Driving in Algeria vs. Lithuania: Key Differences Explained

Discover the essential driving distinctions between Algeria and Lithuania to enhance your road safety abroad. From lane markings to speed limits, these countries showcase unique regulations and practices. Notably, Lithuania prioritizes bus and cycle lanes, while Algeria maintains more lenient overtaking rules. Stay informed to navigate safely on your journey!

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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	Lithuania
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Separation of opposing traffic directions.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Passing permitted with caution.
Overtaking: On Right	Prohibited except on one-way roads.	Allowed on multi-lane roads
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Not applicable	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Not applicable	Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; 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

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

algeria:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

lithuania:

Separation of opposing traffic directions.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

algeria:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

lithuania:

Passing permitted with caution.

Overtaking: On Right

algeria:

Prohibited except on one-way roads.

lithuania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Bus Lanes: Presence

algeria:

lithuania:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

lithuania:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

lithuania:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

algeria:

lithuania:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

lithuania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

lithuania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

algeria:

Not applicable

lithuania:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

lithuania:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Algeria	Lithuania
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	130 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, issued by police.

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

algeria:

50 km/h

lithuania:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

100 km/h

lithuania:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

algeria:

90 km/h

lithuania:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

algeria:

80 km/h

lithuania:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

120 km/h

lithuania:

130 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

lithuania:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

algeria:

Yes

lithuania:

Yes, issued by police.

Signals

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	Algeria	Lithuania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not typically used	Indicates prepared to start
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic and French; symbols are standard	Lithuanian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Usually triangular with red borders	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

algeria:

Not typically used

lithuania:

Indicates prepared to start

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

algeria:

Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

lithuania:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Traffic Signs: Language

algeria:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

lithuania:

Lithuanian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

algeria:

Usually triangular with red borders

lithuania:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

algeria:

Usually not allowed unless indicated

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

algeria:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Algeria	Lithuania
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	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age	Mandatory annual check
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

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

algeria:

Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age

lithuania:

Mandatory annual check

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

algeria:

Displayed on windshield

lithuania:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

lithuania:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Algeria	Lithuania
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic	Common practice
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

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

algeria:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

lithuania:

Common practice

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

algeria:

More frequent use than in some countries

lithuania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Pedestrians Priority

algeria:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks

lithuania:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Algeria	Lithuania
Limits: General Drivers	0.02%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Checkpoints used especially on holidays	Common, particularly at night and weekends
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial; varies based on BAC level
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for severe offenses	Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Results in penalties and license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

algeria:

0.02%

lithuania:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

algeria:

0.00%; zero tolerance

lithuania:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

algeria:

Checkpoints used especially on holidays

lithuania:

Common, particularly at night and weekends

Enforcement: Fines

algeria:

Varies; can be substantial

lithuania:

Substantial; varies based on BAC level

Enforcement: Imprisonment

algeria:

Possible for severe offenses

lithuania:

Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses

Test Refusal

algeria:

Can result in license suspension

lithuania:

Results in penalties and license suspension

Emergency Services

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

Contact: General Emergency

algeria:

1548

lithuania:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

algeria:

lithuania:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

algeria:

Contact insurance provider or auto club

lithuania:

Contact your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

lithuania:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Algeria	Lithuania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars	Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit
Common Fines: Alcohol	Heavy fines, possible jail time	High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines imposed for non-compliance	Mandatory, fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed for non-compliance	Fines apply, use of hands-free device required
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines imposed, may include points on license	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; also through post or bank	Yes, by police
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be paid promptly	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

algeria:

Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars

lithuania:

Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit

Common Fines: Alcohol

algeria:

Heavy fines, possible jail time

lithuania:

High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

lithuania:

Mandatory, fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

lithuania:

Fines apply, use of hands-free device required

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

algeria:

Fines imposed, may include points on license

lithuania:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

algeria:

Possible; also through post or bank

lithuania:

Yes, by police

Payment: Deadline

algeria:

Varies; typically must be paid promptly

lithuania:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay