Police Lëtzebuerg vehicle; Credit: Jazmin Campbell, Chronicle.lu

On Monday 13 October 2025, the Grand Ducal Police announced the launch of their "Wanterzäit" winter road safety campaign.

The police reported that, as part of a comprehensive road safety strategy, they are emphasising good visibility and the technical condition of vehicles during the Wanterzäit 2025 campaign.

For the safety of all road users, these two aspects play a key role, particularly during the dark season with fog, rain and cold.

As poor visibility is a major factor in accidents, the police stressed the need for increased vigilance on the part of drivers and other road users.

Cold, frosty weather and reduced light can complicate driving conditions. In view of adverse weather conditions, the police said it is important to ensure that one's vehicle is in good technical condition (e.g. tyres and lighting).

At the operational level, the campaign will involve checks across the country until the end of December 2025, with a preventive phase regarding vehicle lighting until 19 November 2025. In the event of vehicle lighting malfunction, drivers will not be automatically fined during the preventive phase, but they will be given five days to bring their vehicle into compliance with the law. Offenders must report to a police station after correcting the defects. Failure to do so will result in a fine.

The police offered the following advice:

  • See and be seen: in terms of general road safety, drivers must be vigilant and ensure they can clearly see what is happening around them. This includes checking that the lights are working and that the vehicle windows are clear. For pedestrians, runners and cyclists, it is important to be visible to other road users, even from a distance;
  • Vehicle's technical condition: vehicles must be in perfect technical condition. Depending on the weather, tyres must be suitable for the conditions and a clear field of vision must be guaranteed;
  • Safety distance and driving style: keeping an adequate distance from the vehicle in front, opting for a driving style adapted to the weather conditions and complying with speed limits are also essential.