Driving in Argentina vs. Lithuania: Key Differences Explained

When exploring the roads of Argentina and Lithuania, understanding their unique traffic regulations is vital for a safe journey. Key distinctions include speed limits, lane markings, and driver documentation requirements. While Argentina permits passing on two-way roads, Lithuania emphasizes stricter traffic signals and emergency contact protocols. Get ready to navigate these diverse driving landscapes with confidence!

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Driving Side

The driving side in argentina is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in argentina is 74

1.147 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for argentina is 1.147 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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	Argentina	Lithuania
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Separation of opposing traffic directions.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Passing permitted with caution.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed on multi-lane roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled with signs and road markings.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; often with road signs.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

argentina:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

lithuania:

Separation of opposing traffic directions.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

argentina:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

lithuania:

Passing permitted with caution.

Overtaking: On Right

argentina:

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

lithuania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

argentina:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

lithuania:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

argentina:

Labeled with signs and road markings.

lithuania:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; often with road signs.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

argentina:

N/A

lithuania:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

argentina:

N/A

lithuania:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Argentina	Lithuania
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	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70 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
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, issued by police.

Urban Areas: Standard

argentina:

40-60 km/h

lithuania:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

argentina:

40 km/h

lithuania:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

argentina:

80-110 km/h

lithuania:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

argentina:

80-100 km/h

lithuania:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

argentina:

80 km/h

lithuania:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

argentina:

110-130 km/h

lithuania:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

argentina:

90-100 km/h

lithuania:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

argentina:

80-90 km/h

lithuania:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

argentina:

N/A

lithuania:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

argentina:

Yes

lithuania:

Yes, issued by police.

Signals

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	Argentina	Lithuania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Argentina	Indicates prepared to start
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish; symbols are standard	Lithuanian; 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

lithuania:

Indicates prepared to start

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

argentina:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

lithuania:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Traffic Signs: Language

argentina:

Spanish; symbols are standard

lithuania:

Lithuanian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

argentina:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

lithuania:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Argentina		Lithuania
Right Turn On Red	Usually not allowed unless indicated by a sign		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Right Turn On Red

argentina:

Usually not allowed unless indicated by a sign

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

argentina:

Varies by locality; check for signs

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Argentina	Lithuania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with an International Driving Permit	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with an International Driving Permit	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required	Mandatory annual check
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield

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

argentina:

Accepted with an International Driving Permit

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

argentina:

Accepted with an International Driving Permit

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

argentina:

Required

lithuania:

Mandatory annual check

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

argentina:

Displayed on windshield

lithuania:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Argentina		Lithuania
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Common practice
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use in some areas		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

argentina:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

lithuania:

Common practice

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

argentina:

Frequent use in some areas

lithuania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Argentina	Lithuania
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.04%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common, particularly at night and weekends
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial; varies based on BAC level
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for severe offenses	Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Results in penalties and license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

argentina:

0.05%

lithuania:

0.04%

Enforcement: Random Checks

argentina:

Common

lithuania:

Common, particularly at night and weekends

Enforcement: Fines

argentina:

Varies; can be substantial

lithuania:

Substantial; varies based on BAC level

Enforcement: Imprisonment

argentina:

Possible for severe offenses

lithuania:

Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses

Test Refusal

argentina:

Can result in license suspension

lithuania:

Results in penalties and license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Argentina	Lithuania
Contact: General Emergency	911	112
Contact: Traffic Police	101	112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or ACA	Contact your insurance provider

Contact: General Emergency

argentina:

911

lithuania:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

argentina:

101

lithuania:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

argentina:

Check with your insurance provider or ACA

lithuania:

Contact your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Argentina	Lithuania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial	Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Mandatory, fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply	Fines apply, use of hands-free device required
Payment: On The Spot	Sometimes; fines can also be paid later	Yes, by police

Common Fines: Speeding

argentina:

Varies; can be substantial

lithuania:

Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit

Common Fines: Alcohol

argentina:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

lithuania:

High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

argentina:

Fines apply

lithuania:

Mandatory, fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

argentina:

Fines apply

lithuania:

Fines apply, use of hands-free device required

Payment: On The Spot

argentina:

Sometimes; fines can also be paid later

lithuania:

Yes, by police