Driving in Armenia vs. Iceland: Key Safety Differences

When comparing the roadway regulations of Armenia and Iceland, notable distinctions emerge that can significantly impact your travel experience. From speed limits varying in urban and rural zones to differing rules on overtaking and signaling at roundabouts, understanding these nuances is essential for ensuring a secure journey in each country. Explore the driving landscape of Armenia and Iceland to enhance your road safety abroad.

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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		Iceland
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas	List length: 5		List length: 4
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.		Reserved for buses; usage by taxis is sometimes permitted.

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas

armenia:

List length: 5

iceland:

List length: 4

Bus Lanes: Usage

armenia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

iceland:

Reserved for buses; usage by taxis is sometimes permitted.

Speeds Limits

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	Armenia	Iceland
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	80 km/h on gravel roads
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	90 km/h on paved roads
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80 km/h on paved roads
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

armenia:

40-60 km/h

iceland:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

armenia:

20 km/h

iceland:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

armenia:

90 km/h

iceland:

80 km/h on gravel roads

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

armenia:

90 km/h

iceland:

90 km/h on paved roads

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

armenia:

70 km/h

iceland:

80 km/h on paved roads

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

armenia:

110 km/h

iceland:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

armenia:

90 km/h

iceland:

80 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

armenia:

Common

iceland:

Yes

Signals

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	Armenia	Iceland
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Armenia	N/A
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Signal when entering and exiting
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Horn Usage: Penalties	Fines may apply for misuse	N/A
Hand Signals: Common Usage	Rare, as vehicle indicators are expected	N/A
Traffic Signs: Language	Armenian; symbols are standard	Icelandic; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with red border	Triangular with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

armenia:

Not used in Armenia

iceland:

N/A

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

armenia:

Signal when exiting

iceland:

Signal when entering and exiting

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

armenia:

Unnecessary use discouraged

iceland:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Horn Usage: Penalties

armenia:

Fines may apply for misuse

iceland:

N/A

Hand Signals: Common Usage

armenia:

Rare, as vehicle indicators are expected

iceland:

N/A

Traffic Signs: Language

armenia:

Armenian; symbols are standard

iceland:

Icelandic; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

armenia:

Triangular-shaped with red border

iceland:

Triangular with red borders

Turns

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	Armenia		Iceland
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

armenia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

iceland:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

armenia:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

iceland:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Armenia		Iceland
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield or license plate		Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory		Not mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

armenia:

Displayed on windshield or license plate

iceland:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

armenia:

Mandatory

iceland:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Armenia		Iceland
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over and stop if necessary		Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

armenia:

Pull over and stop if necessary

iceland:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Armenia	Iceland
Limits: General Drivers	0.04%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00% - zero tolerance
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial penalties can apply
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fine

Limits: General Drivers

armenia:

0.04%

iceland:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

armenia:

0.00%

iceland:

0.00% - zero tolerance

Enforcement: Fines

armenia:

Varies; can be substantial

iceland:

Substantial penalties can apply

Test Refusal

armenia:

Can result in license suspension

iceland:

Can result in license suspension and fine

Roundabouts

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	Armenia		Iceland
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning immediately upon entry		Signal when entering and exiting
Signaling: Exiting	Signal right when preparing to exit		Signal when preparing to exit

Signaling: Entering

armenia:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

iceland:

Signal when entering and exiting

Signaling: Exiting

armenia:

Signal right when preparing to exit

iceland:

Signal when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Armenia	Iceland
Contact: General Emergency	911	112
Contact: Traffic Police	104	National Police number 112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Contact local towing services or insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

armenia:

911

iceland:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

armenia:

104

iceland:

National Police number 112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

armenia:

Check with your insurance provider

iceland:

Contact local towing services or insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

armenia:

Mandatory

iceland:

Not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Armenia	Iceland
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines and points on license	Varies; fines can be substantial depending on the offense
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Varies; fines apply	Mandatory; fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines applied	Fines if found using without hands-free
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines applied, points on license	Fines and points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Possible; fines often need to be paid promptly
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically must be paid within specific time frame

Common Fines: Speeding

armenia:

Varies; fines and points on license

iceland:

Varies; fines can be substantial depending on the offense

Common Fines: Seat Belts

armenia:

Varies; fines apply

iceland:

Mandatory; fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

armenia:

Fines applied

iceland:

Fines if found using without hands-free

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

armenia:

Fines applied, points on license

iceland:

Fines and points on license

Payment: On The Spot

armenia:

Common

iceland:

Possible; fines often need to be paid promptly

Payment: Deadline

armenia:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

iceland:

Varies; typically must be paid within specific time frame