Driving in Algeria vs. South Korea: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Algeria and South Korea, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that impact their travel experience. Key variations include speed limits, lane markings, and the presence of specialized lanes for buses and bicycles. Understanding these disparities is crucial for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey in either nation.

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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	South korea
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.
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 during specified hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Not applicable	Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Not applicable	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Not applicable	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Not applicable	Minimum two or more occupants
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

algeria:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

south korea:

Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.

Overtaking: On Right

algeria:

Prohibited except on one-way roads.

south korea:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Bus Lanes: Presence

algeria:

south korea:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

south korea:

Reserved for buses during specified hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

south korea:

Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

algeria:

south korea:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

south korea:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

south korea:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

algeria:

south korea:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

algeria:

Not applicable

south korea:

Minimum two or more occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

south korea:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Algeria	South korea
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	60-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	100-110 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

algeria:

50 km/h

south korea:

60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

algeria:

50 km/h

south korea:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

100 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

algeria:

90 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

algeria:

80 km/h

south korea:

60-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

120 km/h

south korea:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

algeria:

100 km/h

south korea:

100-110 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

algeria:

90 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

south korea:

N/A

Signals

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	Algeria	South korea
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not typically used	Not used in South Korea
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	Korean; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Usually triangular with red borders	Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

algeria:

Not typically used

south korea:

Not used in South Korea

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

algeria:

Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

south korea:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

algeria:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

south korea:

Korean; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

algeria:

Usually triangular with red borders

south korea:

Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Turns

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	Algeria		South korea
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 signs

Right Turn On Red

algeria:

Usually not allowed unless indicated

south korea:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

algeria:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign

south korea:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Algeria		South korea
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age		Mandatory; proof must be displayed
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended		Recommended but not mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

algeria:

Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age

south korea:

Mandatory; proof must be displayed

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Algeria		South korea
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

south korea:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Pedestrians Priority

algeria:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks

south korea:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Algeria	South korea
Limits: General Drivers	0.02%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Checkpoints used especially on holidays	Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: General Drivers

algeria:

0.02%

south korea:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

algeria:

0.00%

south korea:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

algeria:

Checkpoints used especially on holidays

south korea:

Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used

Test Refusal

algeria:

Can result in license suspension

south korea:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Emergency Services

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	Algeria	South korea
Contact: General Emergency	1548	112
Contact: Traffic Police	17	Varies; often part of the general emergency network
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact insurance provider or auto club	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Recommended but not mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

algeria:

1548

south korea:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

algeria:

south korea:

Varies; often part of the general emergency network

Contact: Roadside Assistance

algeria:

Contact insurance provider or auto club

south korea:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Algeria	South korea
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars	Varies; fines and license points given
Common Fines: Alcohol	Heavy fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines imposed for non-compliance	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed for non-compliance	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines imposed, may include points on license	Fines and license points given
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; also through post or bank	Yes
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

south korea:

Varies; fines and license points given

Common Fines: Alcohol

algeria:

Heavy fines, possible jail time

south korea:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Phone Use

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

algeria:

Fines imposed, may include points on license

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Payment: On The Spot

algeria:

Possible; also through post or bank

south korea:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

algeria:

Varies; typically must be paid promptly

south korea:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay