Driving in Afghanistan vs. Liechtenstein: Key Differences

When traveling from Afghanistan to Liechtenstein, understanding the diverse road regulations and practices is crucial for ensuring a secure journey. Key distinctions include speed limits, road markings, and alcohol tolerance levels, which significantly affect driving experiences. Familiarizing yourself with these variances promotes adherence to local laws and enhances overall safety 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	Liechtenstein
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Not typically used in Liechtenstein.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
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.

liechtenstein:

Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

liechtenstein:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

liechtenstein:

Not typically used in Liechtenstein.

Bus Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

liechtenstein:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

liechtenstein:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

liechtenstein:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

liechtenstein:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

afghanistan:

N/A

liechtenstein:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

afghanistan:

liechtenstein:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

liechtenstein:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Afghanistan	Liechtenstein
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	80 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	120 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: 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; fines can often be paid immediately

Urban Areas: Standard

afghanistan:

25-40 km/h

liechtenstein:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

afghanistan:

25 km/h

liechtenstein:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

60-80 km/h

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

liechtenstein:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

liechtenstein:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

afghanistan:

liechtenstein:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

liechtenstein:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

afghanistan:

Yes, fines can be issued instantly

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Signals

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	Afghanistan	Liechtenstein
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Afghanistan	Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green
Traffic Signs: Language	Pashto, Dari	German; 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

liechtenstein:

Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green

Traffic Signs: Language

afghanistan:

Pashto, Dari

liechtenstein:

German; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

afghanistan:

Standard symbols used

liechtenstein:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Afghanistan		Liechtenstein
Right Turn On Red	Not usually allowed		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies; check for signs		Permitted unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

afghanistan:

Not usually allowed

liechtenstein:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

afghanistan:

Varies; check for signs

liechtenstein:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Afghanistan	Liechtenstein
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 annually
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

liechtenstein:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

liechtenstein:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

afghanistan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

liechtenstein:

Required annually

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

liechtenstein:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

liechtenstein:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Afghanistan		Liechtenstein
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

liechtenstein:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Afghanistan	Liechtenstein
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by region; can be substantial	Heavy fines; varies by severity

Limits: General Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

liechtenstein:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

liechtenstein:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

liechtenstein:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

afghanistan:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

liechtenstein:

Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving

Enforcement: Fines

afghanistan:

Varies by region; can be substantial

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines; varies by severity

Emergency Services

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	Afghanistan	Liechtenstein
Contact: Traffic Police	Dial local police station	117
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider; limited services	Contact insurance company or local service providers
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

liechtenstein:

117

Contact: Roadside Assistance

afghanistan:

Check with your insurance provider; limited services

liechtenstein:

Contact insurance company or local service providers

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

liechtenstein:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

liechtenstein:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Afghanistan	Liechtenstein
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; 500 AFN and above	Varies; can be substantial, 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	Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for use while driving	Fines for use without hands-free kit; can be substantial
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, point system not common	Heavy fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines may be paid instantly	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a few days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

afghanistan:

Varies; 500 AFN and above

liechtenstein:

Varies; can be substantial, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

afghanistan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

liechtenstein:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

afghanistan:

Fines apply for not wearing seat belts

liechtenstein:

Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

afghanistan:

Fines apply for use while driving

liechtenstein:

Fines for use without hands-free kit; can be substantial

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

afghanistan:

Fines apply, point system not common

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

afghanistan:

Yes; fines may be paid instantly

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

afghanistan:

Varies; typically within a few days

liechtenstein:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay