Vehicle documents should not be left in the vehicle, as they can be readily used by thieves. Valuable items must not be left in plain view inside the vehicle because they may attract opportunistic burglaries. Leaving liquids, such as soft drinks, inside the vehicle does not compromise its safety. (RTR 147) A driver may leave the vehicle unattended only after ensuring it cannot move on its own and that unauthorised use is prevented.

RTR 136. Drivers should avoid unnecessary overtaking manoeuvres. Before overtaking, drivers must exercise extra caution and ensure that: 136.1 no driver following has already begun to overtake them; 136.2 the driver of the vehicle to be overtaken is not indicating a left turn; 136.3 the section of lane required for the overtaking manoeuvre is clear and the manoeuvre will not obstruct oncoming traffic or pedestrians on the carriageway; 136.4 a safe distance from the vehicle being overtaken can be maintained during the manoeuvre; 136.5 after completing the overtaking manoeuvre they will be able to return safely to the original traffic lane without obstructing the overtaken vehicle.

A generator charges the battery and supplies electrical current to the vehicle's electrical systems and other consumers only while the engine is running, i.e. while the engine's crankshaft is turning. Via the drive pulley and belt, the crankshaft turns the generator, which produces electricity.

When you see traffic sign 636 — Automatic traffic control (part of the Advanced Traffic Management System) and you are traveling 10 km/h above the speed limit, ease off the accelerator so your speed drops to the legal limit and you avoid a possible fine. Sign 636 indicates a road section monitored by fixed automatic devices. The first version of the sign warns of devices that detect various traffic rule violations (except speed violations); the second version denotes a section where fixed devices record speed limit violations and, where technically feasible, other infringements.

After releasing the accelerator (engine braking), place your foot on the brake pedal and stop without pressing the clutch. This is the most effective braking method, especially in winter when roads are slippery. Braking with the clutch disengaged reduces stopping effectiveness and vehicle stability, increasing the risk of skidding to the side. JB

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

RTR XVI.140. Overtaking is prohibited. Clause 140.8: in residential areas, courtyards of apartment buildings, parking lots, and bicycle streets. JB

RTR 141. Vehicles may stand or park on the right-hand side of the road, as close as possible to the right edge of a hard shoulder, or at the carriageway edge if no hard shoulder exists. When entering or leaving the hard shoulder, the driver must not endanger other road users. If a cycle lane is installed along the right edge of the carriageway, drivers may stand or park adjacent to that cycle lane. 1.1. A NARROW CONTINUOUS LINE separates traffic flows in opposite directions and prohibits driving in the lane for oncoming traffic on the marked section of road; it also marks the edges of traffic lanes, sections of the carriageway into which entry is prohibited, the limits of vehicle parking spaces and the carriageway edge. At road sign No. 413 "Pedestrian and bicycle path" it separates the part of the path intended for bicycle traffic from the part intended for pedestrian traffic. Crossing this line is prohibited, except where it marks the carriageway edge or the boundary of a parking space.

RTR 3.1. "Service vehicles" are vehicles owned by companies, institutions, or organisations operating in an area marked by restrictive signs; vehicles belonging to persons who live or work in that area; vehicles delivering goods to that area or collecting goods from it; and taxis or other passenger vehicles providing paid transport to or from that area.

The parking brake may be used to help slow the vehicle if the service (main) brakes fail.

Always make safety your priority. That means thinking ahead, planning your actions, and anticipating the behavior of other road users.

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

When turning, the driver of the red car must yield to any vehicle coming from the opposite direction on a road of equal priority that is approaching from the right (the green car). Once the red car has already entered the intersection, the green car is considered an obstacle. At intersections where the main road changes direction, the priority-to-the-right rule applies (RTR 157). When turning left or making a U-turn, a driver must yield to oncoming vehicles on an equally important road that are going straight or turning right — and, where overtaking is permitted, also to vehicles that are overtaking.

RTR 56. Only bicycles equipped with functioning brakes and a working audible warning device may be ridden on the road. A bicycle must have a red rear reflector and orange reflectors or other reflective elements fixed to the spokes on both sides of each wheel. During hours of darkness or when visibility is poor, a bicycle ridden on the road must have white front and red rear lights switched on. The cyclist must wear a reflective vest or have other reflective accessories attached to clothing in a location clearly visible to other road users. JB

Note: If the steering wheel is turned sharply while reversing, the front of the vehicle can swing to the side and strike obstacles or other road users. When reversing, a driver must give way to other road users.

Technical requirements for vehicles operated on a road, Chapter IV, Paragraph 22: If fog lamps are fitted, they must only be capable of being switched on and off using an appropriate switch when the position lamps are switched on. Additionally, fog lamps must be capable of being switched off independently of any other lights.

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.

RTR 143. Standing on unlit sections of the road during the hours of darkness or when visibility is poor is permitted with hazard warning lights on, and parking is permitted only in car parks or off-road areas.  

LAW ON ROAD TRAFFIC SAFETY — Article 2, clause 42. "Pedestrian" means a person present on the road who is not inside a vehicle, including a person using a wheelchair, on roller/inline skates, on a skateboard or scooter, walking while leading or pushing a bicycle, moped, or motorcycle, or pulling/pushing a sledge, pram, or other type of carriage. A person performing work on the road shall not be considered a pedestrian.

RTR XI. WARNING SIGNALS (paras. 81–93). Paragraph 87: A driver who issues a warning signal does not have the right of way.

