17.4 Driving with low beam in European countries
17.5 Sleeping in the vehicle away from camping areas
Z In many countries driving with low beam is also required during the day. The
regulations differ depending on the country. Information is available, for
example, from the automobile clubs or the country representatives.
Country Sleeping on
roads and
fields
Sleeping on
privately
owned lands
Comments
Yes No Yes No
Belgium X X On highway rest areas
max. 24 hours permitted
On private land, the vehicle may
only be positioned with the per-
mission of the landowner
Bulgaria X X For reasons of safety, we strongly
advise against staying overnight
outside campsites
Denmark X X
Germany X X Staying overnight for one night to
restore driving ability is permit-
ted. Observe regional and local
limitations
Estonia X X Outside closed villages only; next
to farms with farmer's permission
only
Finland X X Possible with the permission of
the land owner
France X X Permission from the local authori-
ties or the owner of the land is re-
quired. Parking and staying
overnight on free areas is prohib-
ited
Greece X X
United King-
dom
X X Staying overnight in some places
with local permission only. Stay-
ing overnight on the side of the
road is not permitted
Ireland X X Staying overnight on a beach or
on the side of some streets and
bridges is not permitted
Italy X X Staying overnight at parking areas
and rest areas is permitted. Ob-
serve the local limitations. Parking
and staying overnight on free are-
as is prohibited
Croatia X X
Latvia X X Outside closed villages only; next
to farms with farmer's permission
only
