Driving in Armenia vs. Germany: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the nuances of road regulations, understanding the contrasts between Armenia and Germany is essential for ensuring a secure journey. Key distinctions, such as speed limits, lane markings, and traffic signals, play a significant role in maintaining a safe driving experience abroad. Familiarizing yourself with these variations will enhance your travel confidence.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in armenia is 60

1.336 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for armenia is 1.336 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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	Armenia	Germany
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Not commonly used; white lines are standard.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Marks temporary lanes or roadworks.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Generally prohibited, except in traffic jams or on multi-lane roads when the left lane is moving slower.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis. Bicycles may be allowed.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS'; often with signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and colored lane.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

armenia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

germany:

Not commonly used; white lines are standard.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

armenia:

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

germany:

Marks temporary lanes or roadworks.

Overtaking: On Right

armenia:

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

germany:

Generally prohibited, except in traffic jams or on multi-lane roads when the left lane is moving slower.

Bus Lanes: Usage

armenia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

germany:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis. Bicycles may be allowed.

Bus Lanes: Markings

armenia:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

germany:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with signs.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

armenia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

germany:

Bicycle symbols and colored lane.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

armenia:

N/A

germany:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

armenia:

germany:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

armenia:

N/A

germany:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Armenia	Germany
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	Recommended 130 km/h, no fixed maximum
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits

Urban Areas: Standard

armenia:

40-60 km/h

germany:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

armenia:

20 km/h

germany:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

armenia:

90 km/h

germany:

100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

armenia:

90 km/h

germany:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

armenia:

70 km/h

germany:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

armenia:

110 km/h

germany:

Recommended 130 km/h, no fixed maximum

Highways: Buses And Vans

armenia:

90 km/h

germany:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

armenia:

90 km/h

germany:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

armenia:

germany:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

armenia:

N/A

germany:

Electronic signs display current limits

Signals

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	Armenia	Germany
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Armenia	Indicates the light is about to change to green
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Armenian; symbols are standard	German; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with red border	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

armenia:

Not used in Armenia

germany:

Indicates the light is about to change to green

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

armenia:

Unnecessary use discouraged

germany:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

armenia:

Armenian; symbols are standard

germany:

German; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

armenia:

Triangular-shaped with red border

germany:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Armenia		Germany
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed unless a green arrow sign is present
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Prohibited in many areas; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

armenia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

germany:

Not allowed unless a green arrow sign is present

U- Turns Allowed

armenia:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

germany:

Prohibited in many areas; check for signs

Documentation

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	Armenia	Germany
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for up to 6 months; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Mandatory, every 2 years
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield or license plate	Displayed on rear license plate

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

armenia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

germany:

Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

armenia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

germany:

Accepted for up to 6 months; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

armenia:

Annual inspection required

germany:

Mandatory, every 2 years

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

armenia:

Displayed on windshield or license plate

germany:

Displayed on rear license plate

Road Etiquette

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	Armenia		Germany
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over and stop if necessary		Move to the side and stop if necessary

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

armenia:

Pull over and stop if necessary

germany:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Armenia	Germany
Limits: General Drivers	0.04%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Can be substantial, varies by offense

Limits: General Drivers

armenia:

0.04%

germany:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

armenia:

0.02%

germany:

0.00%

Enforcement: Fines

armenia:

Varies; can be substantial

germany:

Can be substantial, varies by offense

Emergency Services

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	Armenia	Germany
Contact: General Emergency	911	112
Contact: Traffic Police	104	110
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or ADAC

Contact: General Emergency

armenia:

911

germany:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

armenia:

104

germany:

110

Contact: Roadside Assistance

armenia:

Check with your insurance provider

germany:

Check with your insurance provider or ADAC

Penalties And Fines

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	Armenia	Germany
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines and points on license	Varies; €10 to over €600, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Varies; fines apply	€30 to €60
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines applied	€100, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines applied, points on license	€90 to €200, points on license
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 1 to 4 weeks to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

armenia:

Varies; fines and points on license

germany:

Varies; €10 to over €600, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

armenia:

Varies; fines apply

germany:

€30 to €60

Common Fines: Phone Use

armenia:

Fines applied

germany:

€100, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

armenia:

Fines applied, points on license

germany:

€90 to €200, points on license

Payment: Deadline

armenia:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

germany:

Varies; typically 1 to 4 weeks to pay