Driving in Afghanistan vs. Qatar: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Afghanistan and Qatar, understanding the distinct regulations and customs can significantly enhance your travel experience. Key contrasts include speed limits, lane markings, and the presence of dedicated bus and cycle lanes. Familiarizing yourself with these variations is essential for ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey in these two unique countries.

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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	Qatar
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.	Allowed only in designated situations, like when vehicles ahead are turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and authorized vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled with appropriate road signs or pavement markings.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Shared with vehicles, as dedicated lanes are rare.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
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.

qatar:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

qatar:

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.

qatar:

Allowed only in designated situations, like when vehicles ahead are turning left.

Bus Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

qatar:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

qatar:

Reserved for buses and authorized vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

qatar:

Labeled with appropriate road signs or pavement markings.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

qatar:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

qatar:

Shared with vehicles, as dedicated lanes are rare.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

qatar:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

afghanistan:

N/A

qatar:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

afghanistan:

qatar:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

qatar:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Afghanistan	Qatar
Urban Areas: Standard	25-40 km/h	60-80 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	100-120 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	100 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

Urban Areas: Standard

afghanistan:

25-40 km/h

qatar:

60-80 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

afghanistan:

25 km/h

qatar:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

qatar:

100-120 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

qatar:

100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

60-80 km/h

qatar:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

qatar:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

qatar:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

qatar:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

afghanistan:

qatar:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

qatar:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

afghanistan:

Yes, fines can be issued instantly

qatar:

Yes

Signals

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	Afghanistan	Qatar
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Afghanistan	Not used in Qatar
Traffic Signs: Language	Pashto, Dari	Arabic and English; 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

qatar:

Not used in Qatar

Traffic Signs: Language

afghanistan:

Pashto, Dari

qatar:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

afghanistan:

Standard symbols used

qatar:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

afghanistan:

Not usually allowed

qatar:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

afghanistan:

Varies; check for signs

qatar:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Afghanistan	Qatar
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 inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the windshield

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

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

qatar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

qatar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

afghanistan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

qatar:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

afghanistan:

Displayed on windshield

qatar:

Displayed on the windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Afghanistan		Qatar
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

qatar:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Afghanistan		Qatar
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas		Common; checkpoints used regularly
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by region; can be substantial		Can be substantial; penalties are severe

Enforcement: Random Checks

afghanistan:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

qatar:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Enforcement: Fines

afghanistan:

Varies by region; can be substantial

qatar:

Can be substantial; penalties are severe

Emergency Services

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	Afghanistan	Qatar
Contact: General Emergency	112	999
Contact: Traffic Police	Dial local police station	999 or local authorities
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider; limited services	Check with your insurance provider or contact private services

Contact: General Emergency

afghanistan:

112

qatar:

999

Contact: Traffic Police

afghanistan:

Dial local police station

qatar:

999 or local authorities

Contact: Roadside Assistance

afghanistan:

Check with your insurance provider; limited services

qatar:

Check with your insurance provider or contact private services

Penalties And Fines

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	Afghanistan	Qatar
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; 500 AFN and above	Varies; can be substantial, point system applies
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Severe penalties; fines and imprisonment possible
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply for not wearing seat belts	Minimum 500 QR
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for use while driving	Minimum 500 QR, point system applies
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, point system not common	Minimum 6000 QR, point system applies
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines may be paid instantly	Yes, or online payment options
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a few days	Payments should be timely to avoid additional penalties

Common Fines: Speeding

afghanistan:

Varies; 500 AFN and above

qatar:

Varies; can be substantial, point system applies

Common Fines: Alcohol

afghanistan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

qatar:

Severe penalties; fines and imprisonment possible

Common Fines: Seat Belts

afghanistan:

Fines apply for not wearing seat belts

qatar:

Minimum 500 QR

Common Fines: Phone Use

afghanistan:

Fines apply for use while driving

qatar:

Minimum 500 QR, point system applies

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

afghanistan:

Fines apply, point system not common

qatar:

Minimum 6000 QR, point system applies

Payment: On The Spot

afghanistan:

Yes; fines may be paid instantly

qatar:

Yes, or online payment options

Payment: Deadline

afghanistan:

Varies; typically within a few days

qatar:

Payments should be timely to avoid additional penalties