Driving Differences: Argentina vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Driving in Argentina and Bosnia and Herzegovina presents unique challenges and regulations. Notable distinctions include urban speed limits, lane usage, and alcohol tolerance. Whether you’re navigating overtaking practices or understanding local traffic signs, this guide ensures you’re well-informed for a safer journey across these diverse landscapes.
Lanes
| Argentina | Bosnia and herzegovina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overtaking: On Right | Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left. | Allowed in one-way streets or when the vehicle ahead is turning left. |
| Bus Lanes: Markings | Labeled with signs and road markings. | Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs. |
| Cycle Lanes: Markings | Bicycle symbols and colored pavement. | Bicycle symbols, sometimes colored pavement. |
Overtaking: On Right
argentina:
Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
bosnia and herzegovina:
Allowed in one-way streets or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Markings
argentina:
Labeled with signs and road markings.
bosnia and herzegovina:
Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings
argentina:
Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
bosnia and herzegovina:
Bicycle symbols, sometimes colored pavement.
Speeds Limits
| Argentina | Bosnia and herzegovina | |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Areas: Standard | 40-60 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Urban Areas: Residential Zones | 40 km/h | 30 km/h |
| Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles | 80-110 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Rural Areas: Buses And Vans | 80-100 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Highways: Cars And Motorcycles | 110-130 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Highways: Buses And Vans | 90-100 km/h | 100 km/h |
| Highways: Trucks And Trailers | 80-90 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines | Yes | Yes, frequently used |
Urban Areas: Standard
argentina:
40-60 km/h
bosnia and herzegovina:
50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones
argentina:
40 km/h
bosnia and herzegovina:
30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles
argentina:
80-110 km/h
bosnia and herzegovina:
80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans
argentina:
80-100 km/h
bosnia and herzegovina:
80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles
argentina:
110-130 km/h
bosnia and herzegovina:
130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans
argentina:
90-100 km/h
bosnia and herzegovina:
100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers
argentina:
80-90 km/h
bosnia and herzegovina:
90 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines
argentina:
Yes
bosnia and herzegovina:
Yes, frequently used
Signals
| Argentina | Bosnia and herzegovina | |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together | Not used in Argentina | Not used |
| Horn Usage: Prohibited Times | Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply | Unreasonable use prohibited |
| Headlight Flash: Usage | To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking | To warn other drivers of your presence |
| Traffic Signs: Language | Spanish; symbols are standard | Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian; symbols are standard |
| Traffic Signs: Warning | Diamond-shaped with yellow background | Triangle-shaped with red border |
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together
argentina:
Not used in Argentina
bosnia and herzegovina:
Not used
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times
argentina:
Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
bosnia and herzegovina:
Unreasonable use prohibited
Headlight Flash: Usage
argentina:
To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking
bosnia and herzegovina:
To warn other drivers of your presence
Traffic Signs: Language
argentina:
Spanish; symbols are standard
bosnia and herzegovina:
Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning
argentina:
Diamond-shaped with yellow background
bosnia and herzegovina:
Triangle-shaped with red border
Turns
| Argentina | Bosnia and herzegovina | |
|---|---|---|
| U- Turns Allowed | Varies by locality; check for signs | Allowed when not prohibited by a sign |
U- Turns Allowed
argentina:
Varies by locality; check for signs
bosnia and herzegovina:
Allowed when not prohibited by a sign
Documentation
| Argentina | Bosnia and herzegovina | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A | Accepted with an International Driving Permit | Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit may be required |
| Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U | Accepted with an International Driving Permit | International Driving Permit recommended |
| Vehicle Inspection: Requirement | Required | Mandatory annual inspection |
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A
argentina:
Accepted with an International Driving Permit
bosnia and herzegovina:
Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit may be required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U
argentina:
Accepted with an International Driving Permit
bosnia and herzegovina:
International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement
argentina:
Required
bosnia and herzegovina:
Mandatory annual inspection
Road Etiquette
| Argentina | Bosnia and herzegovina | |
|---|---|---|
| Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm | Frequent use in some areas | Less frequent use compared to some countries |
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm
argentina:
Frequent use in some areas
bosnia and herzegovina:
Less frequent use compared to some countries
Alcohol
| Argentina | Bosnia and herzegovina | |
|---|---|---|
| Limits: General Drivers | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Limits: Underage Drivers | 0.00% | 0.00%; zero tolerance |
| Enforcement: Fines | Varies; can be substantial | Substantial fines possible |
| Test Refusal | Can result in license suspension | Can result in license suspension and fines |
Limits: General Drivers
argentina:
0.05%
bosnia and herzegovina:
0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers
argentina:
0.00%
bosnia and herzegovina:
0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Fines
argentina:
Varies; can be substantial
bosnia and herzegovina:
Substantial fines possible
Test Refusal
argentina:
Can result in license suspension
bosnia and herzegovina:
Can result in license suspension and fines
Emergency Services
| Argentina | Bosnia and herzegovina | |
|---|---|---|
| Contact: General Emergency | 911 | 112 |
| Contact: Traffic Police | 101 | 122 |
| Contact: Roadside Assistance | Check with your insurance provider or ACA | Usually provided by insurance |
Contact: General Emergency
argentina:
911
bosnia and herzegovina:
112
Contact: Traffic Police
argentina:
101
bosnia and herzegovina:
122
Contact: Roadside Assistance
argentina:
Check with your insurance provider or ACA
bosnia and herzegovina:
Usually provided by insurance
Penalties And Fines
| Argentina | Bosnia and herzegovina | |
|---|---|---|
| Common Fines: Speeding | Varies; can be substantial | Varies; fines can be significant |
| Common Fines: Phone Use | Fines apply | Fines apply, usage prohibited unless hands-free |
| Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation | Fines apply | Fines applicable |
| Payment: On The Spot | Sometimes; fines can also be paid later | Yes, often required |
| Payment: Deadline | Varies; typically 30 days to pay | Varies; typically within a few weeks |
Common Fines: Speeding
argentina:
Varies; can be substantial
bosnia and herzegovina:
Varies; fines can be significant
Common Fines: Phone Use
argentina:
Fines apply
bosnia and herzegovina:
Fines apply, usage prohibited unless hands-free
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation
argentina:
Fines apply
bosnia and herzegovina:
Fines applicable
Payment: On The Spot
argentina:
Sometimes; fines can also be paid later
bosnia and herzegovina:
Yes, often required
Payment: Deadline
argentina:
Varies; typically 30 days to pay
bosnia and herzegovina:
Varies; typically within a few weeks