Driving in Afghanistan vs. Georgia: Key Safety Differences

When traveling abroad, understanding the nuances of road regulations is vital for ensuring a safe journey. In comparing Afghanistan and Georgia, significant contrasts emerge in areas such as lane markings, speed limits, and traffic enforcement. Familiarizing yourself with these distinctions can enhance your driving experience and minimize risks while navigating foreign streets.

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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	Georgia
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.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two or three occupants
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.

georgia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

georgia:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

georgia:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

georgia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

georgia:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

georgia:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

georgia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

georgia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

georgia:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

afghanistan:

N/A

georgia:

Minimum two or three occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

afghanistan:

georgia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

georgia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Afghanistan	Georgia
Urban Areas: Standard	25-40 km/h	30-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 km/h	20-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	110-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100-120 km/h	100-110 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	90-100 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	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

afghanistan:

25-40 km/h

georgia:

30-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

afghanistan:

25 km/h

georgia:

20-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

60-80 km/h

georgia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

georgia:

110-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

georgia:

100-110 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

georgia:

90-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

afghanistan:

georgia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

georgia:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

afghanistan:

Yes, fines can be issued instantly

georgia:

Yes

Signals

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	Afghanistan	Georgia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Afghanistan	Not used
Traffic Signs: Language	Pashto, Dari	Georgian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Standard symbols used	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

afghanistan:

Not used in Afghanistan

georgia:

Not used

Traffic Signs: Language

afghanistan:

Pashto, Dari

georgia:

Georgian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

afghanistan:

Standard symbols used

georgia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Afghanistan		Georgia
Right Turn On Red	Not usually allowed		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies; check for signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

afghanistan:

Not usually allowed

georgia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

afghanistan:

Varies; check for signs

georgia:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Afghanistan	Georgia
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	Required; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield
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

georgia:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

georgia:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

afghanistan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

georgia:

Required; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

afghanistan:

Displayed on windshield

georgia:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

georgia:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

georgia:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Afghanistan		Georgia
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

afghanistan:

Frequent use compared to some countries

georgia:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Afghanistan	Georgia
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by region; can be substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

georgia:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

afghanistan:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

georgia:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

afghanistan:

Varies by region; can be substantial

georgia:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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

Contact: Traffic Police

afghanistan:

Dial local police station

georgia:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

afghanistan:

Check with your insurance provider; limited services

georgia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

georgia:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

georgia:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Afghanistan	Georgia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; 500 AFN and above	Varies; 80 to 500 GEL
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	50 GEL
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for use while driving	10 GEL
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, point system not common	200 GEL
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines may be paid instantly	Possible; but usually paid later
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a few days	Varies; typically within 30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

afghanistan:

Varies; 500 AFN and above

georgia:

Varies; 80 to 500 GEL

Common Fines: Alcohol

afghanistan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

georgia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

afghanistan:

Fines apply for not wearing seat belts

georgia:

50 GEL

Common Fines: Phone Use

afghanistan:

Fines apply for use while driving

georgia:

10 GEL

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

afghanistan:

Fines apply, point system not common

georgia:

200 GEL

Payment: On The Spot

afghanistan:

Yes; fines may be paid instantly

georgia:

Possible; but usually paid later

Payment: Deadline

afghanistan:

Varies; typically within a few days

georgia:

Varies; typically within 30 days