Driving in Afghanistan vs. Greece: Key Safety Differences

Discover the stark contrasts in roadway regulations and vehicular practices between Afghanistan and Greece. This comparison reveals essential distinctions, from speed limits and lane markings to alcohol consumption laws and emergency services. Understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a secure driving experience while navigating through these two diverse nations.

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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	Greece
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: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

greece:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

greece:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

greece:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

greece:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

greece:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

greece:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

greece:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

greece:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

afghanistan:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Afghanistan	Greece
Urban Areas: Standard	25-40 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100-120 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued instantly	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Urban Areas: Standard

afghanistan:

25-40 km/h

greece:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

afghanistan:

25 km/h

greece:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

greece:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

60-80 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

greece:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

greece:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

afghanistan:

Yes, fines can be issued instantly

greece:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Signals

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	Afghanistan	Greece
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Afghanistan	Not used in Greece
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary
Traffic Signs: Language	Pashto, Dari	Greek and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Standard symbols used	Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

afghanistan:

Not used in Afghanistan

greece:

Not used in Greece

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

afghanistan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

greece:

Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary

Traffic Signs: Language

afghanistan:

Pashto, Dari

greece:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

afghanistan:

Standard symbols used

greece:

Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Afghanistan		Greece
Right Turn On Red	Not usually allowed		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies; check for signs		Varies by locality; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

afghanistan:

Not usually allowed

greece:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

afghanistan:

Varies; check for signs

greece:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	Afghanistan	Greece
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Yes, periodic vehicle inspections 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	Mandatory

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

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

greece:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

greece:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

afghanistan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

greece:

Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

afghanistan:

Displayed on windshield

greece:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

greece:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

greece:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Afghanistan		Greece
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

greece:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Afghanistan	Greece
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; police may set up roadblocks
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by region; can be substantial	Varies; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

Limits: General Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

greece:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

greece:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

greece:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

afghanistan:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

greece:

Common; police may set up roadblocks

Enforcement: Fines

afghanistan:

Varies by region; can be substantial

greece:

Varies; can be substantial

Test Refusal

afghanistan:

Can result in license suspension

greece:

Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

Emergency Services

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	Afghanistan	Greece
Contact: Traffic Police	Dial local police station	100
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider; limited services	10400 for ELPA assistance
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

greece:

100

Contact: Roadside Assistance

afghanistan:

Check with your insurance provider; limited services

greece:

10400 for ELPA assistance

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

greece:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

greece:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Afghanistan	Greece
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; 500 AFN and above	Varies; €40 to €700, points on license
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	€350, points on license
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for use while driving	€100, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, point system not common	€350, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines may be paid instantly	Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a few days	Varies; typically 10 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

afghanistan:

Varies; 500 AFN and above

greece:

Varies; €40 to €700, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

afghanistan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

greece:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

afghanistan:

Fines apply for not wearing seat belts

greece:

€350, points on license

Common Fines: Phone Use

afghanistan:

Fines apply for use while driving

greece:

€100, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

afghanistan:

Fines apply, point system not common

greece:

€350, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

afghanistan:

Yes; fines may be paid instantly

greece:

Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days

Payment: Deadline

afghanistan:

Varies; typically within a few days

greece:

Varies; typically 10 days to pay