Etiquette & taboos

Etiquette & taboos

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Essential restrictionsDrivingPlace-specific guidance · Iceland

Iceland: headlights on all year when driving

Do

Keep dipped headlights on all year, fit suitable tyres in winter and keep to the speed limit

Don’t

Drink-driving (Iceland's limit is stricter than the UK's)

Breaking traffic rules brings heavy fines.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Iceland travel advice