Driving in Algeria vs. Estonia: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Algeria and Estonia, drivers encounter distinct regulations and customs that impact their experience. From overtaking rules to speed limits and traffic signals, understanding these disparities is crucial for ensuring a secure journey. Discover the essential contrasts that define driving in these two nations and enhance your safety 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	Estonia
Overtaking: On Right	Prohibited except on one-way roads.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Not applicable	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Not applicable	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; 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: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	Electronic signs display current limits.

Overtaking: On Right

algeria:

Prohibited except on one-way roads.

estonia:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

algeria:

estonia:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

estonia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

estonia:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

algeria:

estonia:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

estonia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

estonia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

algeria:

Not applicable

estonia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

algeria:

estonia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

estonia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Algeria	Estonia
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	110 km/h (summer period: May to October)
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	110 km/h (summer period: May to October)
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80-90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	Electronic signs display current limits

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

algeria:

50 km/h

estonia:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

100 km/h

estonia:

90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

120 km/h

estonia:

110 km/h (summer period: May to October)

Highways: Buses And Vans

algeria:

100 km/h

estonia:

110 km/h (summer period: May to October)

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

algeria:

90 km/h

estonia:

80-90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

algeria:

estonia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

estonia:

Electronic signs display current limits

Signals

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	Algeria	Estonia
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]	Amber	Yellow
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not typically used	Not used in Estonia
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	Estonian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Usually triangular with red borders	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]

algeria:

Amber

estonia:

Yellow

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

algeria:

Not typically used

estonia:

Not used in Estonia

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

algeria:

Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

estonia:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

algeria:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

estonia:

Estonian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

algeria:

Usually triangular with red borders

estonia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Algeria		Estonia
Right Turn On Red	Usually not allowed unless indicated		Prohibited unless indicated by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

algeria:

Usually not allowed unless indicated

estonia:

Prohibited unless indicated by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

algeria:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign

estonia:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Algeria	Estonia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age	Required every year; proof must be carried
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Mandatory

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

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

estonia:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

estonia:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

algeria:

Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age

estonia:

Required every year; proof must be carried

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

algeria:

Displayed on windshield

estonia:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

estonia:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Algeria		Estonia
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

estonia:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Pedestrians Priority

algeria:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks

estonia:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Algeria		Estonia
Enforcement: Random Checks	Checkpoints used especially on holidays		Common; checkpoints used

Enforcement: Random Checks

algeria:

Checkpoints used especially on holidays

estonia:

Common; checkpoints used

Emergency Services

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	Algeria	Estonia
Contact: General Emergency	1548	112
Contact: Traffic Police	17	112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact insurance provider or auto club	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

algeria:

1548

estonia:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

algeria:

estonia:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

algeria:

Contact insurance provider or auto club

estonia:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

estonia:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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

Common Fines: Speeding

algeria:

Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars

estonia:

Varies; substantial fines apply

Common Fines: Alcohol

algeria:

Heavy fines, possible jail time

estonia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

estonia:

Fines apply, points on license

Common Fines: Phone Use

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

estonia:

Fines apply, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

algeria:

Fines imposed, may include points on license

estonia:

Fines apply, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

algeria:

Possible; also through post or bank

estonia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

algeria:

Varies; typically must be paid promptly

estonia:

Varies; typically must pay within specified period to avoid additional penalties