Azerbaijan vs Bolivia: Driving Differences You Should Know

When venturing abroad, understanding the nuances of road conduct is essential for a safe journey. This comparison between Azerbaijan and Bolivia reveals intriguing contrasts, such as varying lane markings and speed limits. While Azerbaijan emphasizes bus lanes and electronic speed indicators, Bolivia offers distinct regulations and a unique approach to road etiquette, highlighting the diverse tapestry of global driving norms.

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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	Bolivia
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the center on undivided roads.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Right	In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
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	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
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

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

azerbaijan:

Marks the center on undivided roads.

bolivia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

azerbaijan:

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

bolivia:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

bolivia:

Bus Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.

bolivia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

bolivia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

bolivia:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

bolivia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

N/A

bolivia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

bolivia:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

bolivia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

bolivia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

bolivia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Azerbaijan	Bolivia
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	40 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	90-100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	110 km/h	90-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	110 km/h	80-90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	No, not commonly used
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common practice; fines can also be mailed.	Yes, fines can be issued immediately

Urban Areas: Standard

azerbaijan:

40-60 km/h

bolivia:

40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

bolivia:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

bolivia:

80-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

bolivia:

80-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

bolivia:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

bolivia:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

bolivia:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

bolivia:

80-90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

bolivia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits

bolivia:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

azerbaijan:

Yes

bolivia:

No, not commonly used

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

bolivia:

Yes, fines can be issued immediately

Signals

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	Azerbaijan	Bolivia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Azerbaijan	Not used in Bolivia
Horn Usage: Allowed	Only in cases to avoid accidents	Only to avoid accidents
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary usage discouraged especially in urban areas
Traffic Signs: Language	Azerbaijani; symbols are standard	Spanish
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangular-shaped with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

azerbaijan:

Not used in Azerbaijan

bolivia:

Not used in Bolivia

Horn Usage: Allowed

azerbaijan:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

bolivia:

Only to avoid accidents

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

azerbaijan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

bolivia:

Unnecessary usage discouraged especially in urban areas

Traffic Signs: Language

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

bolivia:

Spanish

Traffic Signs: Warning

azerbaijan:

Triangle-shaped with red border

bolivia:

Triangular-shaped with red borders

Turns

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	Azerbaijan		Bolivia
Right Turn On Red	Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Not allowed in major urban centers; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

azerbaijan:

Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

bolivia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

azerbaijan:

Varies by locality; check for signs

bolivia:

Not allowed in major urban centers; check for signs

Documentation

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	Azerbaijan	Bolivia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with an International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual technical inspection required	Annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Provided upon successful inspection	Displayed on the windshield

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

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

bolivia:

Accepted with an International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

bolivia:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

bolivia:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

bolivia:

Displayed on the windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Azerbaijan		Bolivia
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use compared to some countries		Frequent use compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

azerbaijan:

Moderate use compared to some countries

bolivia:

Frequent use compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

azerbaijan:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

bolivia:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Azerbaijan	Bolivia
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.02%; zero tolerance in some areas
Enforcement: Random Checks	Occasional; fines and penalties apply	Common; checkpoints often used
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Varies, can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.03%

bolivia:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

bolivia:

0.02%; zero tolerance in some areas

Enforcement: Random Checks

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

bolivia:

Common; checkpoints often used

Enforcement: Fines

azerbaijan:

Can be substantial

bolivia:

Varies, can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Azerbaijan	Bolivia
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	102	110
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Call your insurance provider or local service	Check with your insurance provider; some offer this service

Contact: General Emergency

azerbaijan:

112

bolivia:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

azerbaijan:

102

bolivia:

110

Contact: Roadside Assistance

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

bolivia:

Check with your insurance provider; some offer this service

Penalties And Fines

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	Azerbaijan	Bolivia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed	Varies; may result in points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Significant fines	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Significant fines, possible license points	Fines may apply, varies by location
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, points on license	Fines apply and points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail	Fines can be issued immediately and must be paid
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically required to be paid promptly

Common Fines: Speeding

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

bolivia:

Varies; may result in points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

bolivia:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

bolivia:

Fines may apply, varies by location

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

bolivia:

Fines apply and points on license

Payment: On The Spot

azerbaijan:

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

bolivia:

Fines can be issued immediately and must be paid

Payment: Deadline

azerbaijan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

bolivia:

Varies; typically required to be paid promptly