CarpoolNetherlands

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Netherlands. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.

Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Netherlands

1. Carpool

Carpool means sharing a car journey with one or more other people who are travelling in the same direction. The occupants may share travel costs or simply travel together to reduce the number of separate vehicles making the same journey.

Carpooling is commonly used for commuting, school journeys and longer-distance travel. Some road networks provide dedicated carpool parking areas where travellers can meet, leave one vehicle and continue their journey together.

Is carpooling the same as carsharing?

No. Carpooling means several people travelling together in the same vehicle, while carsharing means different users having access to the same shared vehicle at different times.

🔗 assets.publishing.service.gov.uk • Department for Transport, car clubs rapid evidence assessment, 2024