Driving in Algeria vs. Brazil: Key Safety Differences

Discover the unique driving landscapes of Algeria and Brazil with our detailed comparison. From varying speed regulations to distinctive lane usage rules, drivers will find significant contrasts that impact road safety. Knowing these key distinctions can help ensure a smooth and secure journey in either country.

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Driving Side

The driving side in algeria is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in algeria is 46

0.339 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for algeria is 0.339 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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	Algeria	Brazil
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Prohibited except on one-way roads.	Yes
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Not applicable	Reserved exclusively for buses; sometimes bicycles are allowed.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Not applicable	Labeled 'ÔNIBUS'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Not applicable	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Not applicable	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Not applicable	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	N/A

Overtaking: On Left

algeria:

Yes

brazil:

Overtaking: On Right

algeria:

Prohibited except on one-way roads.

brazil:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Presence

algeria:

brazil:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

brazil:

Reserved exclusively for buses; sometimes bicycles are allowed.

Bus Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

brazil:

Labeled 'ÔNIBUS'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

algeria:

brazil:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

brazil:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

brazil:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

algeria:

Not applicable

brazil:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

brazil:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Algeria	Brazil
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	60-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	60-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	60-90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	80-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

algeria:

50 km/h

brazil:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

algeria:

50 km/h

brazil:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

100 km/h

brazil:

60-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

algeria:

90 km/h

brazil:

60-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

algeria:

80 km/h

brazil:

60-90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

120 km/h

brazil:

80-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

algeria:

100 km/h

brazil:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

algeria:

90 km/h

brazil:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

brazil:

N/A

Signals

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	Algeria	Brazil
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not typically used	Not used in Brazil
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic and French; symbols are standard	Portuguese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Usually triangular with red borders	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

algeria:

Not typically used

brazil:

Not used in Brazil

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

algeria:

Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

brazil:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

algeria:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

brazil:

Portuguese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

algeria:

Usually triangular with red borders

brazil:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Algeria		Brazil
Right Turn On Red	Usually not allowed unless indicated		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign		Allowed unless a sign prohibits it

Right Turn On Red

algeria:

Usually not allowed unless indicated

brazil:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

algeria:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign

brazil:

Allowed unless a sign prohibits it

Documentation

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	Algeria	Brazil
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with International Driving Permit	International Driving Permit recommended, national licenses accepted for up to 180 days
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit	International Driving Permit recommended, national licenses accepted for up to 180 days
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age	Required every year for passenger vehicles
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on windshield or license plate

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

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

brazil:

International Driving Permit recommended, national licenses accepted for up to 180 days

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

brazil:

International Driving Permit recommended, national licenses accepted for up to 180 days

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

algeria:

Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age

brazil:

Required every year for passenger vehicles

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

algeria:

Displayed on windshield

brazil:

Displayed on windshield or license plate

Road Etiquette

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	Algeria		Brazil
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	More frequent use than in some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks		Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

algeria:

More frequent use than in some countries

brazil:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Pedestrians Priority

algeria:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks

brazil:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Algeria	Brazil
Limits: General Drivers	0.02%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Checkpoints used especially on holidays	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial for any offense; applies strict zero-tolerance policy
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Results in immediate license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

algeria:

0.02%

brazil:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

algeria:

0.00%; zero tolerance

brazil:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

algeria:

Checkpoints used especially on holidays

brazil:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

algeria:

Varies; can be substantial

brazil:

Substantial for any offense; applies strict zero-tolerance policy

Test Refusal

algeria:

Can result in license suspension

brazil:

Results in immediate license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Algeria	Brazil
Contact: General Emergency	1548	190
Contact: Traffic Police	17	191
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact insurance provider or auto club	Check with your insurance provider or recommended local services
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Recommended, especially at night

Contact: General Emergency

algeria:

1548

brazil:

190

Contact: Traffic Police

algeria:

brazil:

191

Contact: Roadside Assistance

algeria:

Contact insurance provider or auto club

brazil:

Check with your insurance provider or recommended local services

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

brazil:

Recommended, especially at night

Penalties And Fines

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	Algeria	Brazil
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars	Varies; can be substantial, often over R$100
Common Fines: Alcohol	Heavy fines, possible jail time	High fines with potential imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines imposed for non-compliance	Fines for all unrestrained passengers
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed for non-compliance	Fines and points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines imposed, may include points on license	Fines and points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; also through post or bank	Commonly used; E-ticket systems available
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be paid promptly	Varies; generally 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

algeria:

Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars

brazil:

Varies; can be substantial, often over R$100

Common Fines: Alcohol

algeria:

Heavy fines, possible jail time

brazil:

High fines with potential imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

brazil:

Fines for all unrestrained passengers

Common Fines: Phone Use

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

brazil:

Fines and points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

algeria:

Fines imposed, may include points on license

brazil:

Fines and points on license

Payment: On The Spot

algeria:

Possible; also through post or bank

brazil:

Commonly used; E-ticket systems available

Payment: Deadline

algeria:

Varies; typically must be paid promptly

brazil:

Varies; generally 30 days to pay