Driving Differences: Argentina vs. Monaco Explained

When comparing driving regulations in Argentina and Monaco, significant distinctions emerge that impact road safety. From lane markings to speed limits and traffic signals, Argentina's more permissive approach contrasts with Monaco's stricter guidelines. Understanding these nuances is essential for ensuring a secure and enjoyable driving experience in either country.

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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	Monaco
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed if traffic conditions permit.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited, mostly on main roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Predominantly for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled with signs and road markings.	Labeled ‘BUS’.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Shared with small vehicles or buses.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Standard speed limits apply

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

argentina:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

argentina:

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

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Overtaking: On Right

argentina:

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

monaco:

Allowed if traffic conditions permit.

Bus Lanes: Presence

argentina:

Yes

monaco:

Limited, mostly on main roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

argentina:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

monaco:

Predominantly for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

argentina:

Labeled with signs and road markings.

monaco:

Labeled ‘BUS’.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

argentina:

Yes

monaco:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

argentina:

Exclusive for bicycles.

monaco:

Shared with small vehicles or buses.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

argentina:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

monaco:

Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

argentina:

N/A

monaco:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

argentina:

N/A

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Speeds Limits

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	Argentina	Monaco
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	N/A
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	N/A
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110-130 km/h	N/A
Highways: Buses And Vans	90-100 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-90 km/h	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Standard speed limits apply
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common for traffic violations

Urban Areas: Standard

argentina:

40-60 km/h

monaco:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

argentina:

40 km/h

monaco:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

argentina:

80-110 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

argentina:

80-100 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

argentina:

80 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

argentina:

110-130 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Buses And Vans

argentina:

90-100 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

argentina:

80-90 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

argentina:

N/A

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

argentina:

Yes

monaco:

Common for traffic violations

Signals

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	Argentina	Monaco
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Argentina	Rare in Monaco, usually not used
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish; symbols are standard	French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

argentina:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

monaco:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

argentina:

Not used in Argentina

monaco:

Rare in Monaco, usually not used

Traffic Signs: Language

argentina:

Spanish; symbols are standard

monaco:

French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

argentina:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

monaco:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Argentina		Monaco
Right Turn On Red	Usually not allowed unless indicated by a sign		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

argentina:

Usually not allowed unless indicated by a sign

monaco:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

argentina:

Varies by locality; check for signs

monaco:

Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Documentation

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	Argentina	Monaco
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with an International Driving Permit	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with an International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required	Required annually; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the vehicle windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

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

argentina:

Accepted with an International Driving Permit

monaco:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

argentina:

Accepted with an International Driving Permit

monaco:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

argentina:

Required

monaco:

Required annually; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

argentina:

Displayed on windshield

monaco:

Displayed on the vehicle windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

argentina:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Argentina		Monaco
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

monaco:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Argentina	Monaco
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Can be substantial; varies by severity

Limits: Professional Drivers

argentina:

0.00%

monaco:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

argentina:

Common

monaco:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

argentina:

Varies; can be substantial

monaco:

Can be substantial; varies by severity

Emergency Services

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	Argentina	Monaco
Contact: General Emergency	911	112 or 18
Contact: Traffic Police	101	Local police also available on 911 using GSM
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or ACA	Available through service providers or insurance
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

argentina:

911

monaco:

112 or 18

Contact: Traffic Police

argentina:

101

monaco:

Local police also available on 911 using GSM

Contact: Roadside Assistance

argentina:

Check with your insurance provider or ACA

monaco:

Available through service providers or insurance

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

argentina:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Argentina	Monaco
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial	Varies; fines are substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Fine applies if not used
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply	Substantial fines issued
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply	High fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Sometimes; fines can also be paid later	Possible; varies
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically must be settled soon

Common Fines: Speeding

argentina:

Varies; can be substantial

monaco:

Varies; fines are substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

argentina:

Fines apply

monaco:

Fine applies if not used

Common Fines: Phone Use

argentina:

Fines apply

monaco:

Substantial fines issued

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

argentina:

Fines apply

monaco:

High fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

argentina:

Sometimes; fines can also be paid later

monaco:

Possible; varies

Payment: Deadline

argentina:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

monaco:

Varies; typically must be settled soon