When turning right or left, be sure to look for them, even if you have a green light and they have a red one. The Dutch have well-enforced laws regarding the condition of vehicles driven on their highways. They can be disposed of by Dutch authorities with no payment to the owner and little opportunity to fix the defects. Be sure your car is in good condition before traveling in the Netherlands. Driving without third party liability insurance is considered a serious offense.
Dutch law requires a minimum coverage of two million guilders.
The Netherlands recognizes the green insurance card. If you are properly insured in any European country, you will be in compliance while driving in Holland. Dutch police departments are cracking down on DWI offenses and regularly set up road blocks to catch drunk drivers. Depending on the seriousness of the offense, you will face a fine, jail time, and revocation of your driver's license. Refusal to submit to an alcohol test when requested is also an offense.