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Some countries such as [[Germany]] are quite easy to hitch around, for example, for the large distances in a single lift, or with the possibility to go really fast (especially where driving speed is not limited). [[England]] is usually good because of the relatively short waiting time. Most other countries are at the average or rather easy hitchability level, e.g. the [[Netherlands]], [[Belgium]] and East European countries. Some other countries are considered bad for the long waiting times (like [[Spain]] and [[Italy]]) but even there you might get a ride if you are patient enough. Some people chose to skip a country, though, after standing in one place for over two hours - it is reasonable enough to do so if visually good hitch-hiking spot appears not working in some places.
'''Note:''' In [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Austria]], [[Slovenia]], [[Poland]], [[Hungary]] and [[Italy ]] trucks are not allowed to use motorways on Sundays and on public holidays. ''<small>(any Any other countries?)'' %note : </small> However, these restrictions do not sure but i think in belgium too %note2 : i think fresh food truckscan nevertheless uses motorway on sundaysapply to those granted an exception, such as trucks transporting perishable goods and fuel supplies.
Hitching is rather safe in Europe. However, a single female hitch-hiker takes a higher risk because of obvious reasons.
