Driving in Afghanistan vs. Algeria: Key Safety Differences

Discover the driving contrasts between Afghanistan and Algeria, where unique regulations and practices shape the road experience. Key distinctions include lane markings, speed limits, and alcohol regulations, all of which are crucial for ensuring a secure journey. Understanding these variations is essential for any traveler navigating unfamiliar territories, enhancing both safety and confidence on the roads.

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Driving Side

The driving side in afghanistan is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in afghanistan is 29

0.871 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for afghanistan is 0.871 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Afghanistan	Algeria
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Prohibited except on one-way roads.
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Not applicable
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Not applicable
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Not applicable
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Not applicable
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

algeria:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

algeria:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Overtaking: On Right

afghanistan:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

algeria:

Prohibited except on one-way roads.

Bus Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

algeria:

Not applicable

Bus Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

algeria:

Not applicable

Cycle Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

algeria:

Not applicable

Cycle Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

algeria:

Not applicable

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

afghanistan:

N/A

algeria:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

algeria:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Afghanistan	Algeria
Urban Areas: Standard	25-40 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100-120 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued instantly	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

afghanistan:

25-40 km/h

algeria:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

afghanistan:

25 km/h

algeria:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

algeria:

100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

algeria:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

60-80 km/h

algeria:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

algeria:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

algeria:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

algeria:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

algeria:

Not applicable

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

afghanistan:

Yes, fines can be issued instantly

algeria:

Yes

Signals

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	Afghanistan	Algeria
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Afghanistan	Not typically used
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Pashto, Dari	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Standard symbols used	Usually triangular with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

afghanistan:

Not used in Afghanistan

algeria:

Not typically used

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

afghanistan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

algeria:

Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

afghanistan:

Pashto, Dari

algeria:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

afghanistan:

Standard symbols used

algeria:

Usually triangular with red borders

Turns

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	Afghanistan		Algeria
Right Turn On Red	Not usually allowed		Usually not allowed unless indicated
U- Turns Allowed	Varies; check for signs		Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign

Right Turn On Red

afghanistan:

Not usually allowed

algeria:

Usually not allowed unless indicated

U- Turns Allowed

afghanistan:

Varies; check for signs

algeria:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign

Documentation

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	Afghanistan	Algeria
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

afghanistan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

algeria:

Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

algeria:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

algeria:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Afghanistan		Algeria
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		More frequent use than in some countries
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks		Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

afghanistan:

Frequent use compared to some countries

algeria:

More frequent use than in some countries

Pedestrians Priority

afghanistan:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

algeria:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Afghanistan	Algeria
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Checkpoints used especially on holidays
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by region; can be substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

algeria:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

algeria:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

afghanistan:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

algeria:

Checkpoints used especially on holidays

Enforcement: Fines

afghanistan:

Varies by region; can be substantial

algeria:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Afghanistan	Algeria
Contact: General Emergency	112	1548
Contact: Traffic Police	Dial local police station	17
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider; limited services	Contact insurance provider or auto club
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

afghanistan:

112

algeria:

1548

Contact: Traffic Police

afghanistan:

Dial local police station

algeria:

Contact: Roadside Assistance

afghanistan:

Check with your insurance provider; limited services

algeria:

Contact insurance provider or auto club

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

algeria:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

algeria:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Afghanistan	Algeria
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; 500 AFN and above	Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Heavy fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply for not wearing seat belts	Fines imposed for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for use while driving	Fines imposed for non-compliance
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, point system not common	Fines imposed, may include points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines may be paid instantly	Possible; also through post or bank
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a few days	Varies; typically must be paid promptly

Common Fines: Speeding

afghanistan:

Varies; 500 AFN and above

algeria:

Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars

Common Fines: Alcohol

afghanistan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

algeria:

Heavy fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

afghanistan:

Fines apply for not wearing seat belts

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

afghanistan:

Fines apply for use while driving

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

afghanistan:

Fines apply, point system not common

algeria:

Fines imposed, may include points on license

Payment: On The Spot

afghanistan:

Yes; fines may be paid instantly

algeria:

Possible; also through post or bank

Payment: Deadline

afghanistan:

Varies; typically within a few days

algeria:

Varies; typically must be paid promptly