Driving in Algeria vs. Greece: Key Safety Differences

When comparing road regulations in Algeria and Greece, distinct variations emerge that can significantly impact your travel experience. From speed limits and overtaking rules to traffic sign languages and alcohol limits, understanding these driving regulations is crucial for ensuring your safety on foreign roads. Prepare for your journey with this essential guide!

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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	Greece
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.

Overtaking: On Right

algeria:

Prohibited except on one-way roads.

greece:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

algeria:

greece:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

greece:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

greece:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

algeria:

greece:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

greece:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

greece:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

Speeds Limits

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	Algeria	Greece
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
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

algeria:

50 km/h

greece:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

100 km/h

greece:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

algeria:

90 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

120 km/h

greece:

130 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

algeria:

90 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

algeria:

Yes

greece:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Signals

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	Algeria	Greece
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not typically used	Not used in Greece
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic and French; symbols are standard	Greek and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Usually triangular with red borders	Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

algeria:

Not typically used

greece:

Not used in Greece

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

algeria:

Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

greece:

Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary

Traffic Signs: Language

algeria:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

greece:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

algeria:

Usually triangular with red borders

greece:

Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Algeria		Greece
Right Turn On Red	Usually not allowed unless indicated		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign		Varies by locality; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

algeria:

Usually not allowed unless indicated

greece:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

algeria:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign

greece:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	Algeria	Greece
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted; International Driving Permit not 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	Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Mandatory

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

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

greece:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

greece:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

algeria:

Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age

greece:

Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

algeria:

Displayed on windshield

greece:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

greece:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Algeria		Greece
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

greece:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Pedestrians Priority

algeria:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks

greece:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Algeria	Greece
Limits: General Drivers	0.02%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Checkpoints used especially on holidays	Common; police may set up roadblocks
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

Limits: General Drivers

algeria:

0.02%

greece:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

algeria:

0.00%

greece:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

algeria:

Checkpoints used especially on holidays

greece:

Common; police may set up roadblocks

Test Refusal

algeria:

Can result in license suspension

greece:

Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

Emergency Services

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	Algeria	Greece
Contact: General Emergency	1548	112
Contact: Traffic Police	17	100
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact insurance provider or auto club	10400 for ELPA assistance
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

algeria:

1548

greece:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

algeria:

greece:

100

Contact: Roadside Assistance

algeria:

Contact insurance provider or auto club

greece:

10400 for ELPA assistance

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

greece:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Algeria	Greece
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars	Varies; €40 to €700, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Heavy fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines imposed for non-compliance	€350, points on license
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed for non-compliance	€100, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines imposed, may include points on license	€350, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; also through post or bank	Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be paid promptly	Varies; typically 10 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

algeria:

Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars

greece:

Varies; €40 to €700, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

algeria:

Heavy fines, possible jail time

greece:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

greece:

€350, points on license

Common Fines: Phone Use

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

greece:

€100, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

algeria:

Fines imposed, may include points on license

greece:

€350, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

algeria:

Possible; also through post or bank

greece:

Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days

Payment: Deadline

algeria:

Varies; typically must be paid promptly

greece:

Varies; typically 10 days to pay