Driving Differences: Algeria vs Cambodia Uncovered

When exploring the roads of Algeria and Cambodia, drivers should be aware of distinct regulations and practices that impact their journey. From varying speed limits and lane usage to unique traffic signal systems, understanding these nuances is essential for ensuring a secure and enjoyable travel experience in both countries. Stay informed to drive safely abroad!

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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	Cambodia
Overtaking: On Right	Prohibited except on one-way roads.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Not applicable	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Not applicable	N/A
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 Right

algeria:

Prohibited except on one-way roads.

cambodia:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Bus Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

cambodia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

cambodia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

algeria:

cambodia:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

cambodia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

cambodia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

algeria:

Not applicable

cambodia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

cambodia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Algeria	Cambodia
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30-40 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

algeria:

50 km/h

cambodia:

30-40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

algeria:

50 km/h

cambodia:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

100 km/h

cambodia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

algeria:

90 km/h

cambodia:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

algeria:

80 km/h

cambodia:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

120 km/h

cambodia:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

algeria:

100 km/h

cambodia:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

algeria:

90 km/h

cambodia:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

cambodia:

N/A

Signals

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	Algeria	Cambodia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not typically used	N/A
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	Khmer and English; 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

cambodia:

N/A

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

algeria:

Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

cambodia:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

algeria:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

cambodia:

Khmer and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

algeria:

Usually triangular with red borders

cambodia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Algeria		Cambodia
Right Turn On Red	Usually not allowed unless indicated		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign		Varies, check for signs

Right Turn On Red

algeria:

Usually not allowed unless indicated

cambodia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

algeria:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign

cambodia:

Varies, check for signs

Documentation

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	Algeria	Cambodia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with International Driving Permit	International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age	Mandatory; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory

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

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

cambodia:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

cambodia:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

algeria:

Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age

cambodia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

algeria:

Displayed on windshield

cambodia:

Displayed on the vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

algeria:

Mandatory

cambodia:

Recommended but not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

cambodia:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Algeria		Cambodia
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	More frequent use than in some countries		Frequent use as means of communication
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

cambodia:

Frequent use as means of communication

Pedestrians Priority

algeria:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks

cambodia:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Algeria	Cambodia
Limits: General Drivers	0.02%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers
Enforcement: Random Checks	Checkpoints used especially on holidays	Common; checkpoints used
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Strict and substantial

Limits: General Drivers

algeria:

0.02%

cambodia:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

algeria:

0.00%; zero tolerance

cambodia:

0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers

Enforcement: Random Checks

algeria:

Checkpoints used especially on holidays

cambodia:

Common; checkpoints used

Enforcement: Fines

algeria:

Varies; can be substantial

cambodia:

Strict and substantial

Emergency Services

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	Algeria	Cambodia
Contact: General Emergency	1548	119
Contact: Traffic Police	17	117
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact insurance provider or auto club	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

algeria:

1548

cambodia:

119

Contact: Traffic Police

algeria:

cambodia:

117

Contact: Roadside Assistance

algeria:

Contact insurance provider or auto club

cambodia:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

algeria:

Mandatory

cambodia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

cambodia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Algeria	Cambodia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars	Varies; fines are substantial
Common Fines: Alcohol	Heavy fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines imposed for non-compliance	Varies; penalties applied
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed for non-compliance	Varies; penalties applied
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines imposed, may include points on license	Varies; substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; also through post or bank	Yes, on the spot payment
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be paid promptly	Varies; typically within a specified period

Common Fines: Speeding

algeria:

Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars

cambodia:

Varies; fines are substantial

Common Fines: Alcohol

algeria:

Heavy fines, possible jail time

cambodia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

Common Fines: Phone Use

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

algeria:

Fines imposed, may include points on license

cambodia:

Varies; substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

algeria:

Possible; also through post or bank

cambodia:

Yes, on the spot payment

Payment: Deadline

algeria:

Varies; typically must be paid promptly

cambodia:

Varies; typically within a specified period