Safety in the tunnels

Even though the tunnels in the Principality of Monaco are well maintained and fitted with the most up-to-date equipment, it remains important to know what to do in the event of a problem.

• Observe the speed limit
• Observe the lane assignment signs
• Switch on your lights, even if the tunnel is lit
• Stop at red lights and at barriers
• Maintain a safe distance: this allows smoke to be located and facilitates access by the emergency services

• Keep a distance of at least 5 metres between vehicles
• Turn on your hazard lights
• Turn off the engine when stationary
• Do not leave your vehicle

• Turn on your hazard lights
• Park your car as far to the right as possible
• Turn off the engine
• Exit the vehicle with caution
• Go to the emergency telephone (orange post), walking by the side wall of the tunnel
• Immediately inform the emergency services using the emergency telephones

Fire and smoke are lethal. Save your life, not your car or belongings.

• Turn on your hazard lights
• Keep your distance from the vehicle on fire
• Park your car as far to the right as possible
• Do not turn your car around or reverse
• Turn off the engine and leave the key in the car
• Exit the vehicle with caution
• Go to the emergency telephone (orange post), walking by the side wall of the tunnel
• Immediately inform the emergency services
• Only attempt to extinguish the fire if it is in its initial stages.If you are not successful, immediately proceed to a shelter or emergency exit
• Immediately inform the emergency services using the emergency telephones
• Warning:The emergency call area does not offer protection from fire.Take shelter if necessary

When you contact the Integrated Mobility Management Centre (Centre Intégré De Gestion De La Mobilité) by telephone, calls are recorded for the purposes of
"Recording from video and audio surveillance equipment related to the safety of tunnels and of the public roads". This information may be shared with any service involved in the safety of public roads and with the competent bodies in the case of litigation. Rights conferred by law (access) may be exercised by writing to the 
DAU-CIGM - 22 quai Jean-Charles Rey - 98000 Monaco.

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