Driving Differences: Afghanistan vs. Azerbaijan Explained

When navigating the roads of Afghanistan and Azerbaijan, understanding the variations in traffic regulations and practices is crucial for ensuring a secure journey. Key distinctions include speed limits, lane markings, and the presence of bus lanes, which can significantly impact your driving experience in each country. Stay informed to drive safely abroad!

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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	Azerbaijan
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Marks the center on undivided 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.	In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Often designated for buses and public transport.
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

azerbaijan:

Marks the center on undivided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

azerbaijan:

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.

azerbaijan:

In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Bus Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

azerbaijan:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

azerbaijan:

Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

azerbaijan:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

azerbaijan:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

azerbaijan:

Limited

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

afghanistan:

N/A

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

afghanistan:

azerbaijan:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Afghanistan	Azerbaijan
Urban Areas: Standard	25-40 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 km/h	20 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-80 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100-120 km/h	110 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	110 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued instantly	Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

Urban Areas: Standard

afghanistan:

25-40 km/h

azerbaijan:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

afghanistan:

25 km/h

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

60-80 km/h

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

afghanistan:

azerbaijan:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

afghanistan:

Yes, fines can be issued instantly

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

Signals

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	Afghanistan	Azerbaijan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Afghanistan	Not used in Azerbaijan
Traffic Signs: Language	Pashto, Dari	Azerbaijani; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Standard symbols used	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

afghanistan:

Not used in Afghanistan

azerbaijan:

Not used in Azerbaijan

Traffic Signs: Language

afghanistan:

Pashto, Dari

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

afghanistan:

Standard symbols used

azerbaijan:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Afghanistan		Azerbaijan
Right Turn On Red	Not usually allowed		Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown
U- Turns Allowed	Varies; check for signs		Varies by locality; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

afghanistan:

Not usually allowed

azerbaijan:

Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

U- Turns Allowed

afghanistan:

Varies; check for signs

azerbaijan:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	Afghanistan	Azerbaijan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Annual technical inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Provided upon successful inspection
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

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

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

afghanistan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

afghanistan:

Displayed on windshield

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Afghanistan		Azerbaijan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

afghanistan:

Frequent use compared to some countries

azerbaijan:

Moderate use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Afghanistan	Azerbaijan
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Occasional; fines and penalties apply
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by region; can be substantial	Can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

azerbaijan:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

azerbaijan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

afghanistan:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

Enforcement: Fines

afghanistan:

Varies by region; can be substantial

azerbaijan:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Afghanistan	Azerbaijan
Contact: Traffic Police	Dial local police station	102
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider; limited services	Call your insurance provider or local service
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: Traffic Police

afghanistan:

Dial local police station

azerbaijan:

102

Contact: Roadside Assistance

afghanistan:

Check with your insurance provider; limited services

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Afghanistan	Azerbaijan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; 500 AFN and above	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply for not wearing seat belts	Significant fines
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for use while driving	Significant fines, possible license points
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, point system not common	Significant fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines may be paid instantly	Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a few days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

afghanistan:

Varies; 500 AFN and above

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

Common Fines: Alcohol

afghanistan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

azerbaijan:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

afghanistan:

Fines apply for not wearing seat belts

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

Common Fines: Phone Use

afghanistan:

Fines apply for use while driving

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

afghanistan:

Fines apply, point system not common

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

afghanistan:

Yes; fines may be paid instantly

azerbaijan:

Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail

Payment: Deadline

afghanistan:

Varies; typically within a few days

azerbaijan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay