Driving in Algeria vs. Uzbekistan: Key Safety Differences

Explore the unique road regulations and driving customs in Algeria and Uzbekistan. From lane markings to speed limits and alcohol tolerance, this comparison highlights crucial distinctions that can affect your journey. Understanding these variances ensures a safer driving experience while navigating the diverse terrains of these fascinating 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	Uzbekistan
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Typically used to separate opposing traffic on undivided roads.
Overtaking: On Right	Prohibited except on one-way roads.	Generally discouraged, unless unavoidable.
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas	List length: 5	List length: 4
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use the rightmost lane where possible.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Bus Lanes: Usage	Not applicable	Reserved for buses in some areas.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Not applicable	Labeled 'BUS'; often indicated by signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Limited, mostly in urban areas.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Not applicable	Exclusive for bicycles where present.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Not applicable	May have bicycle symbols or distinct paint.
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.

uzbekistan:

Typically used to separate opposing traffic on undivided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

algeria:

Prohibited except on one-way roads.

uzbekistan:

Generally discouraged, unless unavoidable.

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas

algeria:

List length: 5

uzbekistan:

List length: 4

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

algeria:

Use rightmost lane.

uzbekistan:

Use the rightmost lane where possible.

Bus Lanes: Presence

algeria:

uzbekistan:

Limited

Bus Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

uzbekistan:

Reserved for buses in some areas.

Bus Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

uzbekistan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often indicated by signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

algeria:

uzbekistan:

Limited, mostly in urban areas.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

uzbekistan:

Exclusive for bicycles where present.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

uzbekistan:

May have bicycle symbols or distinct paint.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

algeria:

Not applicable

uzbekistan:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

uzbekistan:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Algeria	Uzbekistan
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes; issued by traffic police

Urban Areas: Standard

algeria:

50 km/h

uzbekistan:

60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

algeria:

50 km/h

uzbekistan:

30 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

120 km/h

uzbekistan:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

algeria:

100 km/h

uzbekistan:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

uzbekistan:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

algeria:

Yes

uzbekistan:

Yes; issued by traffic police

Signals

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	Algeria	Uzbekistan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not typically used	Not used in Uzbekistan
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Discouraged at night in residential areas
Headlight Flash: Usage	To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking	To warn other drivers of your presence
Hand Signals: Common Usage	Rare, as vehicle indicators are expected	Generally uncommon, as vehicle indicators are expected
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic and French; symbols are standard	Uzbek and 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

uzbekistan:

Not used in Uzbekistan

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

algeria:

Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

uzbekistan:

Discouraged at night in residential areas

Headlight Flash: Usage

algeria:

To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking

uzbekistan:

To warn other drivers of your presence

Hand Signals: Common Usage

algeria:

Rare, as vehicle indicators are expected

uzbekistan:

Generally uncommon, as vehicle indicators are expected

Traffic Signs: Language

algeria:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

uzbekistan:

Uzbek and Russian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

algeria:

Usually triangular with red borders

uzbekistan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Algeria		Uzbekistan
Right Turn On Red	Usually not allowed unless indicated		Prohibited unless indicated otherwise
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign		Allowed except where prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

algeria:

Usually not allowed unless indicated

uzbekistan:

Prohibited unless indicated otherwise

U- Turns Allowed

algeria:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign

uzbekistan:

Allowed except where prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Algeria	Uzbekistan
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age	Annual inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

algeria:

Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age

uzbekistan:

Annual inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

algeria:

Displayed on windshield

uzbekistan:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

uzbekistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Algeria	Uzbekistan
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic	Encouraged
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	More frequent use than in some countries	Generally more frequent due to local driving habits
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

uzbekistan:

Encouraged

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

algeria:

More frequent use than in some countries

uzbekistan:

Generally more frequent due to local driving habits

Pedestrians Priority

algeria:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks

uzbekistan:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Algeria	Uzbekistan
Limits: General Drivers	0.02%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance for drivers under 21
Enforcement: Random Checks	Checkpoints used especially on holidays	Common; checkpoints are frequently utilized
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial, varies by severity of infraction

Limits: General Drivers

algeria:

0.02%

uzbekistan:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

algeria:

0.00%; zero tolerance

uzbekistan:

0.00%; zero tolerance for drivers under 21

Enforcement: Random Checks

algeria:

Checkpoints used especially on holidays

uzbekistan:

Common; checkpoints are frequently utilized

Enforcement: Fines

algeria:

Varies; can be substantial

uzbekistan:

Substantial, varies by severity of infraction

Emergency Services

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	Algeria	Uzbekistan
Contact: General Emergency	1548	103
Contact: Traffic Police	17	102
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

uzbekistan:

103

Contact: Traffic Police

algeria:

uzbekistan:

102

Contact: Roadside Assistance

algeria:

Contact insurance provider or auto club

uzbekistan:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

uzbekistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Algeria	Uzbekistan
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	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines imposed for non-compliance	Fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed for non-compliance	Fines for using phone while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines imposed, may include points on license	Fines issued, points on license possible
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; also through post or bank	Not typical; fines often paid through bank or office
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be paid promptly	Varies; typically within 30 days
Foreign Drivers: Vehicle Impoundment	Possible if fines are not paid	Possible for severe violations or unpaid fines

Common Fines: Speeding

algeria:

Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars

uzbekistan:

Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit

Common Fines: Alcohol

algeria:

Heavy fines, possible jail time

uzbekistan:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

uzbekistan:

Fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

uzbekistan:

Fines for using phone while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

algeria:

Fines imposed, may include points on license

uzbekistan:

Fines issued, points on license possible

Payment: On The Spot

algeria:

Possible; also through post or bank

uzbekistan:

Not typical; fines often paid through bank or office

Payment: Deadline

algeria:

Varies; typically must be paid promptly

uzbekistan:

Varies; typically within 30 days

Foreign Drivers: Vehicle Impoundment

algeria:

Possible if fines are not paid

uzbekistan:

Possible for severe violations or unpaid fines