Driving in Azerbaijan vs. Bhutan: Key Differences Explained

When exploring the roads of Azerbaijan and Bhutan, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that shape their experience behind the wheel. From differing sides of the road to unique speed limits and traffic protocols, understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a secure journey. Discover the essential contrasts to enhance your driving safety abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in azerbaijan is 49

0.647 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for azerbaijan is 0.647 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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	Azerbaijan	Bhutan
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the center on undivided roads.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Yes
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Often designated for buses and public transport.	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Driving Side

azerbaijan:

Right

bhutan:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

azerbaijan:

Marks the center on undivided roads.

bhutan:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

azerbaijan:

Yes

bhutan:

Overtaking: On Right

azerbaijan:

In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left.

bhutan:

Yes

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

azerbaijan:

Use rightmost lane.

bhutan:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

bhutan:

Bus Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.

bhutan:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

bhutan:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

bhutan:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

bhutan:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

N/A

bhutan:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

bhutan:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

bhutan:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

bhutan:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

bhutan:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Azerbaijan	Bhutan
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	30-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	20-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	40-60 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	40-60 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	40-60 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	Up to 80 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	110 km/h	Up to 80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	110 km/h	Up to 60 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	No
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common practice; fines can also be mailed.	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

azerbaijan:

40-60 km/h

bhutan:

30-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

bhutan:

20-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

bhutan:

40-60 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

bhutan:

40-60 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

bhutan:

40-60 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

bhutan:

Up to 80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

bhutan:

Up to 80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

bhutan:

Up to 60 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

bhutan:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits

bhutan:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

azerbaijan:

Yes

bhutan:

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

bhutan:

Yes

Signals

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	Azerbaijan	Bhutan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Azerbaijan	Not used in Bhutan
Traffic Signs: Language	Azerbaijani; symbols are standard	English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

azerbaijan:

Not used in Azerbaijan

bhutan:

Not used in Bhutan

Traffic Signs: Language

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

bhutan:

English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

azerbaijan:

Triangle-shaped with red border

bhutan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Azerbaijan		Bhutan
Right Turn On Red	Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Restricted; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

azerbaijan:

Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

bhutan:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

azerbaijan:

Varies by locality; check for signs

bhutan:

Restricted; check for signs

Documentation

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	Azerbaijan	Bhutan
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual technical inspection required	Annual vehicle inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Provided upon successful inspection	Displayed on license plate or windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended, not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended, not mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

bhutan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

bhutan:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Azerbaijan		Bhutan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use compared to some countries		Frequent use in rural areas, reduced in urban settings
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

azerbaijan:

Moderate use compared to some countries

bhutan:

Frequent use in rural areas, reduced in urban settings

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

azerbaijan:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

bhutan:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Azerbaijan	Bhutan
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Occasional; fines and penalties apply	Common, especially during events
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Substantial and imprisonment possible

Limits: General Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.03%

bhutan:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%

bhutan:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

bhutan:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

bhutan:

Common, especially during events

Enforcement: Fines

azerbaijan:

Can be substantial

bhutan:

Substantial and imprisonment possible

Emergency Services

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	Azerbaijan	Bhutan
Contact: General Emergency	112	113
Contact: Traffic Police	102	113
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Call your insurance provider or local service	Check with local providers or vehicle insurance
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended, not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended, not mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

azerbaijan:

112

bhutan:

113

Contact: Traffic Police

azerbaijan:

102

bhutan:

113

Contact: Roadside Assistance

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

bhutan:

Check with local providers or vehicle insurance

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Azerbaijan	Bhutan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed	Varies; often involves fines and points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Significant fines	Fines enforced
Common Fines: Phone Use	Significant fines, possible license points	Fines enforced
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, points on license	Fines and points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically immediate payment required

Common Fines: Speeding

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

bhutan:

Varies; often involves fines and points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

azerbaijan:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

bhutan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

bhutan:

Fines enforced

Common Fines: Phone Use

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

bhutan:

Fines enforced

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

bhutan:

Fines and points on license

Payment: On The Spot

azerbaijan:

Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail

bhutan:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

azerbaijan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

bhutan:

Varies; typically immediate payment required