Toll roads in Andorra? How to buy a vignette in Andorra? Fines in Andorra? Parking in Andorra? Motorways in in Andorra? We have collected answers to all these questions for you in this article.

Motorways in Andorra

The length of highways is 269 km. 198 km of them are paved roads. There are 71 km of unpaved roads.

There are no motorways in Andorra, but there are 4 main roads. CG-1 connects the capital of Andorra with Spain in the south, and CG-2 through the Envalira tunnel with France in the north.

Toll roads in Andorra

There are no toll roads in Andorra.

There is no road toll in Andorra for cars registered in another country. Only the passage through the Envalira tunnel is subject to payment.

Fares for traveling through the Envalira tunnel

Envalira tunnel

The Envalira tunnel runs between the town of Pas de la Casa, near the French border, and the famous ski resort of Grau Roig. The length of the tunnel is 2.879 m. The lowest point of the tunnel is 2.043 m, and the highest point is 2.054 m. It is one of the highest tunnels in Europe.

The Envalira tunnel has two lanes (one in each direction) and a maximum speed limit of 40 to 70 km/h.

Tariffs for 2024:

Type of vehicleHeight/massNumber of axles (including trailer)Tariff
Motorcycle,
motorcycle with sidecar
€ 4.50
Passenger car (car+trailer)height ≤ 2 m,
mass ≤ 3.5 t
to 3€ 7.50
Minivans, minibuses (car + trailer)2 m < height < 3 m,
masa < 3.5 t
2 or more€13.10
Trucks and busesheight > 3 m,
weight > 3.5 t
2€15.00
Trucks and busesheight > 3 m,
weight > 3.5 t
3 or more€ 18.80

A 50% discount applies to residents and employees of Pas de la Casa, located near the French border.

Driving through the tunnel is free for owners of electric vehicles.

Parking in Andorra

It is recommended to park in specially designated places or your hotel’s parking lot.

All parking in the capital of Andorra la Vella is paid. Street parking is free only on Sundays and public holidays.

In case of violation of parking rules, the car will be towed to the parking lot. Since Andorra is a small country, there is always a tow truck nearby!

Parking in Andorra is divided into two zones (zone 1 and 2). Zone 1 is marked in blue and zone 2 in green.Parking rates in Andorra:

 Blue zoneGreen zone
Paid timefrom Monday to Saturday

from 09:00 to 13:00
and
from 15:00 to 20:00
from Monday to Saturday

from 09:00 to 13:00
and
from 15:00 to 20:00
Free timeon Sundays and national holidayson Sundays and national holidays
Minimum stay15 minutes
(€ 0.25)
30 minutes
(€ 0.25)
Maximum length of stay2 hours 30 minutes
(€ 2.50)
5 years
(€ 2.50)
Price for 1 hour€ 1.00€ 0.50

Violation of parking rules in blue or green zones – fine from €12.

Parking at a bus stop, on a pedestrian crossing, on the sidewalk or in a parking lot for the disabled, without the appropriate permit – a fine of €30.

Andorra highway map

Andorra highway map

The main traffic laws of Andorra

Speed ​​limits in Andorra

Standard speed limits in Andorra (unless otherwise indicated on signs).Cars (up to 3.5 t):

  • in the settlement – 50 km/h
  • outside the settlement – from 60 km/h to 90 km/h

Cars with a trailer (up to 3.5 tons):

  • in the settlement – 50 km/h
  • outside the settlement – from 60 km/h to 90 km/h

Current maximum speed limits on the roads of European countries for passenger cars.

Driving under the influence of alcohol in Andorra

Maximum permissible blood alcohol level 0.5 ‰ .

If the blood alcohol level is between 0.5 ‰ and 0.8 ‰, a fine of €150 will be imposed.

If the blood alcohol level is between 0.81 ‰ and 1.2 ‰, a fine of €300 will be imposed.

If the blood alcohol level is over 1.2 ‰, a fine of €600 will be imposed and the driver’s license will be suspended for 3 months.

In case of refusal to pass the alcohol test, a penalty of €300 and deprivation of the driver’s license for a period of 1 month is provided.

Driving under the influence of drugs is punishable by a fine of €600 and suspension of the driver’s license for a period of 3 months.

Permissible blood alcohol content while driving a car in European countries.

Using dipped beam headlights in Andorra

Low beam is not mandatory when driving during the day. Dipped beam should be switched on in conditions of poor visibility caused by bad weather. Fog lights may only be used in fog, snow or heavy rain.

The fine for non-compliance is €30.

