Driving in Algeria vs. Myanmar: Key Safety Differences

Exploring the distinct road regulations of Algeria and Myanmar reveals intriguing contrasts that every traveler should know. From lane usage rules to speed limits and alcohol regulations, these differences play a significant role in ensuring secure journeys. Understanding these diverse driving norms will help enhance your safety while navigating these unique landscapes.

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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	Myanmar
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No, overtaking is on the right.
Overtaking: On Right	Prohibited except on one-way roads.	Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Not applicable	Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Not applicable	Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Not applicable	Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Not applicable	N/A
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.

myanmar:

Marks the edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

algeria:

Yes

myanmar:

No, overtaking is on the right.

Overtaking: On Right

algeria:

Prohibited except on one-way roads.

myanmar:

Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

algeria:

Use rightmost lane.

myanmar:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

algeria:

myanmar:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

myanmar:

Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

myanmar:

Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

myanmar:

Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

myanmar:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

algeria:

Not applicable

myanmar:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

myanmar:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Algeria	Myanmar
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	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	50 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	70 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

algeria:

50 km/h

myanmar:

30-40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

algeria:

50 km/h

myanmar:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

100 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

algeria:

90 km/h

myanmar:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

algeria:

80 km/h

myanmar:

50 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

120 km/h

myanmar:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

algeria:

100 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

algeria:

90 km/h

myanmar:

70 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

myanmar:

N/A

Signals

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	Algeria	Myanmar
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not typically used	Not used in Myanmar
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	Burmese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Usually triangular with red borders	Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

algeria:

Not typically used

myanmar:

Not used in Myanmar

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

algeria:

Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

myanmar:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

algeria:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

myanmar:

Burmese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

algeria:

Usually triangular with red borders

myanmar:

Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

algeria:

Usually not allowed unless indicated

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

algeria:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Documentation

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	Algeria	Myanmar
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	Yes, periodic inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

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

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

myanmar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

myanmar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

algeria:

Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age

myanmar:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

algeria:

Displayed on windshield

myanmar:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

algeria:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Algeria	Myanmar
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	More frequent use than in some countries	Moderate use, more common in cities
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks	Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary	Move to the side and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

algeria:

More frequent use than in some countries

myanmar:

Moderate use, more common in cities

Pedestrians Priority

algeria:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks

myanmar:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

algeria:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

myanmar:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Algeria	Myanmar
Limits: General Drivers	0.02%	0.07%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Checkpoints used especially on holidays	Less common; often during festivals
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Varies by severity; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can lead to arrest and fines

Limits: General Drivers

algeria:

0.02%

myanmar:

0.07%

Limits: Professional Drivers

algeria:

0.00%

myanmar:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

algeria:

0.00%; zero tolerance

myanmar:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

algeria:

Checkpoints used especially on holidays

myanmar:

Less common; often during festivals

Enforcement: Fines

algeria:

Varies; can be substantial

myanmar:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

Test Refusal

algeria:

Can result in license suspension

myanmar:

Can lead to arrest and fines

Emergency Services

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	Algeria	Myanmar
Contact: General Emergency	1548	199
Contact: Traffic Police	17	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact insurance provider or auto club	Available through some insurance providers
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

algeria:

1548

myanmar:

199

Contact: Traffic Police

algeria:

myanmar:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

algeria:

Contact insurance provider or auto club

myanmar:

Available through some insurance providers

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

algeria:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Algeria	Myanmar
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars	Varies; small fines for minor overshoots
Common Fines: Alcohol	Heavy fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines imposed for non-compliance	Fine enforced; mandatory use
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed for non-compliance	Fines for usage while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines imposed, may include points on license	Fines applied for violations
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; also through post or bank	Possible; else must be paid at office
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

myanmar:

Varies; small fines for minor overshoots

Common Fines: Alcohol

algeria:

Heavy fines, possible jail time

myanmar:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

myanmar:

Fine enforced; mandatory use

Common Fines: Phone Use

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

myanmar:

Fines for usage while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

algeria:

Fines imposed, may include points on license

myanmar:

Fines applied for violations

Payment: On The Spot

algeria:

Possible; also through post or bank

myanmar:

Possible; else must be paid at office

Payment: Deadline

algeria:

Varies; typically must be paid promptly

myanmar:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay