Driving in Afghanistan vs. Montenegro: Key Differences

When traveling abroad, understanding the nuances of motoring regulations is vital for safety. This comparison between Afghanistan and Montenegro unveils significant contrasts, such as speed limits, lane markings, and emergency requirements. While Afghanistan exhibits more leniency in certain areas, Montenegro emphasizes stricter protocols, ensuring a safer driving experience for visitors.

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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	Montenegro
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.	Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.
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.

montenegro:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

montenegro:

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.

montenegro:

Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.

Bus Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

montenegro:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

montenegro:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

montenegro:

Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

montenegro:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

montenegro:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

montenegro:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

afghanistan:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Afghanistan	Montenegro
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	100 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 imposed on the spot

Urban Areas: Standard

afghanistan:

25-40 km/h

montenegro:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

afghanistan:

25 km/h

montenegro:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

60-80 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

montenegro:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

montenegro:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

afghanistan:

Yes, fines can be issued instantly

montenegro:

Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

afghanistan:

Not used in Afghanistan

montenegro:

Not used in Montenegro

Traffic Signs: Language

afghanistan:

Pashto, Dari

montenegro:

Montenegrin; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

afghanistan:

Standard symbols used

montenegro:

Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

afghanistan:

Not usually allowed

montenegro:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

afghanistan:

Varies; check for signs

montenegro:

Sometimes allowed, check for signs

Documentation

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	Afghanistan	Montenegro
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Yes, periodic inspections required
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

montenegro:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

afghanistan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

montenegro:

Yes, periodic inspections required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

montenegro:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

montenegro:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Afghanistan		Montenegro
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Use common but regulated

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

afghanistan:

Frequent use compared to some countries

montenegro:

Use common but regulated

Alcohol

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

Limits: General Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

montenegro:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

afghanistan:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

montenegro:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Enforcement: Fines

afghanistan:

Varies by region; can be substantial

montenegro:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Afghanistan	Montenegro
Contact: Traffic Police	Dial local police station	122
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider; limited services	Available from several organizations; check locally
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

montenegro:

122

Contact: Roadside Assistance

afghanistan:

Check with your insurance provider; limited services

montenegro:

Available from several organizations; check locally

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

montenegro:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

montenegro:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Afghanistan	Montenegro
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; 500 AFN and above	Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses
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	Fines apply, amount varies
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for use while driving	Fines apply, amount varies
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, point system not common	Fines apply, amount varies
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines may be paid instantly	Common for minor offenses
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a few days	Usually within 8 days

Common Fines: Speeding

afghanistan:

Varies; 500 AFN and above

montenegro:

Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses

Common Fines: Alcohol

afghanistan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

montenegro:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

afghanistan:

Fines apply for not wearing seat belts

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Common Fines: Phone Use

afghanistan:

Fines apply for use while driving

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

afghanistan:

Fines apply, point system not common

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Payment: On The Spot

afghanistan:

Yes; fines may be paid instantly

montenegro:

Common for minor offenses

Payment: Deadline

afghanistan:

Varies; typically within a few days

montenegro:

Usually within 8 days