In which European countries is it mandatory to use dipped beam headlights during the day?

Transportation of children in Andorra

Children under 10 years of age and less than 150 cm tall are not allowed to ride in the front seats. They can only travel in the back seats of the car, using appropriate child restraints suitable for their weight.

It is allowed to transport children up to 3 years old in the front seats using special restraint systems, provided that the airbag is turned off.

Children’s car seats must comply with UNECE Regulation No. 44 – “Uniform prescriptions for restraints for children in motor vehicles”.

The fine for non-compliance is €90.

Requirements for the transportation of children in light vehicles on the roads of European countries.

Use of seat belts in Andorra

The use of seat belts is mandatory for all passengers (including passengers in the back seats).

For non-compliance, a fine of €20 for each passenger not wearing a seat belt.

Phoning

You can talk on the phone while driving only if the car is equipped with a hands-free system.

Fines for talking on the phone while driving in European countries.

For non-compliance, the fine is €20.

While driving, it is forbidden to wear any device that can emit sound (conversations, music, radio) in your ear. The fine is €60.

Tinting

It is forbidden to limit the visibility of the windshield and side glass of the car, reducing their transparency.

The degree of light transmittance of the glasses must comply with UNECE Rules No. 43 “Uniform prescriptions for safe glazing materials and their installation on vehicles” — 75% for the windshield, 70% for the side windows.

A fine of €60 for the windshield and €30 for the side windshield.

Fines in Andorra

Police officers in Andorra have the right to collect fines at home.Table of fines for traffic violations in Andorra:

ViolationFines (EUR)
Failure to comply with the requirement to give way to public transport€20
Driving at low speed for no good reason, making it difficult for other vehicles to move€30
Sudden reduction of speed or stopping when the road situation does not require it€60
Stopping at a crosswalk or intersection€60
Unauthorized use of sound and light warning signals€60
Non-observance of the appropriate speed regime depending on the condition of the road and visibility conditions€60
Failure to keep the distance to the vehicle in front€ 90
Failure to comply with the requirement to signal before rebuilding, turning or U-turning€ 90
Violation of overtaking rules€ 150
Dangerous driving that poses a danger to other road users€300

Table of fines for speeding in Andorra

SpeedingFine (EUR)
up to 10 km/year€12
11-20 km/year€ 24
21-30 km/year€42
31-40 km/year€60
41-50 km/year€ 90
51-60 km/year€ 120
61-70 km/year€ 180
over 70 km/h€ 240

Useful Information

Fuel prices in Andorra

Gasoline prices are regulated by the state.

Leaded petrol (98), unleaded petrol (95 and 98) and diesel are available in Andorra. There are no gas stations (liquefied propane).

It is not allowed to transport gasoline in canisters on the territory of the country.

Average prices for all types of fuel as of  11/20/2023 :

  • SP 95 – €  1.431
  • SP 98 – €  1.461
  • Diesel – €  1.440

Changes compared to the previous period are shown. Update once every two weeks.

Emergency numbers in Andorra

  • The European emergency number is 112
  • Fire service – 118
  • Police – 110
  • Ambulance – 116

Mandatory equipment to have in a car in Andorra

Equipment that must be in the car:

  • Spare lamps
  • Emergency stop sign
  • A spare wheel with the necessary tools to replace it
  • Reflective vest

In the absence of any of the necessary equipment – a fine of €30.

Requirements for the equipment that must be in the car in different European countries.

Winter equipment

Winter tires

The use of winter tires in Andorra is mandatory under appropriate weather conditions (the road is completely or partially covered with snow or ice).

Law enforcement officers have the right to prohibit the movement of vehicles whose tires do not meet winter road conditions, and they may pose a danger to other road users.

If, under such conditions, the vehicle is not equipped with winter tires, the violator faces a fine of €180.

The use of studded tires in Andorra

The use of studded tires is allowed from November 1 to May 15 each year. The use of tires at other times is punishable by a fine of € 60.

Anti-slip chains

Anti-skid chains must be used where required by road conditions or posted by a sign. It is forbidden to use snow chains when there is no snow or ice on the road.

Driving with anti-skid chains when the road is clear of snow or ice – €60.

Requirements for the use of winter and studded tires in different European countries.

Recommended equipment and other regulations in Andorra

It is recommended to have a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in the car.

Special attention should be paid to the signs “Attention: pedestrian crossing” without traffic lights in cities and outside cities.

It is recommended to avoid driving at night due to domestic and wild animals that often enter the tracks on dirt roads.