It is obligatory to keep headlights dipped at all times when on the open road. The Hungarian Automobile Club operates a breakdown service on main roads at weekends and a 24-hour service on motorways. Pink format EU licence accepted but International Driving Permit required if green licence held. There is good public transport in all the main towns. The metro has ticket barriers at all stations.
Day passes are available for all the transport modes in the city.
Trams and buses generally run from about 0430-2300. Some night services also operate. The metro runs from 0430-2310 and stations can be identified by a large 'M'. There are tramways in some of the other towns, or else good bus services. Day passes are available in Budapest.