Motor vehicles are not permitted to tow trailers intended for agricultural tractors due to safety requirements and technical incompatibilities. The term "motor vehicle" excludes non-road rail vehicles, tractors, and self-propelled machines. Per RTR 207, the total weight of carried cargo and passengers and the axle loads must not exceed the gross vehicle weight and axle load limits specified for that vehicle by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania and by the vehicle manufacturer. The gross weight of a towed trailer (laden or unladen) must not exceed the maximum permissible tow weight established by the Ministry and the manufacturer. Consequently, motor vehicles are prohibited from towing trailers of non-motor vehicles, and non-motor vehicles are prohibited from towing trailers of motor vehicles.

If a vehicle pulls to one side only during braking, the fault lies in the braking system. If the wheel alignment is incorrect or there is a malfunction in the steering system, the vehicle may also pull to one side while driving.

Passengers may board or alight from the roadway side only when it is impossible to do so from the pavement (sidewalk) or hard shoulder, and only if it can be done safely without obstructing other road users.

RTR 5. Road users must be familiar with the Law on Road Traffic Safety of the Republic of Lithuania, be acquainted with these Rules, and comply with them. JB

When vehicle speed increases, the layer of water on the road becomes deeper. Heavier rainfall also increases the water layer during driving. On roads with a transverse crown (where the carriageway is higher in the centre), the water layer is thinner because rainwater drains off the surface toward the edges more quickly. On asphalt, a tyre can displace only as much water as the volume available in its tread.

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

The Road Traffic Rules prohibit stopping on a pedestrian crossing. At the same time, general duties require road users to avoid or minimise harm. RTR III.9: Road users must take all necessary precautions; they must not endanger the safety or health of other road users or third parties, damage property, or obstruct traffic. Road users should also make every reasonable effort to avoid or reduce harmful effects, except where such measures would put their own life or health or the life or health of others at risk, or would cause greater damage than the damage avoided. RTR V.32: A driver must not enter a pedestrian crossing until pedestrians who must be given way have left the lane occupied by the driver, and must not enter if there is an obstruction (e.g., congestion) ahead that could force the vehicle to stop. RTR XVII.150: Standing and parking are prohibited: 150.4 on pedestrian crossings and within 5 metres before them; and, on roads with one lane in each direction, also within 5 metres after pedestrian crossings.

Road sign 101 — “Level Crossing with Barrier”: indicates a level crossing protected by a barrier. Road sign 102 — “Level Crossing without Barrier”: indicates a level crossing that has no barrier. Road sign 142 — “Level Crossing Ahead”: warns of a level crossing ahead outside built-up areas; this sign is placed as close as possible to the crossing on the right-hand side of the road. Road sign 139 — “Multi-Track Railway”: indicates a level crossing without a barrier across a railway with two or more tracks.

67. Only persons aged 14 or older may drive an animal-drawn vehicle, herd animals or birds, or ride an animal on a road. 72. Drivers of animal-drawn vehicles, those herding animals or birds, riders, and other persons must not: 72.1. leave animals or birds unattended on a road or near a road; 72.2. tie animals so that they could enter a road; 72.3. herd animals or birds along a cobbled road or roads with asphalt or concrete pavement without the road owner's consent; 72.4. herd animals or birds across railway tracks or a road where there are no specially designated crossings; 72.5. ride an animal on the carriageway during hours of darkness; 72.6. drive animal-drawn vehicles, herd animals or birds, or ride animals on motorways and highways; 72.7. drive animal-drawn vehicles, herd animals or birds, or ride animals while under the influence of alcohol or psychoactive substances.

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

Braking with uneven tire wear between the left and right sides is dangerous because it can cause the vehicle to slide off the road and overturn.

If you discover that the horn is not working, you may drive only to a parking area or a repair facility. However, it is prohibited to operate a vehicle permanently if it does not meet the technical requirements (for example, if the horn, speedometer, or other required systems are not functioning). RTR 223. Vehicles traveling on roads must comply with the technical requirements applicable in the Republic of Lithuania when undergoing mandatory technical inspection. RTR 224. Only motor vehicles and trailers that are in good repair, except in the cases provided for in these Rules, may participate in public traffic in the Republic of Lithuania. Short-term (one-day) participation in public traffic is allowed, pursuant to the prescribed procedure, for vehicles and trailers displaying temporary license plates whose registered owners (keepers) have obtained compulsory motor third-party liability insurance and have paid the applicable fees and taxes for the vehicle or road use. RTR 15. Driving vehicles that are not in proper condition and do not comply with technical requirements for vehicles is prohibited. Before starting to drive, the driver of a motor vehicle, tractor, or self-propelled vehicle must ensure that the vehicle is in good condition, that it carries a warning triangle, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and any other items mandatory for that type of vehicle, and must monitor the vehicle's technical condition during the journey. If the vehicle breaks down while driving and therefore does not meet the technical requirements and cannot be repaired on site, the driver may proceed, taking all necessary precautions, to the nearest parking area or vehicle repair shop, except in the cases laid down in paragraph 234 of these Rules. JB

A vehicle's braking system is intended to slow the vehicle, bring it to a complete stop, and hold it stationary. Braking distance should be kept as short as possible, and you must maintain control of the vehicle while braking.