RTR 170. When yielding to an approaching rail vehicle, or whenever crossing a level crossing is prohibited, drivers must stop at the STOP line, the 'Stop' traffic sign, traffic lights, or barriers. If none of these are present, drivers must stop no nearer than 10 metres from the first rail. When a STOP line is used together with a 'Stop' sign, the driver must stop at the STOP line; if the STOP line is absent, stop at the 'Stop' sign even if a flashing white traffic light is displayed. JB

Regulation RTR 188: An orange flashing light may be used only when the vehicle obstructs other road users—for example, when the vehicle's loaded or unloaded dimensions exceed permitted limits; when performing work on the roadway; when stopping or standing; when moving at very low speed; when escorting an organized group of cyclists; or when transporting hazardous goods. An orange flashing light does not confer priority; it merely attracts attention and warns other road users of a potential hazard. While driving, standing, or working on the road, drivers of vehicles displaying orange flashing lights must ensure they do not compromise traffic safety.

According to the Road Traffic Rules (RTR), a blue sign showing the settlement name in white letters indicates the start of a settlement where the special traffic regulations that normally apply within built-up areas do NOT apply. By contrast, a sign with the settlement name in black letters on a white background marks the start of a settlement where built-up-area traffic rules are in force (RTR 131). The following maximum speeds apply outside built-up areas (RTR 131.1): for passenger cars, light goods vehicles with a permissible maximum mass up to 3.5 tonnes, motorcycles and tricycles — on motorways: 130 km/h from April to October and 110 km/h from November to March; on expressways/highways: 120 km/h from April to October and 110 km/h from November to March; on roads with asphalt or concrete pavement: 90 km/h; on other roads: 70 km/h. See road sign 612: Beginning of a built-up area where special built-up-area rules do not apply. Road sign 613: End of a built-up area (marked by sign 616); it may show the name of another settlement and the distance to it.

When driving beside a line of parked vehicles, watch for pedestrians who may step out into the road, drivers exiting their cars, and vehicle doors opening unexpectedly — any of these can cause a collision. 148. The doors of a parked vehicle must not be opened if doing so could create an obstruction or a hazard to other road users.

131. The following speed limits apply outside built-up areas: 131.2. Vehicles of categories A1, A2, A or B driven by novice drivers, persons learning to drive or taking a practical driving test, and buses (including school buses) are subject to the following maximum speeds: 100 km/h on motorways, 90 km/h on highways, 80 km/h on roads with asphalt or concrete pavement, and 70 km/h on other roads.

Drivers with their blood alcohol content exceeding 1.5 per mille shall be punished by a fine or arrest or by a custodial sentence for a term of up to one year (since 01/01/2017). Drink-driving can be punishable both criminally and administratively. The types of liability depend on the specific situation and the seriousness of the offence: Administrative liability - applies when the offences are less serious. Criminal liability - applies when the offence is particularly serious or the driving endangers traffic safety, the health or life of others. The Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Lithuania Article 420. 2. Reckless driving, i.e. a violation of the Road Traffic Rules endangering traffic safety or the safety of oneself or other people because of hooligan incentives, incurs a fine: ranging between EUR 450 and EUR 550 for drivers and ranging between EUR 750 and EUR 1,000 for those who are not entitled to drive vehicles. The Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Lithuania Article 420. 4. The acts provided for in Paragraph 2 of this Article committed by an intoxicated person (mildly intoxicated: more than 0.4 per mille but not exceeding 1.5 per mille) or a person under the influence of drugs, psychotropic substances, or other psychoactive substances as well as a person who avoided performing a field sobriety test or a person who had used alcohol, drugs, psychotropic substances, or other psychoactive substances before the test impose a fine ranging between EUR 850 and EUR 1,200 on drivers.  The Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania Article 281. 7. People who drive a road vehicle or teach a learner driver to drive when under the influence of alcohol with their blood alcohol content exceeding 1.5 per mille shall be punished by a fine or arrest or by a custodial sentence for a term of up to one year. 

Traffic rules prohibit reversing only on motorways, expressways and in tunnels; otherwise reversing is allowed. U‑turns are prohibited here because they would require driving against the flow of traffic. RTR Annex 1, III — Restrictive signs: Road sign 332 'No stopping'. Vehicles must not stop or stand on the side of the road where this sign is placed, except for stopping at bus stops. The sign does not apply to vehicles displaying the distinguishing sign 'A person with a disability' or holding a parking card for people with disabilities. If the sign is used in combination with road marking 1.4, the prohibition applies until the end of that marking. RTR Annex 1, V — Special regulation signs: Road sign 503 'One-way traffic' — indicates a road or carriageway where vehicular traffic moves in one direction across the full width.

Using the horn may distract the driver being overtaken but will not prevent the overtaking; they may still accelerate to complete the manoeuvre. Obstructing an overtaking vehicle includes actions such as accelerating, steering toward the overtaking vehicle, blocking the lane, or any other behaviour intended to prevent another driver from passing. RTR 138. The driver of a vehicle being overtaken must not obstruct drivers who wish to pass by speeding up or by any other action. RTR 136. Drivers are advised to avoid unnecessary overtaking manoeuvres. Before overtaking, drivers must take extra precautions and ensure that: 136.1. no driver behind them has already begun to overtake; 136.2. the driver of the vehicle to be overtaken is not signalling a left turn; 136.3. the section of lane required for overtaking is clear and the manoeuvre will not obstruct oncoming vehicles or pedestrians on the carriageway; 136.4. a safe distance from the vehicle being overtaken can be maintained during the overtaking; 136.5. after the overtaking manoeuvre they will be able to return to the same traffic lane safely without obstructing the overtaken vehicle. JB

RTR 86. Warning signals must be given sufficiently in advance of a manoeuvre (including any braking related to it) and must be discontinued immediately after the manoeuvre is completed (hand signals may be stopped just before the manoeuvre). A signal must be given so that it does not mislead other road users. Turn signals are not used when entering a roundabout.