Driving in Algeria vs. Russia: Key Differences Explained

When comparing road regulations in Algeria and Russia, notable distinctions emerge that impact traveler safety. Key differences include lane usage, speed limits, and pedestrian rights. While Algeria prohibits overtaking except on one-way roads, Russia allows it on multi-lane streets. Understanding these variations is essential for a secure driving experience 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	Russia
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Used to separate opposite directions on undivided roads.
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 taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Not applicable	Labeled with specific road signs or markings.
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.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

algeria:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

russia:

Used to separate opposite directions on undivided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

algeria:

Prohibited except on one-way roads.

russia:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

algeria:

russia:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

russia:

Reserved for buses and taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

russia:

Labeled with specific road signs or markings.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

algeria:

russia:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

russia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

russia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

algeria:

Not applicable

russia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

algeria:

russia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

russia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Algeria	Russia
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	20 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes; but fines are also mailed

Urban Areas: Standard

algeria:

50 km/h

russia:

60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

algeria:

50 km/h

russia:

20 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

100 km/h

russia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

algeria:

80 km/h

russia:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

120 km/h

russia:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

algeria:

100 km/h

russia:

90-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

algeria:

russia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

russia:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

algeria:

Yes

russia:

Yes; but fines are also mailed

Signals

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	Algeria	Russia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not typically used	Not used in Russia
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	Russian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Usually triangular with red borders	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

algeria:

Not typically used

russia:

Not used in Russia

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

algeria:

Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

russia:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

algeria:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

russia:

Russian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

algeria:

Usually triangular with red borders

russia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Algeria		Russia
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

russia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

algeria:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign

russia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Algeria	Russia
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	Mandatory and more frequent for older vehicles
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Usually indicated in vehicle documents
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory

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

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

russia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

russia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

algeria:

Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age

russia:

Mandatory and more frequent for older vehicles

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

algeria:

Displayed on windshield

russia:

Usually indicated in vehicle documents

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

russia:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Algeria		Russia
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

russia:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Pedestrians Priority

algeria:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks

russia:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Algeria	Russia
Limits: General Drivers	0.02%	0.035%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Checkpoints used especially on holidays	Common, especially in cities

Limits: General Drivers

algeria:

0.02%

russia:

0.035%

Limits: Underage Drivers

algeria:

0.00%; zero tolerance

russia:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

algeria:

Checkpoints used especially on holidays

russia:

Common, especially in cities

Emergency Services

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	Algeria	Russia
Contact: General Emergency	1548	112
Contact: Traffic Police	17	Check local numbers; 113 is common
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact insurance provider or auto club	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

algeria:

1548

russia:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

algeria:

russia:

Check local numbers; 113 is common

Contact: Roadside Assistance

algeria:

Contact insurance provider or auto club

russia:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

russia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Algeria	Russia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars	Varies; substantial fines
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
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed for non-compliance	Fines apply, points in the record
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines imposed, may include points on license	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; also through post or bank	Possible; however, fines often paid online or by bank transfer
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be paid promptly	Varies; typically a few weeks to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

algeria:

Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars

russia:

Varies; substantial fines

Common Fines: Alcohol

algeria:

Heavy fines, possible jail time

russia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

russia:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

russia:

Fines apply, points in the record

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

algeria:

Fines imposed, may include points on license

russia:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

algeria:

Possible; also through post or bank

russia:

Possible; however, fines often paid online or by bank transfer

Payment: Deadline

algeria:

Varies; typically must be paid promptly

russia:

Varies; typically a few weeks to pay