Avoid sudden steering or braking to prevent further instability. Gently accelerate — increasing the driven wheel's RPM will help the wheel regain traction and make it easier to return to the paved road.

In this situation, the 'No Entry' sign applies to the lane and is not limited solely to public-service vehicles. Therefore, if the electric vehicle driver intends to continue straight ahead, they must change lanes and move into a lane that permits driving straight. Legal basis: RTR 181 — Non-public-service vehicles must not drive in lanes marked 'Lane Reserved for Public Service Vehicles' and the letter 'A'. 1811 — Non-public-service vehicles must not drive in lanes marked 'A+' except for the following: 1811.1 bicycles, electric micromobility devices, mopeds, and light quadricycles; 1811.2 vehicles marked with the distinguishing sign 'A person with a disability' or displaying a parking card that transport a person with a disability to/from an educational institution or a day-care centre for people with disabilities if the route is agreed with the road owner according to the established procedure; 1811.3 taxis if the lane reads 'TAXI'; 1811.4 cars carrying four or more road users if the lane is marked with the symbol '4+'; 1811.5 electric vehicles if the lane is marked with an electric vehicle symbol; 1811.6 motorcycles if the lane is marked with a motorcycle symbol. RTR Annex 1. 301 — Road sign 'No Entry': Entry is prohibited for all vehicles except public-service vehicles.

Although the road sign normally prohibits overtaking, overtaking vehicles traveling at speeds under 30 km/h is permitted provided it can be done safely. Road sign 325 — “Overtaking prohibited” forbids overtaking, except for individual vehicles (or individual vehicle combinations) traveling at speeds under 30 km/h. Road sign 805 — “Validity zone ahead” indicates the length of the zone beyond the sign during which a hazardous road section or other associated signs remain in effect.

To drive a motor vehicle economically and sensibly, begin moving smoothly and steadily. Where possible, reduce your speed gradually and avoid unnecessary abrupt actions unless they are essential (e.g., emergency braking because of an unexpected obstacle on the road).

Children close to the road can behave unpredictably. Exercise extreme caution when driving near them — they may run into the carriageway without looking and may not respond to a horn.

RTR 107. When, due to a vehicle's large size or other valid reasons, it is not possible to complete a turn (turn around) from the appropriate edge position of the carriageway, the vehicle may perform the turn from a part of the carriageway other than that edge assigned for travel in that direction, provided the maneuver does not obstruct other vehicles or create a hazard for other road users. JB

In this scenario the driver must complete the left turn before passing the traffic officer. Turning left after passing the officer would violate Road Traffic Rules requirement 77.2.3, which prohibits vehicles approaching from the rear and from the right from proceeding. RTR 77 — Signals given by traffic officers — are defined as follows: 77.1 Arms extended sideways or down: 77.1.1 Vehicles to the left and to the right may proceed straight ahead or turn right; pedestrians may cross the carriageway. 77.1.2 Vehicles and pedestrians in front of and behind the officer must not proceed. 77.2 Right arm extended forward: 77.2.1 Vehicles approaching from the left may proceed in any direction. 77.2.2 Vehicles from the front may proceed only to the right. 77.2.3 Vehicles from the rear and from the right must not proceed. 77.2.4 Pedestrians may cross the carriageway behind the officer. 77.3 Arm raised upwards: 77.3.1 All road users must not proceed in any direction. 77.3.2 Drivers must stop their vehicles without changing lanes.

Driving across a level crossing where the traffic lights are switched off and the barrier is raised or absent is permitted, but only if you obey traffic regulations and ensure that no train is approaching. 168. Before entering and crossing a level crossing, a road user must comply with road signs, road markings, the position of the barrier, traffic lights, audible warnings, and the signals given by level crossing attendants/controllers. Before entering a level crossing, a road user must always verify that no rail-borne vehicle is approaching the level crossing. It is recommended that children under 12 be accompanied when crossing a level crossing. 173. Drivers must not: 173.3. enter a level crossing after the barrier has been lowered or has begun to be lowered, willfully lift the barrier or manoeuvre around the barriers;

82. A driver must signal intended maneuvers using the vehicle's turn signals, or by arm signals if the electrical indicators are inoperative or unavailable: 82.1 before starting to move and before stopping; 82.2 before changing lanes, before and after overtaking, before and after passing an obstruction, before turning right or left, before making a U-turn, and before exiting a roundabout.

