This page presents the official Lithuanian Road Traffic Rules (KET) on the topic of "passengers' duties", valid throughout the Republic of Lithuania under the 2026 rules. Understanding these provisions is essential for passing the theory exam at Regitra and for participating safely in traffic. Each provision below links to the official consolidated KET.
🎥 Video explanation
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📚 Detailed rules
📌 KET 49
Road users must take all necessary precautions when a public transport vehicle is arriving at a stop.
📌 KET 50
Passengers are permitted to board (alight from) only when the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
📌 KET 51
If an inspecting official stops a vehicle, passengers are permitted to alight only with their permission.
📌 KET 52
Passengers are permitted to board (alight from) a vehicle from the carriageway side only if doing so from the sidewalk or road shoulder side is not possible, and only if it will be safe and will not obstruct other road users.
📌 KET 53
Passengers are prohibited from distracting the driver's attention and obstructing them in driving the vehicle.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Road users must take all necessary precautions when a public transport vehicle is…?
Road users must take all necessary precautions when a public transport vehicle is arriving at a stop.
Passengers are permitted to board (alight from) only when the vehicle has come to a…?
Passengers are permitted to board (alight from) only when the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
If an inspecting official stops a vehicle, passengers are permitted to alight only with…?
If an inspecting official stops a vehicle, passengers are permitted to alight only with their permission.
Passengers are permitted to board (alight from) a vehicle from the carriageway side only…?
Passengers are permitted to board (alight from) a vehicle from the carriageway side only if doing so from the sidewalk or road shoulder side is not possible, and only if it will be safe and will not obstruct other road users.
Passengers are prohibited from distracting the driver's attention and obstructing them in…?
Passengers are prohibited from distracting the driver's attention and obstructing them in driving the vehicle.
