person to drive or transport children under 14 years of age; JB

Only the driver is allowed not to wear a seat belt in a residential area (e.g. in a parking lot). RTR 196. All passengers and a driver must wear seat belts when travelling in vehicles equipped with them. If a bus is fitted with seat belts, informative signs 'Fasten Your Seat Belt' must be displayed in a visible place in front of every seat, on the seat, or next to it. It is recommended that all passengers in the bus be informed of the requirement to wear seat belts orally or by audio-visual means before starting their journey. RTR 198.  Persons driving a vehicle in reverse or in a parking lot are exempt from wearing seat belts in built- up areas. RTR 205. Persons who due to serious medical reasons hold special permits issued by competent institutions are exempt from wearing seat belts. These permits must have an expiry date. JB

RTR 17. At the request of a police officer, a driver must submit to tests for alcohol intoxication or for intoxication caused by narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, or other psychoactive substances, in the manner prescribed by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania. RTR 14. It is prohibited to drive a vehicle if you are not authorized to do so, if you are under the influence of alcohol, narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances or other psychoactive substances. A person who is fatigued or ill must not drive if driving may endanger road safety. A vehicle must not be entrusted to a person who is under the influence of such factors or who is not authorized to drive that type of vehicle. When operating a vehicle, the driver must comply with the conditions specified on the driving licence. JB

3.3. Clutch control: 3.3.3. Keep the clutch lever depressed only for the time necessary to engage, change, or disengage a gear, to start moving, to stop, or to maneuver at low speed;

The parking brake may be used only in emergency situations (to prevent a collision) or if the foot brake fails.

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In winter, air temperatures can easily drop to -25 °C or lower, causing diesel vehicles to experience starting problems. When temperatures fall below 0 °C, water in diesel fuel can freeze; failing to prepare a diesel vehicle for such conditions may lead to breakdowns. At service stations you can choose “summer” diesel, typically suitable from May through October, or “winter” diesel, formulated for use from November through April and adapted to low sub-zero temperatures.

There are no lane direction signs; therefore the driver of the red vehicle may go straight or turn right. When changing lanes, the driver of the green vehicle must yield. RTR 104. When changing lanes, a driver must yield to vehicles moving in the same direction in the adjacent lane. If vehicles moving in the same direction change lanes simultaneously, a driver must yield to the vehicle on the right, except in the cases specified in Paragraph 112 of the Rules. RTR 112. If an acceleration lane is provided for entering the road, the driver must use that lane and merge into the main traffic flow (change lanes and move into the adjacent lane), yielding to vehicles already in that flow or to vehicles changing lanes toward the deceleration lane. RTR 106. Before turning right, left, or making a U-turn (except when entering an intersection with circular traffic), a driver must move in advance to the edge of the carriageway designated for that direction. Road signs and/or road markings may indicate otherwise.

Consider the effect on braking performance when towing a vehicle whose engine (and thus its brake servo) is not operating.

RTR XVI.140. Overtaking is forbidden: 140.1. at intersections, except where overtaking on a main road is permitted because the intersection is not marked by one of the following signs: 'Intersection with the Side Road', 'Side Road on the Right', 'Side Road on the Left', or 'Priority Road'; 140.2. at level crossings and within 100 m of a level crossing; 140.3. on road sections with poor visibility; 140.4. on pedestrian crossings; 140.5. on roads with more than one lane in the same direction; 140.6. on road sections marked with the signs 'Overtaking is prohibited' or 'Overtaking by trucks is prohibited' (see the explanations for these signs); 140.7. on road sections where opposing traffic flows are separated by longitudinal markings 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.10 (from the continuous line side) and 1.15 listed in Appendix 3 of the Rules; 140.8. in residential areas, apartment building courtyards, parking lots and bicycle streets. JB

If the vehicles' paths do not intersect, they may proceed simultaneously.

RTR 40. An organised group of children consisting of persons under the age of 16 must be accompanied by at least two accompanying persons. Such a group should use pavements, footpaths or combined footpaths and cycle tracks (on the pedestrian side) if available; if these are not available, the group may use the hard shoulder but only in daylight, with good visibility, in no more than two abreast and against the flow of traffic when it is safe to do so. Accompanying persons must be positioned at the front and the rear of the column and wear high-visibility vests. It is recommended that all children in the organised group who walk along the hard shoulder also wear high-visibility vests.

RTR 77.2. Right arm extended forward: 77.2.1. Vehicles on the left side of the traffic officer may proceed in any direction; 77.2.2. Vehicles facing the traffic officer may proceed only to the right; 77.2.3. Vehicles behind the traffic officer and on the right side must not proceed; 77.2.4. Pedestrians may cross the carriageway behind the traffic officer.

The primary characteristics of a driver's will are discipline, determination, self-control, and perseverance. Disciplined drivers consistently obey the rules of the road (RTR). Determined drivers do not hesitate about decisions they make while operating a vehicle. A driver's self-control is demonstrated by remaining calm in complex traffic situations and by showing respect for other road users. Perseverance is the ability to overcome difficulties encountered on the road.

Road sign 304 — "No entry for goods vehicles." Entry is prohibited for goods vehicles and vehicle combinations whose permissible maximum mass exceeds 3.5 tonnes or the weight shown on the sign. Tractors and self‑propelled vehicles are also prohibited, except for service vehicles.