It is prohibited to drive a vehicle if the main brake is inoperative, as this creates a danger to road safety. According to technical requirements, tyres mounted on the same axle must be of the same type and have identical tread patterns. Tyres with different tread patterns can cause instability under braking and reduce traction, creating a road safety risk; therefore driving such a vehicle is prohibited. RTR 234. A driver must not operate a motor vehicle, a tractor, or a self-propelled machine with: 234.1. a defective foot brake (the driver cannot stop the vehicle); 234.2. a defective steering mechanism (the driver cannot control the vehicle); 234.3. a defective coupling device between the vehicle and a trailer; 234.4. a defective windscreen wiper on the driver's side in snow, rain, or fog; 234.5. faulty front left-side lamps (dipped-beam headlamp and fog lamp) during hours of darkness or when visibility is poor, or if at least one rear position lamp has failed, hazard warning lights are not functioning (or are switched off), or a warning triangle is not affixed to the rear of the vehicle.

RTR 206. A driver must ensure the safety of pets in a vehicle and must ensure that pets are transported so they do not interfere with driving and cannot injure themselves or vehicle occupants or other road users if the driver makes a sudden stop.

The AM category is sufficient to drive these vehicles, but it is not the only entitlement that allows you to do so. Possessing another driving category that authorises operation of such vehicles also permits you to drive them. LAW ON ROAD TRAFFIC SAFETY — Article 2. Basic concepts of the Law: 30. Light quadricycle means a four-wheeled motor vehicle with an unladen mass (excluding batteries if it is an electric vehicle) not exceeding 350 kg, a maximum design speed not exceeding 45 km/h, an engine capacity not exceeding 50 cm3 (for a spark-ignition engine), a maximum net power not exceeding 4 kW (for another type of internal combustion engine), and a maximum rated power not exceeding 4 kW (for an electric motor). 33. Moped means a two-wheeled motor vehicle with a maximum design speed exceeding 25 km/h and not exceeding 45 km/h, an engine capacity not exceeding 50 cm3 (for an internal combustion engine), and a maximum net power not exceeding 4 kW (for an electric motor); or a three-wheeled motor vehicle with a maximum design speed exceeding 25 km/h and not exceeding 45 km/h, an engine capacity not exceeding 50 cm3 (for a spark-ignition engine), a maximum net power not exceeding 4 kW (for another type of internal combustion engine), and a maximum net power not exceeding 4 kW (for an electric motor). 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: 1) Category AM: mopeds and light quadricycles;

RTR 30. When approaching an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing, a driver must slow down or stop before the crossing to yield to pedestrians who have stepped into any lane, are walking in any lane, or are standing at the edge of the carriageway waiting to step into a lane in the direction of the vehicle's travel (or into any lane on a single-lane road with traffic in both directions). Drivers must exercise extra caution at night, in poor visibility, or when the crossing is not clearly visible from the driver's position, and must ensure there are no pedestrians entitled to priority at the crossing.

LAW ON ROAD TRAFFIC SAFETY, Article 2, item 43. Intoxication — the state of a person who has consumed ethyl alcohol, when the concentration of that alcohol in the body's biological media (exhaled air, blood, urine, saliva or other bodily fluids) exceeds the legal limit. The maximum permitted concentration of ethyl alcohol in the exhaled air, blood, urine, saliva or other bodily fluids of persons driving vehicles is 0.4 per mille. Novice drivers, taxi drivers, and drivers of mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles, light quadricycles, four-wheel power quadricycles, vehicles with a maximum permissible weight over 3.5 t or with more than 9 seats, and drivers transporting dangerous goods are considered intoxicated when the concentration of ethyl alcohol in their exhaled air, blood, urine, saliva or other bodily fluids is greater than 0 per mille. JB

When driving under the influence of alcohol, attention and comprehension are reduced; critical thinking and memory are impaired; coordination of movements deteriorates; reflexes are weakened or lost; drivers take longer to perceive signals and interpret situations; overall driving performance declines, reaction times slow, and vehicle control worsens or may be lost.

206. The driver must ensure the safety of pets in the vehicle and make sure they are transported in a way that does not interfere with driving and does not cause injury to the animals or to vehicle occupants if the vehicle stops suddenly.

If you press the accelerator suddenly on a slippery road, the driving wheels may start to spin, further smoothing and polishing the wheel track on the slippery surface. This reduces traction; as a result the tires can lose grip more quickly and the vehicle may skid or slide sideways.