Driving Differences: Algeria vs. Mexico

Embarking on a journey through Algeria and Mexico reveals fascinating contrasts in road rules and driving customs. From the strict overtaking regulations in Algeria to the vibrant presence of bus and cycle lanes in Mexico, understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a secure travel experience. Stay informed and drive safely in both countries!

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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	Mexico
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; sometimes allows other forms of public transportation.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Not applicable	Labeled 'BUS' or specific to the city regulations.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Not applicable	Mainly in urban areas for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Not applicable	Bicycle symbols and sometimes 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.

mexico:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

algeria:

mexico:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

mexico:

Reserved for buses; sometimes allows other forms of public transportation.

Bus Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

mexico:

Labeled 'BUS' or specific to the city regulations.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

algeria:

mexico:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

mexico:

Mainly in urban areas for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

mexico:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

algeria:

Not applicable

mexico:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

mexico:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Algeria	Mexico
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	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	100-120 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
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, particularly in high traffic areas

Urban Areas: Standard

algeria:

50 km/h

mexico:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

algeria:

50 km/h

mexico:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

100 km/h

mexico:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

algeria:

90 km/h

mexico:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

algeria:

80 km/h

mexico:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

120 km/h

mexico:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

algeria:

100 km/h

mexico:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

algeria:

90 km/h

mexico:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

mexico:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

algeria:

Yes

mexico:

Yes, particularly in high traffic areas

Signals

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	Algeria	Mexico
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not typically used	Not used in Mexico
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	Spanish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Usually triangular with red borders	Triangular signs with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

algeria:

Not typically used

mexico:

Not used in Mexico

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

algeria:

Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

mexico:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

algeria:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

mexico:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

algeria:

Usually triangular with red borders

mexico:

Triangular signs with red border

Turns

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	Algeria		Mexico
Right Turn On Red	Usually not allowed unless indicated		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign		Generally permitted unless prohibited by signs, or where visibility is limited

Right Turn On Red

algeria:

Usually not allowed unless indicated

mexico:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

algeria:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign

mexico:

Generally permitted unless prohibited by signs, or where visibility is limited

Documentation

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	Algeria	Mexico
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
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	Varies by state; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory

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

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

mexico:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

mexico:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

algeria:

Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age

mexico:

Varies by state; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

algeria:

Displayed on windshield

mexico:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

algeria:

Mandatory

mexico:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

mexico:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Algeria		Mexico
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	More frequent use than in some countries		Moderate 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

mexico:

Moderate use compared to some countries

Pedestrians Priority

algeria:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks

mexico:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Algeria	Mexico
Limits: General Drivers	0.02%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Checkpoints used especially on holidays	Common in urban areas, especially during holidays
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

algeria:

0.02%

mexico:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

algeria:

0.00%

mexico:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

algeria:

0.00%; zero tolerance

mexico:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

algeria:

Checkpoints used especially on holidays

mexico:

Common in urban areas, especially during holidays

Enforcement: Fines

algeria:

Varies; can be substantial

mexico:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Algeria	Mexico
Contact: General Emergency	1548	911
Contact: Traffic Police	17	066 or 911
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact insurance provider or auto club	Check with your insurance provider or 'Angeles Verdes'
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

algeria:

1548

mexico:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

algeria:

mexico:

066 or 911

Contact: Roadside Assistance

algeria:

Contact insurance provider or auto club

mexico:

Check with your insurance provider or 'Angeles Verdes'

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

algeria:

Mandatory

mexico:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

mexico:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Algeria	Mexico
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars	Varies; $40 to $200, 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	Varies, up to $50, points in some states
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed for non-compliance	Varies; can lead to significant fines
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines imposed, may include points on license	Varies; can be substantial, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; also through post or bank	Common; may be paid to officers directly, although formal procedure is preferred
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be paid promptly	Varies; system improvements for online payments

Common Fines: Speeding

algeria:

Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars

mexico:

Varies; $40 to $200, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

algeria:

Heavy fines, possible jail time

mexico:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

mexico:

Varies, up to $50, points in some states

Common Fines: Phone Use

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

mexico:

Varies; can lead to significant fines

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

algeria:

Fines imposed, may include points on license

mexico:

Varies; can be substantial, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

algeria:

Possible; also through post or bank

mexico:

Common; may be paid to officers directly, although formal procedure is preferred

Payment: Deadline

algeria:

Varies; typically must be paid promptly

mexico:

Varies; system improvements for online payments